Starting Salary
Competitive starting salary and generous
benefits package, which includes: -
• Minimum salary of £24,000, depending
on level of qualification
• Up to 5% bonus
• 25 days annual holiday
• Paid subscription fees for a relevant
professional institution where
appropriate
• Final salary, contributory pension
scheme
• Relocation assistance as appropriate
How to Apply
To find out more, hear from recent
graduates and apply online at
Application Deadline
see website
British Energy Group PLC:
British Energy is a FTSE 100 company, the
UK's largest producer of electricity and the
lowest carbon emitter of the major UK
electricity generators. With a dedicated
workforce of around 6,000 skilled
professionals, we produce around one-sixth
of the nation's electricity.
We own and run eight nuclear power stations
in the UK, seven advanced gas-cooled
reactors (AGR's) and one pressurised water
reactor (PWR), which combined have a
generating capacity of approximately 9,600
megawatts. In addition we own Eggborough,
a coal-fired power station that can generate
almost 2,000 megawatts.
Our electricity is sold in a variety of ways,
including through the Company's direct
supply business, British Energy Direct. This
direct supply business deals with industrial
and commercial clients throughout the UK.
We also sell to the wholesale power market
and act as a supplier to a range of energy
supply companies.
British Energy have introduced an extensive
programme of investment in manpower,
skills, plant and process. As the energy
debate evolves, we believe we have a
powerful contribution to make to the future
energy needs of the UK
What we look for
Qualification & Personal requirements
To be considered for entry into our Graduate
Training Scheme, all applicants are required
to have obtained or expect to obtain at least a
2:2 degree or 3rd degree with a postgraduate
qualification. Industrial placement experience
would be beneficial but not essential.
You'll have strong communication and
interpersonal skills, be self-motivated, and
open to change, be a team player and an
individual who displays drive and commitment
to the achievement of business goals.
What we look for
British Energy encourages continued
professional development and your progress
won't end with our graduate scheme. Once
you've shown us that you have what it takes
to help take our business forward, you will
take up a permanent position and continue to
expand your knowledge.
We operate to the highest safety standards
and within the strictest environmental
legislation.
As a graduate, you'll be offered an excellent
starting salary, which will be reviewed and
increased accordingly as you progress
through the scheme. Additionally you can
look forward to a generous range of benefits.
An ethical choice
British Energy is the largest generator of
carbon-free electricity in the UK.As such, we
are at the forefront in the fight to reduce the
effects of fossil fuel burning in the UK.
Personalised training programmes
Giving you a foundation upon which to build
your future is at the heart of our approach.An
individually tailored training programme will
be developed for you, which combined with
an ongoing appraisal programme ensures you
get the most from your time, as well as
encouraging personal development.Your plan
will be a mixture of on-job experience
supplemented by a wide range of technical
and non-technical training.
Support
Throughout your two year programme you
will have the personal support of a buddy,
Development Officer, mentor, attachment
supervisors, HRAdvisors and central training.
Professional Accreditation
The majority of the disciplines covered in BE
have a training programme accredited by the
appropriate professional institution.
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