Saturday 26 November is a date for your diary – it could be the day that starts your new career in the nuclear energy industry

Date:             Saturday, 26 November
Time:            10am and 12 noon
Venue:         Hunterston B power station

EDF Energy runs a very successful advanced nuclear apprenticeship scheme, and is holding an information day to tell prospective recruits more about it.

From studying on the south coast for the first two years to what qualifications are needed and how to apply, the information day will prove invaluable to anyone considering a career in engineering.

Station director Colin Weir says: “We are all very proud of what we do here at Hunterston B, both locally in offering jobs and nationally by producing a large percentage of the nation's low carbon electricity demands. This day will give us a chance to share our enthusiasm with those wishing to apply to join the apprenticeship scheme in 2012.

“In the current climate, an apprenticeship offers a real alternative to going to university.  Our scheme is very highly regarded and the sky really is the limit for our apprentices.  Several members of EDF Energy’s executive team started with the company in this way, so the message is this course could be the start of a truly amazing engineering career.

“While anyone who meets the criteria can apply, we are very keen to encourage females to consider a career in engineering at EDF Energy. Several female members of staff will be on hand to share their experiences of working in the nuclear industry.”

If you would like to come along to the information day, please call Nikki Macfarlane on 01294 826157.  Please note, this is an information session and there will not be a tour of the station.