Employers · 6 min read
Hinkley Point C apprenticeships: Somerset's biggest employer
How to apply for Hinkley Point C apprenticeships in Somerset in 2026 - trades, engineering, business, salaries and progression.
By Jack Frampton, Marketer at Queen's College, Taunton · Published 15 July 2026
Hinkley Point C is one of the largest single infrastructure projects in Europe and the biggest single apprentice employer in Somerset. Here's the 2026 map.
Types of apprenticeship
Trades (mechanical, electrical, welding), engineering, project management, business admin, and digital.
How to apply
EDF's careers site plus Find an Apprenticeship (GOV.UK). Applications open in tranches - set alerts.
Salary and progression
Strong on both - one of the highest-paying apprentice tracks in the county.
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Frequently asked questions
- How competitive is a Hinkley Point apprenticeship?
- Very - hundreds of applicants for each cohort.
- Do I need experience?
- No - most tracks accept school leavers with GCSEs.
- Where's the training delivered?
- Primarily through Bridgwater & Taunton College.
- Can I progress into a permanent role?
- Yes - most successful apprentices are offered permanent EDF or supply-chain contracts.
Explore more on this site
- Apprenticeship Hub →Free mentoring, vacancy help and guides for school leavers, parents and employers.
- Marketing Portfolio →Campaign design, sports graphics, editorial work and photography from Queen's College, Taunton.
- Video →Behind the scenes video and short-form apprenticeship content.
- About Jack Frampton →Marketer, apprenticeship advocate and Taunton keynote speaker.
About the author
Marketer at Queen's College, Taunton · Apprenticeship advocate
Jack Frampton is a marketer at Queen's College, Taunton, working across digital marketing, SEO, design, content and photography. He came through the apprenticeship route himself, founded the Taunton Apprenticeship Evening and speaks in schools across Somerset and the South West about apprenticeships as a route into marketing. He offers free mentoring for school leavers, parents and employers.
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