About this role
Sizewell C’s business is to design, finance, construct, commission, operate, maintain, and eventually decommission the nuclear power plant and related infrastructure at Sizewell C in Suffolk. Overall, whilst the Company is in the construction phase, the Boards’ principal focus is on the development and construction of Sizewell C on time, on budget and to the highest quality and safety standards. The Company is maturing to meet all these requirements.
Sizewell C is economically regulated by OFGEM under the Regulated Asset Base (RAB) model similar to other UK electricity distribution networks and Thames Tideway.
Sizewell C construction strategy is to replicate the design of Hinkley Point C, using the majority of the same supply chain, but innovating in the way it is delivered to achieve savings in time and cost of around 20%. The CCO will need to be guided by and incorporate lessons learned from the Hinkley Point C commercial delivery to achieve Sizewell C’s ambition.
Following Financial Completion and Revenue Commencement, Sizewell C is fully funded and is owned by; The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero representing HM Government, La Caisse, Centrica, EDF and Amber Infrastructure.
Sizewell C is entering an exciting phase of growth as we mature into an independent organisation and continue building one of the UK’s largest and most important energy projects. We are now recruiting the below position:
Position: Operations Instructor
Location: This is a permanent Suffolk-based role, requiring an initial three-year development programme at Hinkley Point C in Somerset. This role is site-based.
Contract Type: Permanent, full-time, site based. Some flexibility may be offered where necessary. Salary: £56,506 - £86,985 depending on experience
Important information: Applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to undertake the role without requiring visa sponsorship.
Benefits include:
Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays. Bonus: 5% annual bonus.Pension Contributions: Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution 15% employer contribution. Life Assurance: up to 8 x salary Closing Date: 4th September 2026
Impact
At Sizewell C, we are building one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure and clean energy projects. As we develop the future operating organisation, the capability, competence and standards of our people will be fundamental to the safe and reliable operation of the power station.
As an Operations Instructor, you will play an important role in shaping that future workforce. You will help develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by Operations personnel, while contributing to a strong culture of nuclear professionalism, human performance, operational discipline and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to make a tangible contribution to the readiness and long-term success of a new nuclear power station.
A key part of the role is a three-year development and familiarisation programme at Hinkley Point C in Somerset. Working alongside experienced colleagues across HPC, EDF, the Nuclear Skills Alliance and the wider EPR community, you will build your technical and operational expertise in EPR technology, reactor operations and instructional practice. The three-year period at HPC is a fundamental part of the role and will prepare you to transition to Sizewell C in Suffolk, where you will help establish and develop the training capability for the future station.
This is a rare opportunity to learn from the UK's first EPR project and apply that experience to the development of the next. If you are passionate about learning, developing others and working in a high-performing, safety-critical environment, this role offers the chance to have a lasting impact on the people, capability and operational culture that will underpin Sizewell C for years to come.
Principal Accountabilities, Activities and Decisions
The Operations Instructor is responsible for developing and maintaining the knowledge, skills and professional standards required for the future Sizewell C operating organisation.
The role holder will:
Complete initial training and development in EPR technology, reactor operations, operational standards and instructional techniques to establish and maintain technical credibility as a member of the future Sizewell C operations organisation.Develop, maintain and continuously improve training programmes, learning materials and assessment arrangements using a Systematic Approach to Training (SAT).Deliver high-quality classroom, simulator and workplace-based training that supports the development and authorisation of Operations personnel.Contribute to the establishment of the Sizewell C Operations training framework, ensuring alignment with regulatory, company and industry requirements.Support the development and implementation of training processes, standards and governance arrangements required for the future operational phase of the station.Evaluate operating experience, plant events, organisational learning and industry best practice to identify opportunities for training improvements and performance enhancement.Support the specification, validation and effective use of control room simulators and other training tools required to develop operational competence.Conduct trainee assessments and provide objective feedback to support individual development and authorisation decisions.Foster high standards of nuclear professionalism, human performance and operational discipline, reinforcing the behaviours and standards expected of the future operating organisation.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues across SZC, HPC, EDF, the Nuclear Skills Alliance and the wider EPR community to support the development of oper