Hi,


I've been an engineer in the food manufacturing industry a number of years (with stints in cabling and variable speed drives).


I took the plunge a number of years ago and achieved a 2.1 BEng Hons with the OU (also EngTech MIET). This was to future-proof myself and hopefully step up my career.


As I only live few miles away from Sizewell I thought that with the new-build and current operations of "B" going into nuclear would be a good move.


Unfortunately I'm stumbling at every step.


1. Ask advice from EDF - "Keep looking at our careers page"


2. When looking at roles, they are either for graduates, or people currently in the industry with 5+ years of experience.


3. Recently asked at a consultation meeting for the potential new-build at Sizewell about opportunities - no real answers about how to enter the industry.




So, it seems that a move at my time in life is a difficult, if not impossible prospect. When I have years of experience behind me and so much more to offer in the future I feel defeated at every step.


Any ideas on how I might move forward?



Ian.