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Suffolk born and bred apprentices rise through the ranks at power station

Gavin Rousseau has been appointed as Sizewell B Maintenance Manager taking over from Danny Bailey who retires this year following 44 years with the nuclear industry. Starting with Sizewell B straight from Alde Valley Academy, formerly Leiston High School, when he was 16, Gavin says the station has always been part of his life. “Joining […]

Sizewell B apprentice scoops top award

The latest cohort of apprentices to qualify and move into full time jobs at Sizewell B have marked the occasion in a special ceremony with the Station director. There was a surprise for one of them, Brer Cornish, who scooped two awards at the socially distanced graduation ceremony this month. Brer said: “Our station director […]

Sizewell C environment and education plans take shape at East Suffolk Conference

Plan outlined for biodiversity net gain in East Suffolk as independent research confirms that CO2 emissions from the electricity generated by Britain’s newest nuclear power stations will be even lower than wind and solar power. All three technologies will be essential in helping Britain achieve net zero carbon emissions. Agreements signed with University of Suffolk […]

Sizewell C apprentices start their training

Two Suffolk students have been awarded apprenticeships for Sizewell C. The Engineering students: Reece Bugg – West Suffolk College and Reece McKenna – East Coast College, were successfully recruited following assessment sessions held by Doosan Babcock who were looking for new recruits in welding, project controls and engineering for the new nuclear sector. The students […]

Sizewell C and West Suffolk College partner to deliver new skills

Sizewell C and its consortium have signed an agreement with the Eastern College Group to deliver training for the future workforce of the power station. The agreement covers West Suffolk College and Abbeygate Sixth Form College in Bury St Edmunds and One Sixth Form College in Ipswich – and will underline key areas of focus […]

Developing an ‘Olympic mindset’

With Tokyo 2020 well underway, we invited former Olympian Goldie Sayers to host a workshop with our partners Inspire Suffolk last week in Ipswich. Goldie grew up in Suffolk and shared her experiences with the young people and the ups and downs of her Olympic journey. She ran a number of exercises to help build […]

Recruitment drive for Sizewell C apprentices

Image: Former East Coast College student, Cody Lucas. Cody was studying a Level 3 qualification in welding at the East Coast College Lowestoft campus, when he secured an apprenticeship with Doosan Babcock which will see him start at Hinkley Point C before returning to Suffolk to work at Sizewell C. Members of the Sizewell C Civils […]

New recruits and new office space for Sizewell C

Saxmundham resident Beth Hillis has joined the Sizewell C team in Leiston on an Industrial Placement as a Trainee PA in the Financing and Economic Regulation team. Beth has been joined by eight interns this Summer, all from local universities who are each working with different areas of the Sizewell C project and gaining invaluable […]

Suffolk students prepare for next steps after school

A hundred students from Alde Valley Academy in Leiston are being given a helping hand into work or college thanks to Sizewell B and recruitment firm Rullion. The Year 10 students are preparing for their next steps after school so called on the help of local employer Sizewell B. Many former students work at the […]

New Director for Sizewell C to drive local recruitment

Suffolk based Sarah Hancock has been appointed as HR Director for Sizewell C, the new nuclear power station currently being considered by the Planning Inspectorate. If Sizewell C is built it will need 7,900 workers at peak construction and 900 skilled people to operate the station during its 60-year life span. Sarah said: “I am delighted […]