Heysham 2 apprentice scoops national award

A Heysham nuclear power stations apprentice has won a UK-wide award for her outstanding work.

Amy Peacock, a graduating apprentice from Heysham 2, scooped an Apprentice of the Year award at power station operators EDF’s annual apprentice celebration held at Aerospace Bristol.

Amy, from Heysham, was named Maintenance, Operations and Engineering Technician (MOET) Apprentice of the Year, ahead of apprentices from stations across the UK.

The award recognises the individual who has demonstrated outstanding performance, commitment and personal development throughout the duration of their apprenticeship.

Amy's achievement marks the third consecutive year that a Heysham 2 apprentice has received this top individual award, highlighting the station's continued success in developing the next generation of nuclear professionals.

During her apprenticeship, Amy impressed colleagues with her dedication, technical ability and positive approach to learning, demonstrating the values and behaviours that underpin EDF's commitment to developing highly skilled engineers for the future.

Amy Peacock

Building on her success as an apprentice, Amy has now secured a permanent Control and Instrumentation (C&I) Technician role at Heysham 2, which she started in the summer.

"I feel incredibly honoured to have received this award," said Amy.

"The achievement means so much to me, as it reflects the hard work, dedication, determination and passion I have put into my apprenticeship.

"To have this effort recognised in such a special way is something I am extremely proud of and I'm looking forward to applying the skills and experience I've gained as I begin the next stage of my career at Heysham 2.”

Joe Struthers, Station Director at Heysham 2 Power Station, said: "Amy's achievement is a fantastic reflection of the talent, commitment and professionalism she has shown throughout her apprenticeship.

"To see a Heysham 2 apprentice recognised with this award for the third-year running is an incredible accomplishment and highlights both the quality of our apprentices and the support provided by our teams across the station.

"Apprentices are vital to the future of our industry and our station. Amy should be immensely proud of what she has achieved, and I know she has a bright future ahead of her as she continues her career at Heysham 2."

This year’s apprentice graduation ceremony was EDF’s largest yet, bringing together 38 apprentices from across the business.