First of all, you’ll complete an online application form. You’ll need to register for the specific area you’re interested in. There are also a few competency-based questions which should take about an hour.

Secondly, we’ll set you a numerical/verbal test. The verbal test is for Quantitative Risk only – the numerical is for all schemes. You’ll need to set aside around 20 minutes for each test.

After this, you will be called for a telephone interview, which should last about an hour. Again, it’s competency-based, so make sure you have solid examples to substantiate all you’ve said on your application form.

Finally, you’ll be invited to attend an Assessment Centre. Be warned, it’s first come first served so make sure you get your place as soon as you can. For non-engineering candidates, the assessment centres are held for one day at a variety of our offices (depending on the scheme). You’ll be asked to prepare a short presentation for a panel of assessors (details of which will be given to you at the time of inviting you to the assessment centre), complete a competency-based interview, looking at both your technical knowledge and your soft skills. You will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of RWE npower and its operating environment. Finally, the day will include a group exercise, which concentrates primarily on your soft skills and how you interact in a team environment. It is important that you speak up and play an active role in the group, to gain a good mark in this exercise.

For engineering candidates we hold a two day event. It’s the same format (with an addition technical element to the interview) as above, but will also include a trip to one of our power stations.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, security clearance, identity check, criminal record check, credit check, proof of qualifications and immigration clearance where appropriate. 

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