WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR OUR 2025 PROGRAMME. HOWEVER, WE’LL BE BACK SOON WITH MORE OPPORTUNTIES IN THE FUTURE. YOU CAN REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE TO RECEIVE UPDATES ABOUT FUTURE RECRUITMENT.

Our energy landscape is going through a time of profound change. A challenge touching every part of our society, we need to eradicate carbon emissions to halt the effects of climate change. We need to change how we live our lives and replace the use of fossil fuels for transport and heat.

Electricity will be at the heart of the solution, through electric vehicles and heat pumps. And with more renewables generation and other technologies connected to the electricity grid than ever before, it’s our role to make sure we create a more efficient, cleaner, greener network to accommodate this increase in demand.

Within SP Energy Networks, we are focusing on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. With distribution networks designed for predictable, stable demand, it’s vital we upgrade our network to create the flexibility required to cope with the extensive changes to electricity demand, generation, and consumer behaviour. Through technology and innovation, we will enable a consumer-led revolution in the use and operation of our system. It will undergo the biggest changes to its design and operation for over half a century; and you can be part of it.

We know people are central to building a better future, quicker, and we need talented, hardworking and flexible people to join us.

Our Business

SP Energy Networks are part of ScottishPower and we’re all part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and world leader in wind energy. Our focus is on wind energy, smart grids and driving the change to a cleaner, electric future. We’re proud to say we produce 100% green electricity and are well on our way to our ultimate journey to Net Zero.

We're investing over £1.4 billion in the UK - every year - for the next 5 years. Working on cutting edge innovation projects, we’re creating a smarter, cleaner and more efficient network, as well as building and maintaining windfarms, as we work towards Net Zero.  And, with contributions of £40m to charitable causes during the last 5 years, we’re investing in our communities as well to create a better future, quicker, for everyone.

What do we offer?

Our trainee programme builds on your existing skills from other industries combining technical, academic and on-the-job training. Bringing learning and earning together, not only will you study towards a nationally recognised qualification, you’ll earn a competitive salary, develop new skills and gain invaluable knowledge and experience.

Whether you want to develop your existing skills to enhance your chosen career, or you’d like to re-train and do something different, our programme delivers excellent training opportunities, varied career paths and secure employment.

As an SP Energy Networks Adult Craft Trainee, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Starting salary of £26,550
• A generous pension scheme where we’ll double match your contributions up to 10%.
• A broad range of flexible benefits including share incentive plans, employee discounts, charity matched funding and many, many more.
• On completion of your programme, you’ll continue your career as a Craftsperson with a starting salary of £30,400.

We’d also like you to know that we’re a Gold Award holder of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. So, if you’re currently a member of the Volunteer Reserve Forces, you’ll be supported with additional paid leave for your annual training camp. And if you’re mobilised, you’ll continue to be employed during your deployment.

What will you be doing?

With commitments to achieve Net Zero as early as 2030, it’s crucial that we facilitate significant increases in Electric Vehicle (EV), heat pump and renewable generation connections to support the decarbonisation of heat and transport. To do this, we urgently need Cable Jointers, Electrical Fitters and Overhead Linespersons to join our business. You’ll find more information on our trades, here.

Upon completion of the Adult Craft Trainee Programme, you’ll become a qualified Craftsperson achieving either:

• Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering; or
• Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering Distribution and Transmission

On our two-year programme, you’ll benefit from on-the-job experience, as well as completing the practical aspects in our training centres. You’ll achieve a formal qualification, and you’ll spend invaluable time in the field gaining practical experience and learning from your skilled colleagues to gain the experience needed to progress into a Craftsperson role.

Our start date for this programme will be May 2025. We have opportunities across our operating area in Central and Southern Scotland and North Wales. You’ll find more information on our network and operating area on SP Energy Networks website but, for ease, here’s a summary of our districts:

Key Dates and Commitment

You’ll need to commit to a start date of 6th May 2025 and maintain a continuous attendance at your training courses up until mid-October 2025. There will be further key training dates throughout the programme which would be discussed upon starting the role.

Who are we looking for?

YOU! We want people with talent and ambition, a desire to learn, who embrace innovative ideas and challenge others to think differently. Above all, you must share our passion for excellence to deliver for our customers; and you must be excited to help us generate the change needed to deliver a better future, quicker. Because nothing matters more.

You’ll have experience working within industrial or an engineering environment (or similar) where health and safety is paramount. You’ll also need a driving licence as you’ll need to get to different sites both during and after your training period.

Assessment centres for this programme will take place in December 2024.

WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR OUR 2025 PROGRAMME. HOWEVER, WE’LL BE BACK SOON WITH MORE OPPORTUNTIES IN THE FUTURE. YOU CAN REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE TO RECEIVE UPDATES ABOUT FUTURE RECRUITMENT.