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WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR OUR 2024 PROGRAMME. HOWEVER, WE’LL BE BACK SOON WITH MORE OPPORTUNTIES FOR 2025. YOU CAN REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE TO RECEIVE UPDATES ABOUT FUTURE RECRUITMENT.

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Where you’ll be working

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.

You’ll find more information about SP Energy Networks, including details of our current projects, on our website.

What you’ll be doing

We’re looking for Cable Jointers to work on our underground cables and Fitters to work in our substations. You could be helping to connect new customers to our network; installing smart equipment for monitoring or automation or locating faults on the network to restore power to our customers. You may even be conducting critical preventative maintenance to increase efficiency and minimise electricity losses.  Either way, you’ll be playing a key role in the fight against climate change.

You’ll find more information on our trades, including Cable Jointing and Fitting, here

Blending academic and technical skills tuition with work-based learning, this programme will provide training on a variety of assets, from the latest technology to traditional kit, providing you with a varied and interesting career. You’ll have the opportunity to focus on a trade and become a Cable Jointer or a Fitter.

Health and Safety is our number one priority; from day one you’ll be taught the fundamentals enabling you to keep yourself and your colleagues safe. You’ll be introduced to your chosen trade, all within the safety of our first-class training centres. During your training, you’ll develop your technical knowledge and hands-on skills. Within your first year, you’ll be out in your local district being mentored by our experienced Craftspeople.

Once you have completed your training you will be required to carry out emergency standby duties therefore it is essential you live in one of our districts or within close proximity to our disctricts. You can find a list of the disctricts we are recruiting for below.

Central & Southern Scotland	Northwest England & Mid Wales
Ayrshire & Clyde South	Merseyside
Central & Fife	Mid Cheshire
Dumfries & Stranraer	Dee Valley and Mid Wales
Edinburgh & Borders	Wirral
Glasgow & Clyde North
Lanarkshire

What’s in it for you

As a Craft Apprentice, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Starting salary of £20,000
• 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 development as a Craftsperson, with a starting salary of £27,880.

What you’ll bring

If you live in Scotland, you’ll have or expect to achieve, three National 5s in English, Maths and a STEM-related subject (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) or equivalent qualifications.

If you live in England or Wales, you’ll have or expect to achieve, three GCSEs at grades A-C / 4-9 in English, Maths and a STEM related subject (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) or equivalent qualifications. Alternatively, we’ll consider functional skills at level 2 in English and Maths.

 

 

 

Closing date: 10^th March 2024*

*We encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible as we reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.

What happens next

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ link to submit your online application. If you need support with your application or would like to discuss any adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact scottishpowerapprentices@ambertrack.co.uk. If you would prefer a call to discuss adjustments let us know by email and we can arrange a call at a time that suits you.

SP Energy Networks welcomes applications from candidates of all nationalities. To join the Apprentice Programme, you will need to be able to evidence that you hold a valid right to work in the UK for the duration of your apprenticeship programme which will commence in September 2024.

At SP Energy Networks we value diversity and inclusivity. We are committed to creating a workplace that welcomes and respects individuals from all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and unbiased, providing equal opportunities for all candidates. It’s our belief that diverse perspectives lead to innovation and better decision-making, so we foster a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone's voice is heard and valued. Join us as we strive to create a more inclusive and equitable future.