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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.

ScottishPower Renewables is at the forefront of the development of the renewables industry through pioneering ideas, forward thinking and outstanding innovation. A leader in the renewables energy industry, we have ambitious plans for growth. You can expect to see expansion of our existing onshore and offshore wind portfolio, investment in new large-scale solar deployment, pioneering floating wind technologies and innovative grid storage systems including batteries. This will be key to enabling the UK’s green energy transition, and we want you to be a part of it.

You’ll find more information about ScottishPower, including details of our current projects, on our website (opens in a new window).

What you’ll be doing

We’re looking for HV Electrical Fitters to work in our substations and wider HV Network working on Plant that covers voltages from 132Kv AC to 110v DC. You could be helping to connect new innovative Plant to our Network, installing monitoring and performance enhancing equipment to our existing fleet or responding to fault repairs quickly to restore constrained generation in an agile working environment. You will also be involved in delivering critical preventative maintenance to increase efficiency and minimise generation losses.  Either way, you’ll be playing a key role in the fight against climate change.

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 an experienced and qualified HV Electrical Fitter working as part of a highly trained and focussed team.

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 with our SP Renewables Operations & Maintenance team being, mentored by our experienced people.

Most of our windfarms aren’t accessible by public transport, so you must have a driving licence to get to and around the site and be willing to travel to remote locations for on the job training across the UK.

What’s in it for you

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

• Starting salary of £24,310
• 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.

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.

As part of your role, you may be working on our turbines, which can reach heights of up to 90 meters, so it is essential that you are comfortable operating at such heights. Additionally, please note that most of our windfarms are not easily accessible by public transport therefore, having a driving license and use of a vehicle is a requirement in order to travel to for your training and to operational sites. Furthermore, it is important that you are open to traveling, both for offsite academic training and onsite training, to ensure your continuous development throughout the programme. It is preferrable that you live within 1 hours drive of our hub sites.

 

 

 

Closing date: 21^st February 2025*

*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.

ScottishPower Renewables 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 prior to commencing in August 2025. Any applicant who is not a citizen of the UK will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in the UK. Review our FAQs for more information. 

At ScottishPower Renewables 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.