A highly sought after Foundation degree apprenticeship programme is once again open for people across the North East, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire.
Northern Powergrid are looking for their next cohort of Power Engineer apprentices to join their foundation degree apprenticeship programme, developing the engineers of the future.
The region’s largest electricity distribution network operator is looking to the future, embracing new technology and sustainable resources, developing environmental projects and reducing their carbon footprint
They are investing in their network, in their customers and in their people as they work to deliver a greener energy system for the regions and communities they serve.
So now is the perfect time to join if you are looking for a role where you can grow, be challenged, and succeed.
Northern Powergrid is offering a tailored fully funded programme to become a fully qualified Electrical Power Network Engineer, including a two-year Foundation Degree in Electrical Power Engineering.
Steve McDonald, Interim Director of Field Operations, said “There is no better time to be joining Northern Powergrid, we are committed to developing our people and making sure they’ve got the tools to deliver great service to our customers.
“Our Power Engineer apprenticeship is a great way to earn money alongside gaining invaluable experience and knowledge in an incredibly rewarding career.
“You’ll work with our industrial and engineering colleagues and will get involved with the design aspects of power engineering through rotations during the programme.
“I am looking forward to welcoming the next generation of engineers later this year.”
To qualify you will have GCSEs (Grade 5 or above) or equivalent (Grade C or above) in Mathematics and English Language, and one of the following:
- Two A-Levels or 2 AS/A2: Grades A*- C (one must be in either Mathematics, Physics or Engineering)
- BTEC National Certificate Level 3 in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Merit or above)+
- Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Merit or above)+
- ONC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Merit or above)+
+It is essential the Mathematics modules are at Merit or Distinction.
The closing date for applications is 2 March 2025, with an expected start date of 15 September 2025.
Visit northernpowergrid.com/careers to find out more about this and other career opportunities.
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