Role:         EON Utility Solutions Apprentice – Power Engineering Cable Jointing and Street Lighting Installation, Service and Maintenance.

Location:  Units 4 and 5, The Reservation, The Compound, East Road, Sleaford, NG34 7BY

Salary:      £15,348

I want to have a bright future

At E.ON, we’re at the forefront of energy innovation, delivering sustainable solutions across various industries. With significant investment in advanced technologies, we are committed to futureproofing our business while developing the next generation of engineering talent. Joining us as an EON Utility Services Apprentice, you’ll be part of a dynamic team contributing to our drive for efficiency and sustainability.

This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while earning qualifications over a four-year period.

• Level 2 Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering – Distribution & Transmission
• Level 3 Power Distribution Engineering Cable Jointing
• Level 2 Technical Training and NVQ Highways Maintenance Operative.
• Level 3 Technical Training & NVQ Highways Electrician

You’ll spend most of your time out and about from your local depot, learning about all technical aspects of Utility Solutions. You will also attend block release training programs to gain your formal qualifications including courses to provide trade skills such as plant operation and live electrical connections to the underground power distribution network. Learning from experienced professionals and mentors you’ll develop a comprehensive understanding of the power engineering industry as a whole and valuable experience with a major energy solutions company.

This role is hands-on, so you'll need to be ready to work in site-based environments including public highway and construction sites.

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs grades A-C / 9-4 (or equivalent) including Maths, English and Science.
• A real interest in engineering shown by your relevant work placements, studies, hobbies or projects.
• A passion for safety and PPE requirements.
• Applicants must have completed the minimum school-leaving requirements and be 18 or older, due to the safety-critical nature of the role.
• Team-oriented with the confidence to work independently when required.

• Our market-leading benefits package includes 26 days holiday + bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus and the chance to choose from 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings. In fact, our benefits package recently won the Personnel Today Reward, Recognition and Benefits Award 2022! As the only energy company to feature in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers (our current ranking is 8th) we’ve proven that we’re committed to equal opportunities and actively promote a diverse and inclusive working environment, and fairness for everyone.
• As a Disability Confident Employer we interview every disabled applicant who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
• We’ve exciting opportunities for everyone to develop their talent at E.ON. Our open access, inclusive talent networks provide networking, learning and development for all, building your skills, qualifications, and capabilities throughout your career.