Apprentice Overhead Line Worker

Stockport, England, United Kingdom

12/19/2024

We’re champions of the North West and we’re proud that it’s our electricity network that connects communities and helps keep the electricity flowing every minute of every day, from when you wake up to when you fall asleep and all the hours in between.

A key part of the UK’s journey to net zero carbon is the revolution of our electricity industry to enable clean, green economic growth. As the North West’s electricity network operator, it’s our responsibility to lead the way, help the region decarbonise and pave the way for the growth of renewable energy and a sustainable energy future for all.

We’re proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference.

Together we have the energy to transform our communities. We are switched on. We are adaptable. We take pride.

Do you have a passion for the great outdoors, no matter the weather? Do you like rolling your sleeves up and taking on a challenge? If you do, our Overhead Linesperson Apprenticeship could be for you.

You will learn to work on our 14,000 kilometres of overhead lines safely at height. We will provide you with the knowledge, skills, training and tools to enable you to build, maintain and repair our overhead electricity lines on wooden poles or steel towers. This role is critical to ensuring our customers in more rural areas have electricity supply to power their homes, phones, laptops and TV’s.

What’s in it for you?

Learn while you earn on our fully funded three-year Apprenticeship Programme. It’s a great opportunity to gain hands on experience, develop your skills and knowledge and power a great career with us.

As part of the programme you will;

• Study for City & Guilds level 2 qualification
• Study for a Level 3 industry recognised Power Network Apprenticeship;
• Have a work-based mentor to support your development;
• Start on a salary of £13,300 per year and receive annual increases
• Holidays start at 23 days per year, rising to 26 days by the end of the programme plus 8 bank holidays per year;
• Have access to our colleague reward platform offering discounts on high street, retailers, leisure, travel and so much more;
• Gain membership to our pension scheme offering an employer contribution of up to 14%;
  
  

About You

You will need the following skills and qualifications to start your career journey with us;

• GCSE or equivalent Maths and English Language level 4 - 9 or A* - C;
• Enjoy working outdoors in all weathers;
• Working as part of a team;
• An interest in driving forward your career;
  
  

We welcome applications from all candidates who meet the minimum criteria. We look forward to hearing from you!

We are a Disability Confident Employer, however it is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practical or appropriate to interview applicants that have opted into the Disability Confident Scheme and meet the minimum criteria for the job. For example: in certain recruitment situations; high number of applications, seasonal and high-peak times etc we may limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to candidates with and without a disability.

Should you require any additional support with your application, or any adjustments please contact our Recruitment team at careers@enwl.co.uk or on 0845 366 0092 (option 2)

Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by Electricity North West. Due to the of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, a Medical Appointment, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a Drug & Alcohol test.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable.