Distribution Craft Working Learner
LocationSwindon, England, United Kingdom
Posted At3/13/2026
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Occupation Type
Other skilled trades not elsewhere classified.
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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Description
Build a Skilled, Hands‑On Career in the Power Industry and Earn whilst you learn
Base Location: Aldershot, Andover, Basingstoke, Hayes (West London), Melksham, New Forest, Oxford, Petersfield, Poole, Portsmouth, Reading, Slough, Swindon, Theale
Salary: circa £17,666. Salary upon finishing the programme is circa £36,686 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | 2-year Working Learner Programme
Start Date: September 2026
Are you looking for a practical, hands‑on career where you can earn a salary, learn a skilled trade and help keep power flowing to homes and communities? Our two‑year Craft Working Learner Programme combines structured training with real experience on the electricity network. You’ll work outdoors, learn from expert craft teams and progress towards becoming a qualified Fitter, Jointer or Linesperson — building a long‑term career in a vital and growing industry.
Choose Your Path
As you progress, you’ll specialise in one of our key craft roles:
Base Location: Aldershot, Andover, Basingstoke, Hayes (West London), Melksham, New Forest, Oxford, Petersfield, Poole, Portsmouth, Reading, Slough, Swindon, Theale
Salary: circa £17,666. Salary upon finishing the programme is circa £36,686 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | 2-year Working Learner Programme
Start Date: September 2026
Are you looking for a practical, hands‑on career where you can earn a salary, learn a skilled trade and help keep power flowing to homes and communities? Our two‑year Craft Working Learner Programme combines structured training with real experience on the electricity network. You’ll work outdoors, learn from expert craft teams and progress towards becoming a qualified Fitter, Jointer or Linesperson — building a long‑term career in a vital and growing industry.
Choose Your Path
As you progress, you’ll specialise in one of our key craft roles:
- Fitter – work on electrical infrastructure across our network, maintaining, installing and upgrading equipment that keeps power on for customers.
- A structured two‑year programme where you earn while you learn, gaining hands‑on experience from your first week.
- Practical outdoor work, supporting our teams to maintain, repair and upgrade the electricity network in local communities.
- Training at our dedicated training centres, followed by on‑the‑job learning and support from experienced craft colleagues.
- Fully funded training leading to an industry‑recognised qualification and the skills to work safely and confidently.
- All tools, PPE and equipment provided, plus travel and accommodation support for block training when required.
- A permanent skilled craft role on completion, with a salary of around £36,686 and clear opportunities to progress your career.
- Someone who enjoys hands‑on, practical work and is comfortable working outdoors in varied conditions.
SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.
Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
What happens now?
Take the first step toward a meaningful career that powers communities and supports the UK’s energy transition. All applications should be made online, and we will be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know next steps.
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact apprenticesandtrainees@sse.com by email or you are very welcome to request a call if you would prefer to discuss on the phone.
Before commencing employment with SSE, you’ll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK by the start of employment. Please note, SSE welcomes applicants from all nationalities to apply for the Apprenticeship/Trainees/Learner roles, however, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship as the salary does not meet the UKVI m
What happens now?
Take the first step toward a meaningful career that powers communities and supports the UK’s energy transition. All applications should be made online, and we will be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know next steps.
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact apprenticesandtrainees@sse.com by email or you are very welcome to request a call if you would prefer to discuss on the phone.
Before commencing employment with SSE, you’ll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK by the start of employment. Please note, SSE welcomes applicants from all nationalities to apply for the Apprenticeship/Trainees/Learner roles, however, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship as the salary does not meet the UKVI m
inimum salary threshold for this role.