E.ON looking for new apprentices to help light up and connect communities across the country

• E.ON’s Lighting & Grid division is looking to hire apprentices in roles based around the country
• The lighting and grid apprentices will earn while they learn, helping to connect homes and industries to sustainable energy while keeping communities safe and well-lit
• Roles are on offer in Barnsley, Burton upon Trent, Derby, Hinkley, Northampton, Rochdale, Stoke-on-Trent and Wednesbury
• E.ON is the UK’s top apprenticeship employer in the energy and utilities sector in the latest Rate My Apprenticeship rankings

E.ON is now inviting applications for apprenticeship roles within its Lighting & Grid business which installs and maintains efficient street lighting across Britain, keeping our streets well-lit and safe for residents while also connecting homes and industries to sustainable energy sources, supporting cities in their efforts towards decarbonisation.

The engineering apprenticeships offer a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a dynamic team which is focused on delivering flexible and sustainable energy solutions for our customers. 

At the same time, apprentices will earn the following qualifications over a four-year period:

• Level 2 Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering – Distribution & Transmission
• Level 2 & 3 NVQ Certificates Highways Electrician & Service Operative, Installation & Maintenance
• Power Distribution Engineering Cable Jointing qualifications up to HV (high voltage).

The eight roles are based in local depots in Barnsley, Burton upon Trent, Derby, Hinkley, Northampton, Rochdale, Stoke-on-Trent and Wednesbury. But most of the apprentices’ time will be spent out and about in the community – including public highway and construction sites – learning the technical aspects of the role.

Apprentices will attend training programmes to gain their formal qualifications including courses to provide trade skills such as plant operation and live electrical connections to the underground power distribution network. With the help of experienced E.ON professionals and mentors, the apprentices will develop a comprehensive understanding of the power engineering industry as a whole and valuable experience with a major energy solutions company.

Luke Ellis, Head of Lighting & Grid at E.ON UK, said: “At E.ON, we’re committed to developing the green workforce of tomorrow and so this is a fantastic place to start your engineering career, working in a company and indeed within an industry that is looking ahead to a more sustainable and greener future. My growing team within Lighting & Grid is focused on delivering innovative and efficient solutions that help ensure entire communities are more welcoming and safer as a direct result of our work – and that is a genuine honour.”

About E.ON and apprenticeships

E.ON is ranked the number one apprenticeship employer within the UK energy and utilities sector. It is also one of the top 30 in the UK overall. These accolades are based on reviews and feedback E.ON’s apprentices have submitted via Rate My Apprenticeship. 

Since 2018, E.ON has enrolled 1,000 new and existing colleagues onto over 90 different programmes, across a range of levels from intermediate to higher/degree level, providing apprentices with a thorough, well designed and fulfilling learning experience.

In addition, E.ON is proud to be named one of the most inclusive employers in the UK, advocating diversity and inclusion across the organisation.

For more details about the new apprenticeship opportunities, visit the E.ON Careers webpage.