EON Utility Solutions Apprentice

We're looking for Street Lighting / Power Engineering Cable Jointer Apprentices to join our Lighting & Grid team as part of our UK Energy Infrastructure Solutions business. EON Utility Solutions Apprentice - Stoke Here's what you'll be doing Role: Apprentice - Power Engineering Cable Jointing and Street Lighting Installation, Service and Maintenance. Location: Stoke - Stanley Matthews Way, Trentham Lakes South, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 8GR 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 Lighting & Grid. 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. Applicants must have completed the minimum school-leaving requirements and be 18 or older, due to the safety-critical nature of the role What we need from you A minimum of 5 GCSEs grades A-C / 9-4 (or equivalent) including Maths, English Language and Science. A real interest in engineering shown by your relevant work placements, studies, hobbies or projects. A passion for safety and PPE requirements. Team-oriented with the confidence to work independently when required. Here's what you need to know 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. E.ON is committed to being an inclusive employer. We recognise that everyone is different and we aim to provide a working environment where each person feels respected, valued and able to achieve their full potential. We are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please just let us know.At a glanceReference no.: 241595 Closing date: 28/02/2026 Starting salary: £15,847 Get in touchFor more information about this role please contact clare.lees@eon-uk.com - please note, CV's sent directly will not be considered About usE.ON is a privately owned international energy company. Our 75,000 colleagues in 15 countries work daily towards the improvement of technical innovations and user-friendly customer solutions for the new energy world. We are the first large energy company to focus more heavily upon the energy of the future through our three business areas of energy networks, renewable energies and customer solutions.Connect with us www.eon-uk-careers.com#Working@E.ON￫ Find out more #OurPeople ￫ Find out more #EmployeeBenefits ￫ Find out more#Diversity￫ Find out more