As an alternative to ‘Quitter’s Day’ earlier this month when resolutions are sometimes broken, people can instead achieve their goals through an apprenticeship with Britain’s biggest electricity network operator, offering long-term career prospects in jobs that support a low carbon future.

Career changers applying for the experienced apprentice roles have until the end of National Apprenticeship Week (February 10-16), to apply to become qualified cable jointers, substation fitters or overhead linespeople. These skilled crafts maintain and upgrade the vast network which brings electricity to around 20 million people across London, the South East and East of England.

School and college leavers have until March 16 to submit their applications for the foundation apprenticeship. They can complete the company’s Power Networks Craftsperson (Level 3) Apprenticeships in three years, while career changers undergo condensed training in two years. New foundation apprentices get to test their teamwork on an exciting Outward Bound adventure week in the Lake District and complete the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award during their training.

In 2024 UK Power Networks won a hat-trick of awards for its apprenticeships from the Department for Education across national and regional heats of the National Apprenticeship Awards. It was also named Training Provision of the Year at the national Energy & Utility Skills Awards.

To apply for the foundation or experienced craft apprenticeship roles visit the careers pages of UK Power Networks’ website. The application process involves an online application and CV, online assessment, audio interview and assessment centre, with an interview.

Successful candidates receive comprehensive training, mentorship, and support to ensure success and professional growth. Recruits are paid to learn and the company covers all travel expenses and residential training costs.