Apprentice Overhead Line Worker

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SP Electricity North West manages and invests in the power network that supplies electricity to the 2.4m homes and businesses across the North West. Our 2,400 colleagues manage the 13,000km of overhead lines, 44,000km of underground cables and thousands of electricity substations to keep power flowing and support green growth. We’re one of six distribution network operators in the UK and are regulated by Ofgem.

We’re proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine for our innovative solutions to industry challenges. Now part of the Iberdrola and Scottish Power group, we’re building smarter, greener electricity networks that will support the UK’s growth.

Do you love the great outdoors, no matter the weather? Are you ready to take on a hands‑on challenge that helps power communities across the North West? Join our Overhead Linesperson Apprenticeship Programme and learn how to safely work at height on our 14,000 kilometres of overhead lines—keeping electricity flowing to homes, farms and rural businesses.

• Building, maintaining and repairing overhead electricity lines
• Working on wooden poles and steel towers
• Learning to work safely at height with full training and support
• Playing a vital role in delivering power to rural communities

• 🎓 Study for:
  • City & Guilds Level 2 Qualification
  • Level 3 Power Network Apprenticeship
• 👥 Receive support from a dedicated work‑based mentor
• 📈 Starting salary of £15,700, with annual increases
• 🌴 23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• 💸 Access to discounts on retail, travel, leisure and more
• 🛡️ Membership to our pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English (Grade 4‑9 / A*‑C)
• Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• A desire to learn, grow and build a rewarding career

We welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you meet the criteria and are excited to start your journey in the energy sector, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now and take the first step toward a high‑flying career.

Assessment Day:
Interviews being held W/C 23rd March 2026 (Subject to change).

Please contact our Recruitment team at  or on 0845 366 0092 (option
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Any offer made will remain conditional until pre‑employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by Electricity North West. Pre‑employment checks will include references from previous employers, a medical appointment, 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 will be asserted as the ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable.