EON Utility Solutions Apprentice

EON Utility Solutions Apprentice – Hinckley

E.ON UK, Hinckley, Leicestershire, United Kingdom (Nutts Lane, Off Hammonds Way)

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. This 4‑year apprenticeship will see you earn Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications while gaining hands‑on experience across the power engineering industry.

As an Apprentice you will:

• Install and maintain street lighting and power distribution equipment.
• Perform cable jointing tasks for underground power networks.
• Work across public highways, construction sites and depot environments.
• Attend block‑release training programmes to gain formal qualifications.
• Learn plant operation, live electrical connections and safety procedures.

Entry requirements:

• Minimum 5 GCSEs A‑C (or equivalent), including Maths, English and Science.
• Interest in engineering demonstrated through work placements, studies, hobbies or projects.
• Passion for safety and PPE requirements.
• Team‑oriented and capable of working independently when required.
• Must be 18 or older and meet school‑leaving requirements.

• 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.
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus, 20 flexible benefits.

Reference no.: 241597
• Closing date: 28/02/2026
• Starting salary: £15,847 p.a.

For more information please contact  CVs sent directly will not be considered.

E.ON is committed to being an inclusive employer and is a Disability Confident Employer. We will consider flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments where required.