EON Utility Solutions Apprentice

EON Utility Solutions Apprentice - Northampton

E.ON UK, Northampton, England, United Kingdom

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.

Power Engineering Cable Jointing and Street Lighting Installation, Service and Maintenance.

Northampton - Hatton Cose, Moulton Park Industrial Estate, Northampton, NN3 6SU

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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 future‑proofing our business while developing the next generation of engineering talent. 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 programmes 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.

• 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 relevant work placements, studies, hobbies or projects.
• A passion for safety and PPE requirements.
• Team‑oriented with the confidence to work independently when required.
• Completed minimum school‑leaving requirements and be 18 or older.

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus and the chance to choose from 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings.
• Exclusive awards:
  Personnel Today Reward, Recognition and Benefits Award 2022;
  Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers – currently ranked 8th.
• Disability Confident
  
  Employer:
  
  interview every disabled applicant meeting the minimum criteria.
• Opportunities to develop talent through open access, inclusive talent networks providing networking, learning and development for all.
• Flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments are encouraged.

Reference no.: 241596 | Closing date: 28/02/2026 | Starting salary: £15,847

For more information about this role please contact  – CVs sent directly will not be considered.

E.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 on the energy of the future through our three business areas: energy networks, renewable energies and customer solutions.

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.