Apprentice Cable Jointer

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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 supporting 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 who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference.

Now part of the Iberdrola and Scottish Power group, we’re collectively building smarter, greener electricity networks that will get Britain growing by investing in a better future, quicker.

Join our Cable Jointing Apprenticeship Programme and become part of a team that keeps the lights on and electricity flowing to homes and businesses.

• Installing, maintaining, and repairing underground electrical cables
• Working alongside experienced engineers and mentors
• Playing a vital role in powering towns and cities

• 💼 Earn while you learn with a fully funded apprenticeship
• 🎓 Gain industry‑recognised qualifications:
• City & Guilds Level 2
• Level 3 Power Network Apprenticeship
• 👥 Receive support from a dedicated work‑based mentor
• 📈 Annual salary 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)
• A love for working outdoors in all conditions
• A team player with a positive attitude
• Motivation to build a long‑term career in the energy sector

We welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you meet the minimum criteria and are excited to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and start your journey with us.

Assessment Day: Interviews to be held W/C 16th March 2026 (Subject to change).

We are a Disability Confident Employer, however it is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practical or appropriate to interview applicants that have opted into the Disability Confident Scheme and meet the minimum criteria for the job. For example: in certain recruitment situations; high number of applications, seasonal and high‑peak times etc we may limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to candidates with and without a disability.

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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. Due to the nature of this role, the following pre‑employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, a Medical Appointment, Disclosure and Barring Service (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 we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable.