Degree Apprenticeship in Electro-mechanical Engineering GB

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E.ON, we're more than a provider of gas and electricity, we're shaping a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. Our energy solutions span district heating systems, on‑site generation, highways lighting and other innovative energy services that help customers take control of their energy use. Working with the latest technologies, we're always seeking new and improved ways to shape the energy landscape.

Embark on a five-year (not including end‑point assessment) electro‑mechanical engineering degree apprenticeship with hands‑on experience working on cutting‑edge projects. You’ll work with diverse teams across the business through six‑month placements while studying part‑time at the University of Nottingham for a fully‑funded BEng (Hons) in Electro‑mechanical Engineering. Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship,

E.ON will continue to support you in achieving chartered status.

• Designing sustainable district heating systems to help decarbonise cities.
• Collaborating with clients on pioneering solar energy projects
  , supporting their shift to renewable energy.
• Optimising the performance of critical assets to enhance energy efficiency and reduce emissions.
• Working on advanced technologies such as hydrogen production, heat pumps and carbon capture solutions.

To join this exciting programme, you’ll need:

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including Grade 4 or above in English language and Grade 5 or above in maths.
• 3 A‑levels (or equivalent) with at least a Grade B in A‑level maths and two additional A‑levels at Grade B (or equivalent).
  
  Note:
  
  citizenship skills, general studies, and critical thinking are not accepted.

OR

• A relevant BTEC engineering qualification
  , T‑level
  , a preceding level apprenticeship
  , or equivalent demonstrable work experience in the field, which we will review on a case‑by‑case basis.

• Your base location will be our Nottingham office
  . We operate a hybrid working model, so depending on placements you will be expected in the office 1‑3 days a week, with the flexibility to work from home on other days. Company‑funded travel will be required, and you may have placement opportunities at other
  
  E.ON sites across the UK.
• After your first couple of years on placement, we may encourage you to work at one of our operational sites, such as Sheffield or London, to deepen your skills and understanding of the wider business.
• Your degree will be completed on a block‑release basis, with approximately four five‑day blocks on campus each year.
• We offer a starting salary of £21,500
  , with potential for pay progression throughout your apprenticeship based on academic and placement performance.
• You may only apply for one
  
  E.ON degree/level 7 apprenticeship scheme, so please choose the one that best aligns with your career goals.

• Award‑Winning Workplace – We're proud to be named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 and the Best Place to Work for 16‑34‑year‑olds.
• Outstanding Benefits – Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings.
• Inclusive and Diverse – We're the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers. We're also proud winners of Best Employer for Women and Human Company of the Year, recognising our inclusive, people‑first culture.

Reference no.: 241764
Closing date: 02/02/2026
Salary: £21,500

For more information please contact

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

Engineering Apprenticeship
• Nottingham, England, United Kingdom