EON Utility Solutions Apprentice

EON Utility Solutions Apprentice – Barnsley

Location:

Barnsley, New Depot 1, Unit 6b Shortwood Business Park, Barnsley, S74 9LH

We're looking for EON Utility Solutions Apprentices to join our Lighting & Grid team as part of our UK Energy Infrastructure Solutions business. This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience while earning qualifications over a four‑year period.

EON Utility Solutions Apprentice – Power Engineering Cable Jointing and Street Lighting Installation, Service and Maintenance. The role is hands‑on, requiring 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 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.
• Applicants must have completed the minimum school‑leaving requirements and be 18 or older.

• 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 + bank holidays.
• Generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus and 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings.
• Equal opportunities and a diverse and inclusive working environment; recognised in the Personnel Today Award and Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers.
• Disability Confident Employer – interview disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

• Reference no.: 241598
• Closing date: 28/02/2025
• Starting salary: £15,847

For more information about this role please contact  Please note 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 focus on energy networks, renewable energies and customer solutions.

E.ON is committed to being an inclusive employer. We recognise that everyone is different and aim to provide a working environment where each person feels respected, valued and able to achieve their full potential. We are happy to consider flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments.

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