Trainee Craftsperson

Starting salary £30,630 with incremental increases throughout the duration of the programme. Plus, a valuable pension and a range of flexible benefits

Hands-on experience in an industrial or electrical environment. Experience working within an environment where Health and Safety policies have a high priority. Full Driving Licence also required

Scotland
- Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering / England & Wales – Power Networks Craftsperson

We are looking for motivated people who can bring interest, reliability and a strong work ethic to our Trainee Craftsperson Programme. You'll already have experience working in an industrial, engineering, utility, construction, electrical, or similar operational environment and will recognise the importance of safety, teamwork, and delivering high-quality work.

These roles can be physically demanding and may involve working outdoors at heights, in varying weather conditions, and across operational sites. As such, you'll need a good level of physical fitness and a willingness to work in a practical, hands‑on environment.

To be successful, you'll need to demonstrate the drive and focus to develop new technical skills and complete a structured programme of learning. This includes attendance at mandatory technical training courses scheduled throughout the approximately five-month training period. Applicants must be available for this period in full, as successful completion of the training is an essential requirement of the programme.

Our energy landscape is going through a time of profound change. This shift affects every part of our society, and we need to eradicate carbon emissions to halt the effects of climate change. We need to change how we live our lives and replace the use of fossil fuels for transport and heat.

Electricity will be at the heart of the solution, through electric vehicles and heat pumps. And with more renewables generation and other technologies integrated into the electricity grid than ever before, it’s our role to make sure we create a more efficient, cleaner, greener network to accommodate this increase in demand.

Within SP Energy Networks, we are focusing on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. With distribution networks designed for predictable, stable demand, it’s vital we upgrade our network to create the flexibility required to cope with the extensive changes to electricity demand, generation and consumer behaviour. Through technology and innovation, we will enable a consumer‑led revolution in the use and operation of our system.

It will undergo the biggest changes to its design and operation for over half a century and you can be part of it.

You’ll find more information about SP Energy Networks, including details of our current projects, on our website.

To achieve Net Zero as early as 2030, it’s crucial that we facilitate significant increases in Electric Vehicle (EV), heat pump and renewable generation demand to enable the decarbonisation of heat and transport. To do this, we urgently need Electrical Fitters, Cable Jointers and Overhead Lineworkers to join our business. You’ll find more information on our trades, here.

The Trainee Craftsperson programme provides hands‑on experience in the installation and maintenance of power infrastructure and delves deep into the intricacies of renewable energy technologies. It offers a unique opportunity to enter the exciting world of energy networks, allowing participants to learn and grow in a dynamic and rapidly evolving industry. We’ll equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the energy sector.

Our trainee…