Experienced Apprenticeship - LPN

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81482 - 2026 Experienced Apprentice Programme (Career Changers)

This 2026 Experienced Apprentice Programme will report to the Engineering Trainees Team Leader and will work based in our Bidder Street or Falconwood office. You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £37,226.00and a bonus of 3%

If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check

Application Close Date: Saturday the 31st of January 2026

Your course will start in September 2026

We also provide the following additional benefits

• Reservist Leave – Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid
• Personal Pension Plan – Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
• Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan
• Tax efficient benefits:
  Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes
• Occupational Health support
• Switched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Programme

UK Power Networks

UK Power Networks operates and maintains three electricity distribution networks. Delivering power to 19 million people across London, the South East and East of England, keeping the lights on for 28% of the UK population.

Alongside the three Ofgem regulated electricity networks, UK Power Networks have an un-regulated arm of the business. UK Power Networks Services which builds, manage and maintains high-voltage private electrical networks for owners of major infrastructure. Clients include London's five main airports, High Speed 1, Network Rail and London Underground.

UK Power Networks is a registered Employer-Provider with the ESFA (Education Skills Funding Agency), and our apprenticeships are part funded by the Apprenticeship Levy. UK Power Networks gained an overall grade of Good from OfSTED, with two areas of Outstanding.

Our priorities are to handle the climate crisis by connecting renewable energy, meet our customers evolving needs by improving our services, support our customers in vulnerable circumstances and go above and beyond for the communities we serve.

The Experienced Apprenticeship Programme

UK Power Networks has over 145,000km of underground cables, over 190,000km of overhead lines and our assets help distribute 30% of the UK's electricity. It takes hundreds of trained craftspeople and engineers to build, maintain and operate all of this electrical infrastructure and equipment.

Our Experienced Apprenticeship is a two-year training programme which is accredited by the IET and endorsed by EU Skills, offering a unique opportunity equip individuals with the skills to become a trained and qualified "craft" person to work safely in the electrical distribution industry. You will be offered one of three craft roles:

Cable Jointer - plays a crucial role in maintaining and upgrading the electricity distribution network. They install, connect, and repair underground cables, ensuring a reliable power supply to homes and businesses. This hands-on role involves working with low and high voltage cables and equipment, following strict safety standards and procedures and troubleshooting any issues to minimise disruptions making it an important role for keeping UK Power Networks electricity network running smoothly.

Overhead Linesperson install, maintain, and repair overhead power lines that deliver electricity to homes and businesses. You will work at heights to construct and maintain overhead lines and poles, ensuring the safe and reliable distribution of electricity. Overhead Lines people inspect and troubleshoot issues, conduct repairs in all weather conditions, and respond to power outages to restore electricity quickly. With a focus on safety and teamwork, you will help maintain and upgrade the electricity network

Electrical Fitter installs, maintains, and repairs electrical equipment and systems within substations. You will work with high-voltage apparatus such as transformers, circuit breakers, and switch gear, ensuring the safe and reliable distribution of electricity. Electrical…