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Apprenticeships

Make your mark on the future

We’re making big shifts to cleaner, more efficient ways of creating energy and we need the next generation of apprentices and trainees to power the change.

Whether you’re at the beginning of your career journey or you want to try something new, our apprenticeship programmes are open to all and give you the chance to earn money while working towards an accredited qualification.

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What apprenticeship is best for me?

There's an apprenticeship for everyone. See what apprenticeship fits you best based on the qualifications you have.

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No Relevant Qualifications?

Don't worry! Many of the apprenticeships we offer are strengths based and don't require any qualifications.

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Why choose an apprenticeship?

Apprenticeships are getting bigger and better. There's a huge range of apprenticeships available at all levels, so whatever career path you want to take, an apprenticeship will help you get there.

Most of the apprenticeships we offer are strengths based which means you don't need any qualifications to apply.

We also offer higher and degree apprenticeships where you will earn while gaining an HNC, HND or degree qualification at university. The entry requirements for these apprenticeships are Highers / A Levels or equivalent.

What we’re looking for

We want to attract the best apprentices to SSE - committed, driven people with the right attitude and strengths:

Drive - you are motivated to set and achieve your goals

Ownership - you take responsibility for your actions, even when you get it wrong

Resilience - You keep going, even when things are challenging

Learning Agility - you’re willing to learn and can adapt to change

Social Adaptability - you form positive working relationships with people from all backgrounds

Collaboration - you can work well in a team to solve challenges together

Discover more about our Apprenticeships on our Frequently Asked Questions page.

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Meet our Apprentices

Becoming an Multi-skilled Craftperson Apprentice

Become a multi-skilled craftsperson and gain knowledge, experience and qualifications in two different areas. Interested in electrical and mechanical engineering? Do both. Can't decide between a linesperson and jointer apprenticeship? A multi-skilled craftsperson apprenticeship means you'll specialise in both.

Hear from some of our multi-skilled craftperson apprentices on why they chose to become an apprentice with SSE and how they have found this apprenticeship so far.

Life as a Linesperson

Matthew is a Linesperson apprentice working with SSEN Distribution to help keep the electricity network running.

Hear more about why Matthew chose this apprenticeship and what he enjoys most about his job.

Why I joined SSE Thermal to become a Lab Chemist Apprentice

Kamil works in one of SSE Thermal's power stations, using a wide range of chemistry equipment to conduct analysis and make sure that the power station is working efficiently and is a reliable source of energy for the national grid.

Watch the video to find out more about why Kamil chose SSE and the work he does as an apprentice lab chemist.