Entry-level apprenticeship and trainee programmes
No relevant qualifications? No problem. We have opportunities to suit everyone.
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.
Current opportunities
Here are some of the apprentice and trainee opportunities we offer that have no qualification requirements.
| Renewables Engineering Apprenticeship | Fort William, Highland. Kyle of Lochalsh, Highland. Inverness, Highland. Lairg, Sutherland. Perth, Perthshire |
| CT Metering Trainee Fitter | Portsmouth. Reading, Berkshire. Slough, Berkshire. Poole, Dorset. Oxford, Oxfordshire. Swindon, Wiltshire. Aldershot, Hampshire. Andover, Hampshire. Basingstoke, Hampshire. New Forest, Hampshire. Petersfield, Hampshire. Yeovil, Somerset. Melksham, Wiltshire |
| Distribution Craft Trainee | Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire. Arbroath, Angus. Campbeltown, Argyll & Bute. Dunoon, Argyll & Bute. Lochgilphead, Argyll & Bute. Oban, Argyll & Bute. Fort William, Highland. Dundee, Tayside. Inverness, Highland. Perth, Perthshire. Bowmore, Isle of Islay. South Uist, Outer Hebrides. Shetland, Shetland Islands |
| Distribution Craft Trainee | Portsmouth. Reading, Berkshire. Slough, Berkshire. Thatcham, Berkshire. Poole, Dorset. London, London. Oxford, Oxfordshire. Swindon, Wiltshire. Aldershot, Hampshire. Andover, Hampshire. Basingstoke, Hampshire. New Forest, Hampshire. Petersfield, Hampshire. Melksham, Wiltshire |
Find your path
A rewarding career starts with doing something you’re passionate about. To help you decide which area of our business might light you up, we’ve explained a little more about the different types of apprenticeship and trainee programmes we currently offer - and where no qualifications are required.
Project Management
You'll get to know our business and develop practical knowledge of project management techniques, tools and methodologies, with the opportunity to work on exciting projects.
Mechanical
This role includes installing boilers and pumps, isolating valves, and radiators, as well as undertaking maintenance work. You’ll learn how to cut, measure, and install pipe work with materials including steel, plastic, and copper.
Control & Instrumentation
Learn a wide variety of critical skills with this Apprenticeship. You might be involved in finding faults in our systems, checking chemical instrumentation, or ensuring our gas detection and communication systems meet our high safety standards.
Digital
There are many opportunities to develop a rewarding career within our digital and technology teams. You'll gain hands-on experience and learn how we use technology to support the business, customers and stakeholders.
Business
Gain a solid grounding for a rewarding career with a business apprenticeship. Learn about the commercial aspects of your business area while also studying business theory, methodologies and processes.
Fitter
Electrical Fitters are responsible for maintaining, testing, and repairing the electricity network’s plant and equipment. You’ll learn how to safely install and maintain high voltage switchgear, transformers, and control equipment.
Multi-Craft
Multi-Craft means multi-skilled. If you’re working within our Distribution business, you’ll learn a combination of Linesperson and Jointer duties. If you’re with our renewables business, you’ll be taught Mechanical and Electrical Engineering duties.
Lines
A Linesperson works on the overhead electricity network and pole-mounted equipment. You’ll need to be comfortable working at height and you’ll be trained to work safely with technical equipment as part of a maintenance programme.
Meet our Apprentices
Becoming a trainee craftperson
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 trainee role means you'll specialise in both.
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.
