2025 apprentice and trainee opportunities now open! Apply now
Our Trainee Engineers have a unique opportunity to combine work-based learning whilst studying towards a formal qualification in energy. If you enjoy being hands-on, this is the programme for you. You'll rotate around different teams putting newly-learned knowledge straight into practice. This is a three year programme and a fantastic opportunity to get your engineering career off to a flying start!
Timothy is a first year Trainee Engineer with SSEN Distribution. This programme lasts three years, with some of that time spent at college and the rest of the time spent on site, learning on the job.
Hear from Timothy on why he chose to become a trainee engineer with SSE and how he has found his experience so far.
Applications for our 2025 programmes are now closed. Sign up for job alerts and be first to hear about available career opportunities.
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