Trainee engineering opportunities

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!

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Changing Paths

Skye originally began an Engineering Modern Apprenticeship with SSE in 2021 and has since progressed on to study an HND as a Trainee Engineer with SSE Renewables.

Hear more from Skye on why she chose SSE and how she has found her experience so far.

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How is an trainee opportunity different from an apprenticeship?

• You'll need qualifications in Maths, Science and English. If you have relevant technical experience way may also consider this.
• Depending on which area of the business you work in, your starting salary will be circa £20,000.
• Once qualified, our Trainee Engineers will have an HNC or Foundation Degree in Electrical Power Engineering and can expect to be earning circa £34,000 per year.
• By the time you reach the third year of the programme you'll be given increased responsibility in managing jobs, including all technical aspects, safety management and the supervision of crafts people or contractors.

Becoming a Trainee Engineer

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.

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