Apprentice Network Hub Technician

We’re champions of the North West and we’re proud that it’s our electricity network that connects communities and helps keep the electricity flowing every minute of every day, from when you wake up to when you fall asleep and all the hours in between. A key part of the UK’s journey to net zero carbon is the revolution of our electricity industry to enable clean, green economic growth. As the North West’s electricity network operator, it’s our responsibility to lead the way, help the region decarbonise and pave the way for the growth of renewable energy and a sustainable energy future for all.

We’re proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference. Together we have the energy to transform our communities. We are switched on. We are adaptable. We take pride.

As an Apprentice Network Control Technician you will learn and develop skills and an understanding to enable you to look after everything from desktop workstations to data centres, to cloud. Some of our systems form a part of critical national infrastructure (CNI), and some support our corporate functions but all of them support Electricity North West Limited in delivering vital services to the people of the North West and we are proud to be a part of that.

What’s in it for you?

• Learn while you earn on our fully funded three-year Apprenticeship Programme.
• Study for an industry recognised level 4 Apprenticeship.
• Have a work-based mentor to support your development.
• A starting salary of £18,500 per year.
• Holidays starting at 23 days per year plus bank holidays, rising an extra day per year.
• Have access to our colleague reward platform offering discounts on high street, retailers, leisure and so much more.
• Membership to our pension scheme offering an employer contribution of up to 14%.

About You:

You will need the following skills and qualifications to start your career journey with us:

• A minimum of Maths and English Language at GCSE (or equivalent) levels 4 - 9 or A* - C.
• As well as one of the following:

• Two A Levels A* - C (one must be in a Maths or Physics).
• A BTEC National Certificate Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (merit or distinction).
• An ONC in Electrical Engineering (merit or distinction).

We will also be looking for:

• Working as part of a team.
• An interest in driving forward your career.
• A desire to learn and develop.

We welcome applications from all candidates who meet the minimum criteria. We are a Disability Confident Employer, however it is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practical or appropriate to interview applicants that have opted into the Disability Confident Scheme and meet the minimum criteria for the job. For example: in certain recruitment situations; high number of applications, seasonal and high-peak times etc we may limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to candidates with and without a disability.

Should you require any additional support with your application, or any adjustments please contact our Recruitment team. Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by Electricity North West. Due to the nature of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a Drug & Alcohol test. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.