Electrical Installation and Maintenance Apprentice in Blackburn

SP Electricity North West manages and invests in the power network that supplies electricity to the 2.4m homes and businesses across the North West. Our 2,400 colleagues manage the 13,000km of overhead lines, 44,000km of underground cables and thousands of electricity substations to keep power flowing and supporting green growth. We’re one of six distribution network operators in the UK and are regulated by Ofgem. 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.

Now part of the Iberdrola and ScottishPower group, we’re collectively building smarter, greener electricity networks that will get Britain growing by investing in a better future, quicker.

Are you ready to build a hands-on career in electrical engineering? Do you enjoy solving problems, working with tools, and making a real impact in your community? Join our Electrical Installation & Maintenance Apprenticeship Programme and gain the skills to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems that power homes, businesses, and infrastructure across the North West.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Installing and maintaining electrical plant and equipment in substations and across the network
• Carrying out fault diagnosis and repairs to ensure safe and reliable power supply
• Working with experienced engineers to learn industry best practices
• Ensuring all work complies with Health & Safety legislation and company standards

What’s In It For You?

• Study for: City & Guilds Level 2 qualification
• Level 3 Power Network Apprenticeship
• Receive support from a dedicated work-based mentor
• Starting salary of £15,700 with annual increases
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Access to discounts on retail, travel, leisure and more
• Membership to our pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution

What We’re Looking For

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English (Grade 4-9 / A*-C)
• A passion for working with electrical systems and solving technical challenges
• A team player with a positive attitude
• Motivation to build a long-term career in the energy sector
• Willingness to work outdoors and in varied environments

We welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you meet the minimum criteria and are excited to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and start your journey with us.

Interview Process

During the interview, you’ll be considered for the Electrical Installation & Maintenance Apprentice role and may also be assessed for other relevant engineering pathways based on your strengths and interests. Assessment Day: Interviews to be held W/C 23rd March 2026 (Subject to change).

Please Note:

While we understand that AI tools can support the application process, we ask that applicants ensure their submissions reflect their own experience, voice, and capabilities. Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may not accurately represent the candidate and could be excluded from consideration. We value authenticity and personal insight in every application.

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 Medical Appointment, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a Drug & Alcohol test.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable.