Trainee Craftsperson - Mid & North Wales

With commitments to achieve Net Zero as early as 2030, it’s crucial that we facilitate significant increases in Electric Vehicle (EV), heat pump and renewable generation connections to support the decarbonisation of heat and transport.

To do this, we urgently need Electrical Fitters, Cable Jointers and Overhead Lineworkers to join our business. You’ll find more information on our trades, here.

The Trainee Craftsperson programme provides hands‑on experience in the installation and maintenance of power infrastructure and delves deep into the intricacies of renewable energy technologies. It offers a unique opportunity to enter the exciting world of energy networks, allowing participants to learn and grow in a dynamic and rapidly evolving industry. We’ll equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the energy sector. Upon completion of the Trainee Craftsperson, you’ll become a qualified Craft professional achieving either:

• Hands‑on experience in an industrial or electrical environment
• Experience working within an environment where Health and Safety policies have a high priority
• Driving Licence Course

What you’ll bring

You will have experience working within an industrial or electrical environment (or similar) where adherence to health and safety policies is vital. There are many different past work experiences that are suitable, however, some examples include:

• Ground Works
• Plumbing
• Electrical professionals
• Military communication equipment (operation and maintenance)
• Former Armed Forces personnel
• Building or construction general operative (groundwork, dumper driving, digger driving, pipe laying)
• Joinery or Fitting professionals
• Warehouse production operatives
• Warehouse FLT drivers
• Roads Skilled Operative (operating high power tools)
• Mechanics

We place a strong emphasis on health and safety, so experience in this area is crucial. Additionally, a driving licence is essential as you will be required to travel to various sites both during and after your training period. As an Electrical Fitter or Cable Jointer, you’ll need to be comfortable working in confined spaces. As an Overhead Lineworker, you’ll be comfortable climbing and working at heights. If you already have experience in either of these trades, there may be opportunities to reduce the duration of the training period accordingly.

Our energy landscape is going through a time of profound change. A challenge touching every part of our society, we need to eradicate carbon emissions to halt the effects of climate change. We need to change how we live our lives and replace the use of fossil fuels for transport and heat. Electricity will be at the heart of the solution, through electric vehicles and heat pumps. And with more renewable generation and other technologies connected to the electricity grid than ever before, it’s our role to make sure we create a more efficient, cleaner, greener network to accommodate this increase in demand. Within SP Energy Networks, we are focusing on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. With distribution networks designed for predictable, stable demand, it’s vital we upgrade our network to create the flexibility required to cope with the extensive changes to electricity demand, generation and consumer behaviour. Through technology and innovation, we will enable a consumer‑led revolution in the use and operation of our system. It will undergo the biggest changes to its design and operation for over half a century and you can be part of it.

Join us now and together, we can create a world that is safer, more efficient and more sustainable for generations to come.

At SP Energy networks we value diversity and inclusivity. We are committed to creating a workplace that welcomes and respects individuals from all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and unbiased, providing equal opportunities for all candidates. It’s our belief that diverse perspectives lead to innovation and better decision‑making, so we foster a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone’s voice is heard and valued. Join us as we strive to create a more inclusive and equitable future.

Starting salary £28,950 with incremental increases throughout the duration of the programme. Plus a competitive pension and a range of flexible benefits.

Minimum Criteria, Our trainee programme is designed to build on your existing skills from other industries, combining technical, academic and on‑the‑job training. Not only will you study towards a nationally recognised qualification, but you will also earn a competitive salary, develop new skills and gain invaluable knowledge and experience. It offers exceptional training opportunities for those who want to enhance their existing skills or explore new opportunities through retraining. Positions are available in the below areas: North‑West England; Dee Valley & Mid Wales – Wrexham & Oswestry.

Key Dates & Commitment: We will be holding Assessment Centre days at our Hoylake – Wirral Training Centre between the 8th and 12th of December. You’ll need to commit to a start date of 5th May 2026. Need to see confirmation and maintain continuous attendance at your training courses for approximately 5 months.

What’s in it for you

• Starting salary of £28,950 as above
• A generous pension scheme where we’ll double match your contributions up to 10%
• A broad range of flexible benefits including share incentive plans, employee discounts, charity matched funding and many, many more.