Apprentice Opportunity - Connah\'s Quay Power Station in Deeside

Are you looking to launch your career in the energy industry? Uniper at Connah's Quay Power Station are offering an exciting apprenticeship opportunity designed for motivated, enthusiastic individuals eager to learn and develop valuable skills in a dynamic working environment.

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes.

Your responsibilities:

• The Apprenticeship Programme: We take your training and development very seriously and invest heavily to provide you with all the tools you will need to be successful, as you progress through your career in the energy industry. The apprenticeship scheme offers hands-on experience and comprehensive training, allowing you to earn while you learn. Working alongside skilled professionals, you will gain insights into station operations, maintenance, and engineering, with opportunities to specialise in areas such as electrical, mechanical, or control & instrumentation engineering.
• You will be following the Welsh Engineering Craft and Technician Level 3 apprenticeship standard with our training partner Coleg Cambria at the Deeside campus. At the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll have some impressive qualifications under your belt, including: Level 2 NVQ in engineering, BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering and an NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline. Over and above the standard Uniper will offer the successful candidate a Level 4 HNC qualification in their engineering discipline.
• Your employment will be governed by a fixed term contract with a duration of four years. You may have the opportunity to complete your apprenticeship prior to the conclusion of this term. This will be subject to your qualifications at the commencement of employment.
• This will enable you to gain rounded experience that could open career opportunities including support for further education, even a degree!

We are Connah’s Quay Power Station: Situated in Flintshire, Connah’s Quay Power Station stands as a cornerstone of Wales’s energy infrastructure. As a high-efficiency gas-fired facility, it delivers flexible electricity generation to help balance the electrical grid from the variability of renewable sources. Thanks to its strategic location and substantial capacity, the station makes a vital contribution to the region’s energy security. Furthermore, with ongoing decarbonisation initiatives, Connah’s Quay Power Station is committed to supporting the UK’s transition towards net-zero emissions, all while maintaining its dedication to safety, and sustainability.

Your profile:

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including Maths, English, a Science subject and Technology (or equivalent) – Level 5 or above
• PEO qualification advantageous but not essential
• Keen interest in engineering, technology, or the energy sector
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• £16,750 starting salary with yearly increase subject to performance (Final year £28,924)

Your qualities:

At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment. Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries.

As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas:

• Competitive salary
• Personal development and Learning opportunities
• Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions
• 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Electric vehicle charging at our sites
• In house Occupational Health Services
• Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
• Performance related benefits
• Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work or buy and sell extra holiday
• Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!