Power network operator, Electricity North West is celebrating its highest intake of apprentices since launching a dedicated programme in 2017.
40 apprentices from across the region have now embarked on a three-year journey which will see them train to become specialists, keeping power flowing across the region for years to come.
The new recruits have already carried out two weeks’ learning at Electricity North West’s state-of-the-art Training Academy. Now, they will join one of the organisation's many depots throughout the region gaining on-site experience.
This year’s apprentices were chosen out of hundreds of applications with the new roles including operational engineers, design engineers, civil engineers, mechanics, cyber specialists and IT engineers.
Rachael Parr, Electricity North West’s people and corporate services director, said: “Providing the critical infrastructure and the people that the region needs underpins long-term green growth. I’m excited to welcome our new apprentices to the business to start their journey.
“In what is a record intake, I’m delighted to welcome everybody on board. The number of apprentices joining reaffirms our commitment to creating green jobs and investing in the future.
“Our major £2bn investment programme for the North West’s power network is well under way and our apprentices will have a major role to play in ensuring we’re able to complete the huge programme of work.”
Since launching in 2017, more than 250 apprentices have been trained and developed by Electricity North West. The company also recently achieved Investors in People Silver status - awarded to just 22% of all companies in the scheme.
Later this year, Electricity North West will re-open its window for hiring and anyone interested is encouraged to register for early updates.
Chris Havard, Electricity North West’s apprenticeship programme manager, added: “Our apprenticeship programme is thriving and it’s great to welcome the new cohorts to the business.
“It’s a pleasure to see many apprentices qualify and become fully fledged members of their respective teams.
“In the last seven years, all apprentices that have qualified have been offered a full-time role and accepted. Our programme is going from strength-to-strength and generates further interest year-on-year, so I'd encourage anyone interested to sign up for alerts for next year's intake.”
Electricity North West are inviting anyone interested in applying for their 2025 apprenticeship programme to register their interest online to be the first to hear when the programme opens for applications this autumn. To register visit: www.enwl.co.uk/apprenticeships.
