The search is on for 22 new apprentices, both craft apprentices and higher level apprentices, from urban Manchester to rural Cumbria to train for three years to help maintain, develop and grow the electricity network for years to come.
Electricity North West’s apprenticeship scheme, which is now in its eleventh year, has trained and developed more than 200 apprentices providing opportunities for local people in the region.
Peter Emery, CEO for Electricity North West, said: “Our apprenticeship scheme reflects our ongoing commitment to not only ensure we continue to power the lives of all our customers, but also to ensure we provide local jobs in communities across the North West.
“Our apprentices make a huge contribution to our organisation and we have a responsibility to the next generation to create opportunities.
“That’s why we’re looking for people from across the North West to apply for our apprenticeship scheme and help us continue to deliver an essential, safe and innovative service for years to come.”
Higher level apprentice Gemma Nuttall, 28, from Blackburn, said: “When I first came to Electricity North West I knew that this was the place I wanted to be. Everyone I had the pleasure of speaking to in the company had great things to say about it. Everyone was friendly and willing to help.
“The biggest challenge for me has been to increase my confidence, but with working around people that are pleasant and willing to help, I feel my confidence has grown over the past year since I started working at Electricity North West.”
In total 22 apprenticeship opportunities are available, including both craft apprenticeships, which include overhead line workers and cable jointers, and higher level apprenticeships, which include roles such as delivery engineer, project manager, design engineer and control engineer.
The deadline to apply is the 17th February 2019. Click here to apply.
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