Electricity North West launches apprenticeship recruitment as part of £1.7bn investment
From now until 2028 they’re investing £1.7bn to ensure they continue to deliver an excellent, safe and reliable supply of electricity for customers in the North West. They’re also preparing the network for a green future, with demand for low carbon technologies such as electric vehicles and solar panels expected to increase. It’s never been a more exciting time to join them!
Apprenticeship programme
Their award winning apprenticeship programme develops their people of the future and offers you the opportunity to earn while you learn. On offer are advanced and higher level apprenticeships, where you’ll gain hands on experience and study towards an industry recognised qualification. Depending on your chosen route, it can take two or three years to complete the programme which is all funded by Electricity North West.
Roles available throughout the North West region include maintaining and upgrading underground power cables and overhead lines, along with cyber security and design engineers. There are also wider IT roles including network engineers and testers along with roles in health and safety and quantity surveying. They offer a generous pension scheme, reward benefits portal and as part of the programme a variety of team building, community events including a residential break in the Lake District.
Their pass rate is impressive. 96.8% of apprentices pass, compared to the national average of 53%. The results are testament to the hard work of their apprentices, trainers and colleagues.
We’re incredibly proud of our apprenticeship programme and providing the opportunity for a job for life. We work in an industry that makes a real difference to people’s lives day in, day out and our colleagues really enjoy living and working in the communities we serve.
Chris added: “It’s an exciting time to be part of our organisation as we develop the network to support a greener, low carbon future. We have lots of major programme works coming up over the next few years which will see millions of pounds invested in the region and our apprentices will play a crucial part of this.
“I’d encourage anyone thinking about a career in our industry to go for it. You won’t regret it!” Learn more about apprenticeships.
Award winning organisation
2024 was an incredible year for Electricity North West. They were awarded Investors In People Silver status, an international standard for people management defining what it takes to lead, support and manage people- with only 22% of businesses achieving silver.
They were also recognised as Utility Week’s Utility of The Year, beating high-profile national businesses including Octopus Energy and UK Power Networks. The awards celebrate the gold standard of achievement for UK utilities, recognising those who go above and beyond to enhance the sector through performance, innovation and value for customers.
They’re also taking great strides to increase diversity and inclusion within their organisation. Over the last few years, they’ve launched eight colleague resource groups to provide a safe support network for colleagues across a variety of different areas from neurodiversity, ethnic minorities to LGBT+, women empowered and support for working parents and carers.
They offer work experience and intern programmes, run a STEM ambassador programme and educational programme which sees them educate primary and secondary aged children about how electricity works and its dangers. They’re an organisation that cares about their colleagues and their communities communities. Electricity North West are delighted to support these awards showcasing the best apprenticeships Lancashire has to offer our great communities.
For more information and to find out more visit www.enwl.co.uk
Electricity North West is a sponsor of the Lancashire Apprenticeship Awards 2025, celebrating outstanding local talent. Nominations are still open, click here for info.
Chris added: “Electricity North West are delighted to support these awards showcasing the best apprenticeships Lancashire has to offer our great communities.”