Apprentice Operational Delivery Engineer

ENWL; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider is looking for a Delivery Engineering Apprentice in Manchester. This apprenticeship offers a starting salary of £18,500 and the chance to study for a Level 4 industry-recognized qualification. Responsibilities include supporting engineering activities, learning safe operations, and working with experienced mentors. Ideal candidates will have GCSEs in Maths and English, alongside A Levels or vocational qualifications in STEM fields. Join to help shape the future of the energy network!

Benefits

Learning opportunities

Dedicated mentor

Pension scheme with employer contribution

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English are required.
• Three A Levels including one STEM subject are preferred.
• BTEC Level 3 National Certificate or ONC in Electrical Engineering accepted.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate safely on the electricity network.
• Support the planning and delivery of engineering activities.
• Work with experienced engineers to meet requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Technical skills

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade 4-9 / A-C)

A Levels including one STEM subject

BTEC Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

ONC in Electrical Engineering or similar

Job description

SP Electricity North West manages and invests in the power network that supplies electricity to the 2.4m homes and businesses across the North West. Our 2,400 colleagues manage the 13,000km of overhead lines, 44,000km of underground cables and thousands of electricity substations to keep power flowing and supporting green growth. We’re one of six distribution network operators in the UK and are regulated by Ofgem.

We’re proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference.

Now part of the Iberdrola and ScottishPower group, we’re collectively building smarter, greener electricity networks that will get Britain growing by investing in a better future, quicker.

Delivery Engineering Apprentice

Are you ready to help shape the future of our energy network?

Do you enjoy solving problems, working with technical systems, and making a real impact?

Join our Delivery Engineering Apprenticeship Programme and gain the skills to plan, manage, and deliver engineering operations that keep our network running safely and efficiently.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Learning how to operate safely and effectively on our network
• Supporting the planning and delivery of engineering activities
• Meeting design, safety, time, and commercial requirements
• Working alongside experienced engineers and mentors

What’s In It For You?

• Study for a Level 4 industry‑recognised Apprenticeship
• Receive support from a dedicated work‑based mentor
• Starting salary of £18,500 with opportunities to grow
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing annually)
• Access to discounts on retail, travel, leisure and more
• Membership to our pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution

What We’re Looking For

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English (Grade 4‑9 / A
• C)
• Plus one of the following :
• Three A Levels (A
• C), including one STEM subject
• BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Merit or Distinction)
• ONC in Electrical Engineering or similar (Merit or Distinction)
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• A passion for engineering and infrastructure
• A desire to learn, grow and build a rewarding career

Ready to Build the Future?

We welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you meet the criteria and are excited to start your journey in engineering, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now and take the first step toward a future in delivery engineering.

Assessment Day : Interviews being held W / C 9th March 2026 (Subject to change)

Please Note : While we understand that AI tools can support the application process, we ask that applicants ensure their submissions reflect their own experience, voice, and capabilities. Applications that rely heavily on AI‑generated content may not accurately represent the candidate and could be excluded from consideration. We value authenticity and personal insight in every application.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, however it is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practical or appropriate to interview applicants that have opted into the Disability Confident Scheme and meet the minimum criteria for the job. For example : in certain recruitment situations; high number of applications, seasonal and high‑peak times etc we may limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to candidates with and without a disability.

Should you require any additional support with your application, or any adjustments please contact our Recruitment team at [e-mail] or on 0845 366 0092 (option 2)

Any offer made will remain conditional until pre‑employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by Electricity North West. Due to the of this role, the following pre‑employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, a Medical Appointment, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a Drug & Alcohol test.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable.