Apprentice Overhead Line Worker

SP Electricity North West; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider is seeking Overhead Linesperson Apprentices to join their team in Carlisle. This hands-on role involves building and maintaining overhead electricity lines while studying for a Level 2 City & Guilds qualification and a Level 3 Power Network Apprenticeship. The position offers a starting salary of £15,700, opportunities for annual increases, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, and comprehensive mentoring support, ensuring a rewarding career path in the energy sector.

Benefits

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Discounts on retail and leisure

Pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution

Qualifications

• Must possess GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• Enjoy working outdoors regardless of weather conditions.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Building, maintaining, and repairing overhead electricity lines.
• Working on wooden poles and steel towers.
• Learning to work safely at height with complete training.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability to outdoor conditions

Education

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

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.

⚡ Overhead Linesperson Apprentice

Do you love the great outdoors, no matter the weather?

Are you ready to take on a hands‑on challenge that helps power communities across the North West?

Join our Overhead Linesperson Apprenticeship Programme and learn how to safely work at height on our 14,000 kilometres of overhead lines—keeping electricity flowing to homes, farms, and rural businesses.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Building, maintaining, and repairing overhead electricity lines
• Working on wooden poles and steel towers
• Learning to work safely at height with full training and support
• Playing a vital role in delivering power to rural communities

What’s In It For You?

• 🎓 Study for:
  • City & Guilds Level 2 Qualification
  • Level 3 Power Network Apprenticeship
• 👥 Receive support from a dedicated work‑based mentor
• 📈 Starting salary of £15,700, with annual increases
• 🌴 23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• 💸 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)
• Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• A desire to learn, grow and build a rewarding career

Ready to Climb Into Your Future?

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

👉 Apply now and take the first step toward a high‑flying career.

Assessment Day

Interviews being held W/C 23rd 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.

Support with Application

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 nature 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.