Degree Apprenticeship in Digital and Technology Solutions

E.ON UK PLC; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company based in Nottingham is offering a Degree Apprenticeship in Digital and Technology Solutions. This four-year program focuses on software engineering, allowing candidates to work in various teams while studying part-time at Nottingham Trent University. Applicants must have 5 GCSEs and 3 A-Levels totaling 120 UCAS points. The role offers a starting salary of £21,500 with opportunities for pay progression, and operates on a hybrid working model.

Benefits

26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension

Life cover

Bonus opportunities

Access to 20 flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Must have 5 GCSEs including English and maths.
• Need 3 A-Levels or equivalent with 120 UCAS points.

Responsibilities

• Support business areas by automating processes.
• Work with diverse teams through six-month placements.
• Study part-time at university for fully-funded degree.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

5 GCSEs including grade 4 in English and grade 5 in maths

3 A-Levels totalling 120 UCAS points

Job description

At E.ON, we’re more than a provider of gas and electricity, we’re shaping a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. Join us as an apprentice and you’ll play an important role in helping our customers take control of their energy use, whether that’s at home, in their business or as part of a city community.

Degree Apprenticeship in Digital and Technology Solutions

Here’s what you’ll be doing

Embark on a four‑year apprenticeship in digital and technology solutions (software engineering) and you’ll be working to support business areas by automating processes and building new solutions to drive innovation. You’ll work with diverse teams across the business through six‑month placements while studying part‑time at Nottingham Trent University for a fully‑funded BSc (Hons) in Digital and Technology Solutions (software engineering). During the programme, you’ll have the opportunity to select placements based on your interests and career goals, like:

• Spending time with the cyber security team, helping to protect our colleagues and customers through supporting penetration testing, exploring vulnerabilities and investigating fraudulent companies.
• Contributing to our data strategy.
• Learning about what E.ON does to contribute to sustainability, getting involved yourself, while helping automate and digitise processes.
• Understanding how a digital technology operation functions, reviewing budget controls and working with suppliers to fulfil technology needs.

What we need from you

To join this exciting programme, you’ll need:

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent, including grade 4 or above in English language and grade 5 or above in maths.
• 3 A‑Levels including either maths, science or IT totalling 120 UCAS points or equivalent (for example level 3 BTEC in computer science or IT, relevant T‑level). Additional A‑levels which will not be accepted are citizenship skills, general studies and critical thinking. A preceding level apprenticeship or equivalent demonstrable work experience in the occupation area can be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis.

Here’s what you need to know

• Your base location will be our Nottingham office. We operate a hybrid working model, so depending on placements you will be expected in the office 1‑3 days a week, with the flexibility to work from home on other days. Company‑funded travel will be required, and you may have placement opportunities at other E.ON sites across the UK.
• Your academic studies require you to be on campus on day or block release.
• We offer a starting salary of £21,500, with potential for pay progression throughout your apprenticeship based on academic and placement performance.
• You may only apply for one E.ON degree/level 7 apprenticeship scheme, so please choose the one that best aligns with your career goals.

Why E.ON

An apprenticeship at E.ON isn’t just about gaining hands‑on experience in the workplace, it’s about unlocking your potential and helping you develop into a qualified professional. From day one you’ll be supported by E.ON’s early careers team, your mentor and a buddy from a previous apprenticeship scheme to ensure your journey is as rewarding as it is impactful. And you’ll be joining an award‑winning apprenticeship programme, within a diverse and inclusive workplace where your contributions are valued and recognised.

• Award‑Winning Workplace – We’re proud to be named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 and the Best Place to Work for 16–34‑year‑olds.
• Outstanding Benefits – Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings.
• Inclusive and Diverse – We’re the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers. We’re also proud winners of Best Employer for Women and Human Company of the Year – recognising our inclusive, people‑first culture.

Our job application process is a chance for us to get to know the real you and find out whether the role will be a good fit. So, whilst we’re happy for you to embrace AI and use AI tools to support your application, we also want to make sure we have plenty of opportunities to see the real, authentic you and find out about what makes you who you are.

Our apprenticeships attract significant interest, and we may close them early if all places are filled.