Apprentice Electrical Power Network Engineer

-; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading facilities management company and kickstart your engineering career with a three-year Higher Apprenticeship. This unique opportunity offers extensive training in electrical power networks, focusing on real-world projects that integrate renewable energy sources. You'll gain valuable qualifications and experience while being part of a supportive team dedicated to making a positive impact. With a strong emphasis on inclusivity and personal growth, this apprenticeship is your chance to shape a brighter future in engineering. Don't miss out on the opportunity to turn your potential into something extraordinary!

Benefits

Virtual GP access

Financial wellbeing assistance

Flexible lifestyle benefits platform

High street discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Enhanced pension contributions

Life cover up to four times salary

Mitie Stars recognition program

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English, Maths, and Science required.
• A-Levels in Maths or Physics needed for application.

Responsibilities

• Learn about project management and safety protocols.
• Work on substation refurbishment and new builds.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Education

Five GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above

Two A-Levels including Maths or Physics

Job description

Location: Bromsgrove B60 3DX

Salary: Up to £25,000

Ready to turn your potential into something extraordinary?

At Mitie, we are the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company. We deliver critical services needed power businesses, communities, and individuals across the nation. Joining Mitie means being part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and the passion to make a difference. We are here to help you kick off your career with purpose, passion, and plenty of support.

Whether you're stepping into your first job or looking to change your career, our apprenticeships are your ticket to learning, earning, and achieving. With us, you will gain nationally recognised qualifications, real-world experience, and a competitive salary - all while being part of a company that truly cares about its people and the planet.

We're proud to be one of the Top 100 Apprentice Employers in the UK and a leader in creating inclusive workplaces where everyone can shine. Together, we're shaping brighter futures - for you, for our communities, and for our world.

At Rock Power, we see engineering as more than just a job - it's a legacy, a way to shape a brighter energy future and keep the lights on.

Would you like to be part of it?

Our three-year Higher Apprenticeship Substations program will train you to become an engineer working on 11KV -132KV Substations within our major projects division. During your training, you'll learn about project management, sales, design, testing equipment, safety protocols, system protection and control, whilst working on projects involving substation refurbishment, substation new builds, maintenance, technical support, problem diagnosis, and fault fixing.

This job will have a significant impact on the electricity network across England and Wales for the next 40 or 50 years. You'll be involved in, asset replacement and refurbishment, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, and connecting new customers. You'll also play a crucial role in integrating renewable energy sources like wind and solar farms into the electricity network.
As you progress, you may even commission new equipment and take on responsibilities for the safety of your co-workers. If this sounds like the kind of opportunity you'd like to be part of, we're very interested in talking to you!
By the end of the programme, you'll hold a Level 4 Electrical Power Network Engineer and, most importantly, have a job waiting for you!

As part of your Apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto a Level 4 Electrical Power Network Engineer Apprenticeship which will take you 3 years to complete. You will be fully supported by our partnered training provider, Loughborough College, to achieve this qualification by attending college on a block release basis - travel and accomodation will be covered by Mitie if required.

Could you be our next Apprentice?

You are driven, proactive, and always looking for ways to improve. Building on your existing knowledge and skills comes naturally to you, and you have the enthusiasm to elevate your abilities. Communication is one of your strengths, and you know how to adapt your approach to connect with different people.

As a flexible multitasker, you can manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining great attention to detail. While academic excellence is important, we also value practical individuals with engineering mindsets who are eager to apply themselves.

We are looking for ambitious, driven individuals who are excited about learning and ready to take on new challenges. To succeed as a Mitie apprentice, you'll need:

• Five GCSE's at Grade C/4 (or above) including Level 2 or GCSE C/4 or above in English, Maths and Science.
• AND
• Two A-Levels, including Maths or Physics with a grade of C or above, or a BTEC that includes a Maths or engineering module. Certificates must be provided at the interview stage.
• A valid UK driving license that allows you to drive three months before your start date.
• The ability to live away from home. You'll also spend time in Loughborough, studying for your Higher National Certificate in Electrical Power Network Engineer Apprenticeship

No prior experience? No problem! If you're enthusiastic and ready to learn, we'll give you all the tools you need to succeed

Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.

We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.

When you join us, we'll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days' holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!

We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).

We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there's a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!

Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing at .

Since 1987, Mitie's 72,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.

Join our Mitie Team.

Together our diversity makes us stronger.