EON Utility Solutions Apprentice - Wednesbury (Wednesbury, GB)

E.ON; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company is seeking Street Lighting / Power Engineering Cable Jointer Apprentices in Wednesbury. This 4-year apprenticeship offers hands-on experience, earning leading qualifications in Electrical Power Engineering, including practical training in public highways and construction sites. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English. The role involves site-based work and participation in formal training to develop powerful engineering skills within a dynamic team focused on sustainability.

Benefits

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Life cover

Bonus

Flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings

Qualifications

• Completed minimum school‑leaving requirements and be 18 or older.
• Relevant work placements, studies, hobbies or projects in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Learn all technical aspects of Lighting & Grid.
• Attend block release training programmes for formal qualifications.
• Work in site‑based environments including public highways.

Skills

Engineering interest

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSEs grades A‑C / 9‑4 including Maths, English Language and Science

Job description

We're looking for Street Lighting / Power Engineering Cable Jointer Apprentices to join our Lighting & Grid team as part of our UK Energy Infrastructure Solutions business.

EON Utility Solutions Apprentice - Wednesbury

Here's what you'll be doing

Role: Apprentice - Power Engineering Cable Jointing and Street Lighting Installation, Service and Maintenance.

Location: Wednesbury - Unit A, Patent Drive, Moorcroft Park, Wednesbury, WS10 7XD

At E.ON we are at the forefront of energy innovation, delivering sustainable solutions across various industries. With significant investment in advanced technologies, we are committed to future‑proofing our business while developing the next generation of engineering talent. Joining us as an EON Utility Services Apprentice, you'll be part of a dynamic team contributing to our drive for efficiency and sustainability. This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience while earning qualifications over a four‑year period:

• Level 2 Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering – Distribution & Transmission
• Level 3 Power Distribution Engineering Cable Jointing
• Level 2 Technical Training and NVQ Highways Maintenance Operative
• Level 3 Technical Training & NVQ Highways Electrician

You will spend most of your time out and about from your local depot, learning about all technical aspects of Lighting & Grid. You will also attend block release training programmes to gain your formal qualifications, including courses that provide trade skills such as plant operation and live electrical connections to the underground power distribution network. Learning from experienced professionals and mentors, you'll develop a comprehensive understanding of the power engineering industry as a whole and valuable experience with a major energy solutions company.

This role is hands‑on, so you’ll need to be ready to work in site‑based environments including public highway and construction sites.

Applicants must have completed the minimum school‑leaving requirements and be 18 or older, due to the safety‑critical nature of the role.

What we need from you

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs grades A‑C / 9‑4 (or equivalent) including Maths, English Language and Science.
• A real interest in engineering shown by your relevant work placements, studies, hobbies or projects.
• A passion for safety and PPE requirements.
• Team‑oriented with the confidence to work independently when required.

Here's what you need to know

• Our market‑leading benefits package includes 26 days holiday + bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus and the chance to choose from 20 flexible benefits with tax and / or NI savings. In fact, our benefits package recently won the Personnel Today Reward, Recognition and Benefits Award 2022!
• As the only energy company to feature in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers (our current ranking is 8th) we’ve proven that we’re committed to equal opportunities and actively promote a diverse and inclusive working environment, and fairness for everyone.
• As a Disability Confident Employer we interview every disabled applicant who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
• We have exciting opportunities for everyone to develop their talent at E.ON. Our open access, inclusive talent networks provide networking, learning and development for all, building your skills, qualifications, and capabilities throughout your career.

E.ON is committed to being an inclusive employer. We recognise that everyone is different and we aim to provide a working environment where each person feels respected, valued and able to achieve their full potential. We are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know.

At a glance

Reference no.: 241594 | Closing date: 28/02/2026 | Starting salary: £15,847

Get in touch

For more information about this role please contact [e-mail] – please note, CVs sent directly will not be considered.

About us

E.ON is a privately owned international energy company. Our 75,000 colleagues in 15 countries work daily towards the improvement of technical innovations and user‑friendly customer solutions for the new energy world. We are the first large energy company to focus more heavily upon the energy of the future through our three business areas of energy networks, renewable energies and customer solutions.