Graduate Engineer Trainee Programme - Start at £39k

Northern Powergrid Limited; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured placements across eng./bus.

Mentor support

Electrical Power Network Engineer *Ap*

Job summary

Northern Powergrid invites ambitious graduates to join its Graduate & Technical Trainee Programme, a 27‑month development path across North East, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. You’ll gain structured placements, industry training, and real‑world experience to become a qualified engineer.

Two pathways—Non‑Operational and Operational Engineer—offer office and field exposure, delivering a future network engineer with excellent progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• To apply, you must have attained, or expect to attain by July 2027, one of the following:
• A Degree; or
• A Level 4 or Level 5 qualification plus a minimum of two years' relevant industry experience
• You qualification should be in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or Telecommunications).
• You will also need a full UK driving licence before the start date.

Responsibilities

• Join a 27‑month development programme with structured placements across engineering and business functions.
• Complete a Level 4 Electrical Power Network Engineer Apprenticeship delivered by EA Technology.
• Be mentored by professional engineers and gain hands‑on experience on the network.
• Work on projects that power homes and businesses and support net zero transition.

Job description

Northern Powergrid invites ambitious graduates to join its Graduate & Technical Trainee Programme, a 27‑month development path across North East, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. You’ll gain structured placements, industry training, and real‑world experience to become a qualified engineer.

Two pathways—Non‑Operational and Operational Engineer—offer office and field exposure, delivering a future network engineer with excellent progression opportunities.