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Modern Apprenticeships

We are breaking new ground with our utility modern apprenticeships.

We are one of the first employers to offer an apprenticeship in the following areas:

  • Gas Network Operations - service and mains laying

  • Water Network Operations - service  and mains laying

  • Electric Network Operations - Cable laying and overhead lines

Apprentices work within a small team of 3-4 and learn on the job.  They will also attend college in blocks of one week at a time for about 12 weeks per year, ultimately achieving an NVQ level 3 in their chosen trade.

Apprentices are supported by work-based mentors and assessors as well as our hand-picked training providers.

You'll be paid a training rate, but it increases every time you reach a milestone.  The opportunity to progress is limitless.

OpenGas Network Operations Career Path

OpenWater Network Operations Career Path

OpenElectric Network Operations Career Path

Apprentice pay starts at around £160 per week rising to £300 per week in your final year.

Our apprentice opportunities exist in the following regions: -

Water
Merseyside, Cheshire, Lancashire and Staffordshire

Gas
Yorkshire regions to be confirmed (Northern Gas)

Gas
West Midlands

Electrical
Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Shropshire

All the spaces on our 2007 scheme are now filled.  We will be recruiting again in 2008. Please return to thess pages at the beginning of 2008 to apply for next years scheme.

Apply for our modern apprenticeship programme