Trainee Operational Engineer

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a number of Trainee Operational Engineers to join our Operations Directorate.

This cohort of up and coming Engineers will receive one year of intense training and development, that will introduce them to Electricity North West, provide them with an appreciation of our Operations Teams and what they do, ultimately resulting in becoming authorised to independently operate on our Low Voltage Network.

In this role you can expect to spend a great deal of time out in the field so a passion for being outdoors in all weathers would be a benefit.

On successful completion of your 12 month Training Programme, you will be employed as a Delivery Technician on a starting salary of £41349.60 plus a company car or a cash car allowance and you will be responsible for the successful delivery of a varied portfolio of work on the LV & HV distribution network to time, cost and quality targets; ensuring that all works are carried out in accordance with the relevant Health and Safety legislation and company codes of practice, in the event of a fault you will also be required undertake LV & HV switching to restore power to our customers.

There is also opportunity for future progression to become authorised to operate our High Voltage Network and become a Senior Authorised Engineer ( SAP ). 

To apply for this role you will hold a minimum of a HNC or Batchelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar; with a background that includes skills that would be transferable into our business. 

You will also require the following 

• The ability to work by yourself with a minimal amount of supervision and take responsibility for your own development. 
• Proficiency in MS Office with good analytical skills and with the ability to produce and interpret spreadsheets and to produce MI report. 
• A focus and drive to provide exceptional customer service 
• Excellent written and verbal communication 
• A full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle 

To learn more about this role please get in touch with our Talent Acquisition Team at careers@enwl.co.uk or on 0845 366 0092 (option 2)

We’re champions of the North West, and we’re proud that our electricity network connects communities and helps keep the electricity flowing every minute of every day, from when you wake up to when you fall asleep and all the hours in between. A key part of the UK’s journey to net zero carbon is the revolution of our electricity industry, and as the region's network operator, it’s our responsibility to lead the way, help the North West to decarbonise and pave the way for the growth of renewable energy. Together we have the energy to transform our communities. We are switched on. We are adaptable. We take pride.

Our people important to us and we’re passionate about creating a great place to work where we can all be ourselves, reach our full potential and build long lasting careers. We’re striving to increase diversity of thought and talent in our people and to recruit highly skilled workforce that’s representative of the communities we serve. For us, embracing our differences is what makes us stronger.

We are only able to consider applications from candidates who are able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK without sponsorship from Electricity North West.