Location - Central & Southern Scotland, North West England & Mid / North Wales
Applications - Up to 30th July 2025
Start Date - 5th November 2025
Minimum Criteria
You will have at least 3 years military service and must be no more than 2 years post service by the programme start date of the 5 November 2025.
Driving Licence.
Course
Power Systems Foundation/City & Guilds Accredited
Open Days - Come and meet the team
8th July - Glasgow
22ndJuly - Chester

Where you’ll be working
Within SP Energy Networks, we are focusing on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. With distribution networks designed for predictable, stable demand, it’s vital we upgrade our network to create the flexibility required to cope with the extensive changes to electricity demand, generation and consumer behaviour. Through technology and innovation, we will enable a consumer-led revolution in the use and operation of our system. It will undergo the biggest changes to its design and operation for over half a century and you can be part of it.
We know people are central to building a better future, quicker, and we need talented, hardworking and flexible people to join us.
You’ll find more information about SP Energy Networks, including details of our current projects, on our website.
What you’ll be doing
We will explore your career aspirations together and assess your skills to create a customised programme, ensuring you receive the appropriate development through formal training and hands-on experiences, via rotational placements, that aligns to a suitable role.
Positions are available in the below areas:
Central & Southern Scotland | Northwest England & Mid / North Wales |
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Ayrshire & Clyde South | Merseyside |
Central & Fife | Mid Cheshire |
Dumfries & Stranraer | Mid Wales |
Edinburgh & Borders | Wirral |
Glasgow & Clyde North | North Wales |
Lanarkshire |
What’s in it for you
As part of our one-year programme, you will embark on a journey of growth and development, supported by an experienced mentor and workforce development lead. Throughout the programme, you will gain knowledge and understanding of our industry and the hands-on experience will grant you invaluable insights into SP Energy Networks, enabling you to develop a comprehensive understanding of the industry.
The primary focus of the programme is to enhance your skills to equip you with the knowledge and capabilities required to excel in your future career.
What you’ll bring
We have a vast range of roles to fill to help deliver a low carbon future and we want to hear from people with various skills at all stages of their career.
You will have at least 3 years military service and must be no more than 2 years post service by the programme start date of the 5 November 2025.
For this programme, you’ll also need a driving licence as you’ll need to get to different sites during the programme.
What happens next
We will be hosting an open day in Glasgow 8th July & Chester 22nd July. Register your interest and we will e-mail you with the details.
Click on the ‘Apply Now’ link to submit your online application. If you need support with your application or would like to discuss any adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact exforces@spenergynetworks.co.uk. If you would prefer a call to discuss adjustments let us know by email and we can arrange a call at a time that suits you.
Closing date: 30th July 2025*
*We encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible as we reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.
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