At ScottishPower, we’re focused on playing our part. We’re committed to speeding up the transition to cleaner electric transport, improving air quality and over time, driving down bills - to deliver a better future, quicker for everyone.
We know that people are central to helping us realise this vision and we need talented, hardworking and flexible people to join us. Through our Early Careers Programmes we develop our own talent and offer a wide range of careers for people with different skills, expertise and ambitions. Our industry is going through unprecedented levels of innovation and change so there’s never been a better time to join us.
Check out our programmes below to see which one is right for you!
Do you have National 5s or GCSEs?
| Engineering Pre-Apprenticeship | SP Energy Networks Craft Apprenticeship | SP Renewables Offshore Apprenticeship |
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| For school leavers who want to gain knowledge and experience of the sector. | Earn and learn with a practical and technical career working on our network. | Blend academic and technical training with work-based learning to kick start your career in the offshore wind industry. |
Either:- 2 National 5s
- 2 GCSEs at grades A-C / 4-9
| Either:- 3 National 5s
- 3 GCSEs at grades A-C / 4-9
English, Maths and a STEM related subject | Either:- 4 National 5s
- 4 GCSEs at grades A-C / 4-9
English, Maths and a Science |
Do you have Highers or A Levels?
SP Renewables Operation
& Maintenance Apprenticeship | SP Renewables Onshore
Development Project
Management Apprenticeship | Graduate Apprenticeship |
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| Earn and learn with a practical and technical career working on our onshore windfarms. | Blend academic and work-based learning to kick start your career in project management. | Study a degree while obtaining unique work experiences. |
| Either:Grades A-C in Maths and either Physics or English | Either:Grades A-C including Maths
OR Craft Apprenticeship qualification
OR work experience within a development, environmental or project management workplace (site or office-based) | Typically:- Minimum 3 Highers
- Minimum 3 A Levels
Grades A-C
Based on university entry criteria for the degree course |
| Power Engineering Apprenticeship | Project Management Apprenticeship |
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| A great alternative to uni, you can work and study for a future in power engineering. | A great alternative to uni, you can work and study for a career in project management. |
Either:Grades A-C including Maths
We’ll also consider BTEC Electronic & Electrical Engineering at Level 3 or National Certificate SCQF Level 6 in Electronic & Electrical Engineering. | Either:Grades A-C in Maths, Science, English, Business or IT
We’ll also consider relevant BTEC at Level 3 or National Certificate SCQF Level 6. |
Do you have relevant or transferrable experience?
| SP Renewables Onshore Development Project Management Apprenticeship | Trainee Site Manager Programme | Adult Craft Trainee Programme |
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| Blend academic and work-based learning to kick start your career in project management. | Develop your career in construction within the transmission section. | This fast track programme builds on your existing skills from other industries combining technical, academic and on the job training. |
You’ll need work experience within a development, environmental or project management workplace (site or office-based).
OR either:Grades A-C including Maths
OR Craft Apprenticeship qualification | You’ll need:- Experience in the transmission sector at a supervisory level
- Experience of working on major projects
OR- Electrical, civil, construction management degree (or similar)
| You’ll need experience working within an engineering environment (or similar) where health and safety is paramount. |
Trainee Benefits at ScottishPower
List of benefit at ScottishPower: Attractive starting salary, Subsidised gym facilities, Stakeholder pension scheme, Generous holiday entitlement, Access to professional medical staff through our occupational health department.