Electrical Engineering Apprentice - Gas Network

Maintain electrical systems that control and monitor the gas network Carry out fault-finding to identify and resolve electrical issues Support installation, repair and maintenance work on site Use specialist tools and diagnostic equipment to test systems Check equipment to ensure it is operating safely and efficiently Work alongside experienced engineers on operational sites Follow safety procedures when working with electrical systems Record work completed and support ongoing maintenance activities

Training:
Week 1 induction at Thorpe Park, Leeds, including HR, health and safety, breathing apparatus training and course enrolment Weeks 2–5 on site, working alongside experienced engineers From week 6, full-time training at our York Training Centre Training includes classroom learning, practical workshops and on-site experience with a mentor From year 2, apprentices complete an HNC in Electrical Engineering Level 4

Training Outcome:

All progression is subject to role availability and future applications, but your career could take you into:

Progress into a qualified Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer role within the network Work independently maintaining and repairing electrical systems Take on more complex fault finding and specialist technical work Progress into roles such as Lead Engineer or Team Leader Explore wider opportunities across the business, including technical or operational roles

Employer Description:

We deliver gas to 2.9 million homes and businesses across the North East, Northern Cumbria, and much of Yorkshire, through a network of over 37,000km of underground pipes. Serving both major cities and rural communities, we are committed to safety, reliability, and innovation. Our values – Trailblazing, Empowered, Heartfelt, Community Focused, Intellectually Curious, and Happy, shape everything we do. We are proud to champion equality, diversity, and inclusion, and actively support initiatives alongside our Colleague Communities (LGBTQ/Women’s/Roots&Resonance/Parents&Carers/DisABILITY) to ensure we reflect and uplift the communities we serve.

Working Hours :
Start Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm during initial training. As you progress, you’ll move onto a rotating shift pattern covering 24/7 operations, including evenings, nights and weekends.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Fault-finding,Safety Awareness