Electro-mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

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Electro-mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

What you’ll be doing

Embark on a five-year (not including end-point assessment) electro-mechanical engineering degree apprenticeship with hands-on experience working on cutting-edge projects. You’ll work with diverse teams across the business through six-month placements while studying part-time at the University of Nottingham for a fully-funded BEng (Hons) in Electro-mechanical Engineering. Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, E.ON will continue to support you in achieving chartered status.

During the programme, you'll have the opportunity to select placements based on your interests and career goals, like:

• Designing sustainable district heating systems to help decarbonise cities.
• Collaborating with clients on pioneering solar energy projects, supporting their shift to renewable energy.
• Optimising the performance of critical assets to enhance energy efficiency and reduce emissions.
• Working on advanced technologies such as hydrogen production, heat pumps, and carbon capture solutions.

What we need from you

To join this exciting programme, you’ll need:

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including Grade 4 or above in English language and Grade 5 or above in maths.
• 3 A-levels (or equivalent) with at least a Grade B in A-level maths and two additional A-levels at Grade B (or equivalent). Note: citizenship skills, general studies, and critical thinking are not accepted.

OR

• A relevant BTEC engineering qualification, a preceding level apprenticeship, or equivalent demonstrable work experience in the field, which we will review on a case-by-case basis.

What you need to know

• Your base location will be our Nottingham office. We operate a hybrid working model, so depending on placements you will be expected in the office 1-3 days a week, with the flexibility to work from home on other days. Company-funded travel will be required, and you may have placement opportunities at other E.ON sites across the UK
• After your first couple of years on placement, we may encourage you to work at one of our operational sites, such as Sheffield or London, to deepen your skills and understanding of the wider business. 
• Your degree will be completed on a block-release basis, with approximately four five-day blocks on campus each year.
• We offer a starting salary of £19,350, with potential for pay progression throughout your apprenticeship based on academic and placement performance.
• Our benefits package includes a pension scheme, 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and 20 flexible benefits options. 
• You may only apply for one E.ON degree/level 7 apprenticeship scheme, so please choose the one that best aligns with your career goals.

Why E.ON?

An apprenticeship at E.ON isn’t just about gaining hands-on experience in the workplace, it’s about unlocking your potential and helping you develop into a qualified professional. From day one, you’ll be supported by E.ON’s early careers team, your mentor and a buddy from a previous apprenticeship scheme to ensure your journey is as rewarding as it is impactful. And you’ll be joining a diverse and inclusive workplace where your contributions are valued and recognised.

If you’re passionate about engineering, sustainability and helping to power a better future, apply today and start your career with E.ON, where your work will help shape a cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable energy future. Join us on this journey and make an impact from day one.

Our apprenticeships attract significant interest, and we may close them early if all places are filled.

About E.ON

We’re one of the UK’s leading energy providers, working with our customers to help them become more sustainable at home, helping companies reduce their business carbon footprint and supporting communities in minimising the environmental impact of our cities’ infrastructure and residents. 

We offer a huge variety of roles across the company, from jobs within our customer services team talking directly with our energy customers, to managing our social media channels or our brand campaigns, to working with our legal experts or within our HR and finance teams. There are also the more hands-on roles within our engineering teams, managing our generation assets such as our biomass power stations or our heat networks.  

We offer a range of apprenticeship opportunities in various roles, from level 3 apprenticeships to degree apprenticeships. Our apprenticeships allow you to work full-time and gain valuable experience that pushes you to reach your best. All of this while earning a competitive salary and completing a recognised qualification.  

The world of energy is vast, and we need people with all sorts of different skills and interests to help us lead the energy transition and play their part in achieving net zero. What we do matters and knowing we are making a positive impact on the world is the power that drives us all to help us create a better tomorrow and build a more sustainable future

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.