Operations & Maintenance - Engineering Apprenticeship

 'Become an Operator/Maintainer of the Future' 4 year Apprenticeship A Uniper UK apprenticeship is your ticket to becoming an Operator/Maintainer of the future. You will gain first-rate training and mentoring along with hands on experience and the qualifications to prove it! Our apprenticeship is not just a real alternative to university, but also a genuine chance to learn and prove yourself at one of the largest power and gas companies in the world. We want inspired and talented individuals to be part of an accredited apprenticeship scheme which can open up a world of opportunities to you both now and in the future.   

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

Why choose a Uniper UK apprenticeship?

We take your training and development very seriously and invest heavily to provide you with all of the tools you will need to be successful as you progress your career in the industry. You’ll learn on the job, gaining vital hands on experience at our technologically advanced power stations around the UK whilst getting paid for it. What’s more, in years 1 and 2 you’ll gain formal Engineering training and qualifications with an offsite training provider , in years 3 and 4 you’ll gain a HNC qualification and  will continue your operations and maintenance development at one of our Power Plants in the South East. 

We have teams of highly talented and experienced Operators and Engineers – who you’ll be learning from directly. There’s a real community feel – as you’ll be one of a number of Apprentices on the same career path together.

And, finally there’s our name. Uniper UK is recognised around the world as one of the largest power and energy companies. We supply power to 40 million homes and businesses – over 5 million of them are here in the UK.  What’s more, we are also leading the way with decarbonising the energy network with new exciting projects such as Carbon Capture Storage and Hydrogen Generation.

What’s on offer?

At the end of your Apprenticeship, you’ll have some impressive qualifications under your belt, including a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering, a NVQ Level 3 in an Engineering discipline and a HNC qualification. This will enable you to gain rounded experience that could open up career opportunities including support for further education – even a degree! And, you’ll be well on your way to becoming an Operator/Maintainer with real work experience behind you – even better you won’t have built up any debt.

Get qualifications and experience – and get paid! Your starting salary will be £16,750  and this will increase every 12 months subject to satisfactory performance, so in the fourth year, you could be earning over £29,000 and once graduated be earning over £37,000.

Your profile

We look for capable individuals who have a combination of academic achievements as well as an interest in operating and maintaining power plants. 

This apprenticeship covers a range of skillsets and disciplines including mechanical, electrical , control and instrumentation, the chosen individual will specialise in one of these fields.

So, if you’ve always been fascinated by how all things work and you love taking them apart and putting them back together again, this apprenticeship could be perfect for you. 

If you have such a passion – and you have at least five 4-9 Grades at GCSE in English, Math’s, Science and Technology (or equivalents) - we’d love to hear from you. 

Your qualities

• Competitive salary
• Personal development and Learning opportunities
• Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions
• 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Electric vehicle charging at our sites
• In house Occupational Health Services
• Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
• Performance related benefits
• Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work, or buy and sell extra holiday
• Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

 Your contact

Should you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the UK Talent Acquisition Manager

dominic.lindsey@uniper.energy

Please note, any CV’s sent via email would not be taken into consideration. All CV’s must be submitted via the online application process only.

 Job information 

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.