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Join our award-winning apprenticeship programme

Applications for our September 2025 Industrial Apprenticeships will open January.

Winner of DfE Apprenticeship awards 2023 in the Large Employer in Partnership with a Training Provider category.

Winner of the Special Award for Diversity and Inclusion, Department for Economy DfE Apprenticeship Awards 2023.

Why join the NIE Networks Programme?

IET accredited apprenticeship programme

Earn while you learn, no student debt

Entry salary of £16,714 plus annual bonus depending on role with set milestones for pay progression

Salary of £30,000+ upon completion

34 days leave rising to 38 days (on service)

Professionally accredited qualification in a dynamic industry

Award winning apprenticeship programme with bespoke training facilities and specialised instructors

Employer matched pension contributions up to 8%

Who are we looking for?

  • You must be 16 years old or above at start date (September 2025)
  • You hold or expect to achieve 3 GCSE's (or equivalent) at Grades 3-9 (Grade D-A*) including Mathematics, English Language and a STEM related subject (Prior to start date in September).

We accept and welcome diversity in all areas – if you can do the job, we want you.

Personal development and career progression

At NIE Networks we want the best. The energy industry is moving at pace and we're leading the way to a 100% renewable future.

We need passionate, enthusiastic problem solvers who can work well in a team and use their own ingenuity to help us transform the grid for the future.

If that's you then we want you to be the best you can be. We want to find out where your strengths lie and what it is that you really want - and then we'll help you carve your way to get there.

There is no ceiling in NIE Networks. We have a staff retention rate of 96% and a quarter of our senior management team started their careers with us as apprentices. 

 

Your health and wellbeing

To get the best out of you we need to look after your health and wellbeing so we have initiatives in place to do just that.

  • Access to private medical cover
  • Free GP helpline service
  • Confidential counselling helpline
  • Free eye tests and eyecare vouchers
  • Childcare support scheme *subject to eligibility
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Cycle to work scheme (£3k limit)
  • Option to purchase up to 5 days additional holiday
  • Health and wellbeing forum
  • Health assessments made available

Frequently Asked Questions

Read our FAQ’s for full details about the Apprenticeship Programme.

FAQs

How do I apply and what is the process?

  1. Fill out your application form
  2. Aptitude test
  3. Competency based interview
  4. Practical Assessment
  5. Meet and great

Our application process has now closed, recruitment for 2025 intake will open in January 2025.