Location: Salford / Preston
Salary: £18,500
Type: Fixed Term Contract
Deadline: 12/02/2023

With the digital world changing and new and exciting technologies coming to life, it’s a fantastic time to come and join the energy industry especially in IT. You will help us develop new ways of thinking, supporting us in being smarter in how we manage our network and how we keep the flow of electricity to our 5 million customers.​​​​​​​

We are already using electric vehicles and trailing electric machinery on our journey to net zero carbon. Our teams are passionate about making a positive difference to the environment, finding innovative ways to tackle climate change and the increased demand for electricity. This is an exciting opportunity to come and join us on our journey to net zero carbon.

As a IT Software Developer (Wintel) Apprentice, you will work with our expert teams to gain the skills and experience needed to administer and maintain the infrastructure systems in our data centres and in the cloud. You will gain a broad knowledge of data centre technologies and Windows services to monitor critical systems, resolve incidents, complete service requests, and provide field support in our data centres and offices.

What’s in it for you?
Learn while you earn on our fully funded two-year Apprenticeship Programme. It’s a great opportunity to gain hands on experience, develop your skills and knowledge and power a great career with us.​​​​​​​

• Study for an industry recognised level 4 Apprenticeship;
• Have a work-based mentor to support your development;
• A starting salary of £18,500 per year;
• Holidays starting at 23 days per year plus bank holidays, rising an extra day per year;
• Have access to our colleague reward platform offering discounts on high street, retailers, leisure and so much more;
• Membership to our pension scheme offering an employer contribution of up to 14%;

About You:
You will need the following skills and qualifications to start your career journey with us;

• A minimum of Maths and English Language at GCSE (or equivalent) levels 4 – 9 or A* – C;

As well as one of the following –

• Two A Levels A* – C (one must be in a STEM subject), or
• A BTEC National Certificate Level 3 in a relevant subject (merit or distinction) 

We will also be looking for:

• Working as part of a team;
• An interest in driving forward your career;
• Good IT skills, with a desire to learn and develop. 

We welcome applications from all candidates who meet the minimum criteria.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 12^th February 2023.

Assessment Centres will be held in March 2023

If successful in your application, there will be several pre-employment checks we are required to carry out and documents for you to provide before you can join us. Any offer of employment with Electricity North West is subject to the checks being satisfactory.