Electrical Engineering Apprentice - Women in Gas in Halton, gb

Job description

Role Overview
4‐year fixed‐term contract travelling across the network. 40 hours per week. Must travel to the York Training Centre (accommodation available). Start date: 14 September 2026. This apprenticeship is Level 3 and aims to build technical knowledge, skills and confidence over time through training and support, with a progression towards an HNC in electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

Maintain the electric systems that control gas flow through the network.

Identify faults and carry out repairs using training and support from experienced engineers onsite and tutors at the Training Centre.

Check equipment and keep systems running safely.

Work through faults and understand how to solve them.

Support installation, repair and maintenance work on site.

Use specialist tools and diagnostic equipment.

Wear required PPE and work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

Ready to take first steps into a career in Gas Engineering.

Age 18 or over by the start of the programme.

Have GCSE Maths, English and a Science at grades 4 to 9, or equivalent.

Have a full UK manual driving licence.

Live within 45 minutes of the advertised location.

Finish any other apprenticeships by the time you start.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus recognised bank holidays and two extra half‐days over the Christmas period.

Generous stakeholder pension scheme, doubling your contribution up to 10%.

Flexible benefits and salary sacrifice options, including discounts on UK attractions, gym memberships, restaurants, experience days and access to a virtual GP service.

Family‐friendly policies: up to 6 weeks of paternity leave and 6 months of full pay for maternity leave (for eligible employees), plus shared parental leave and more.

About Northern Gas Networks
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 37,000 km of underground pipes. Our values are Trailblazing, Empowered, Heartfelt, Community Focused, Intellectually Curious and Happy. We champion equality, diversity and inclusion and support initiatives through Colleague Communities.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Runcorn

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

06-07-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English