Power Industry
You should consider an apprenticeship within the power industry if you are looking for a career which is challenging, varied, interesting and rewarding.
The Power Industry is responsible for generating, distributing and supplying electricity to both domestic and industrial customers. Modern society is highly dependant on the supply of electricity and without it there would be chaos.
Would you like to play an important part in keeping the electricity flowing?
Generation
93% Of the electricity generated in Great Britain is produced in Power Stations whilst 8% is generated through renewable energy sources such as hydro & wind.
Jobs within power generation include:
- Operations Technician
- Control & Instrument Technician
- Shift Engineer
- Operations Manager
- Station Manager
Transmission
The transmission sector is responsible for transporting the electricity from the power stations where it is made. The electricity network includes 4500 miles of high voltage overhead lines and 400 miles of underground, high voltage lines.
Jobs within electricity transmission include:
- Transmission Fitter
- Power Systems Protection Engineer
- Transmission Lines Person
- Transmission Cable Jointer
- Operational Engineer
- Engineering Supervisor
- Operational Team Leader
Distribution
Distribution companies such as E.ON and Scottish Power, bring the electricity from the overhead power cables to your home through lower voltage cables both under and over-ground.
Jobs within the sector are:
- Electrical Fitter
- Overhead Lines
- Distribution Cable Jointer
- Operational Engineer
- Operational Team Leader
- Engineering Supervisor
General Engineering & Manufacturing
The engineering and manufacturing industry encompasses a wide variety of jobs.
Typical jobs within the industry are:
- Precision Engineer
- Sheet Fabrication/ Welding
- Quality Engineer
- Calibration Engineers
