Register Your Interest - Electro-Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship 2027

Embark on a five-year (not including end-point assessment) electro-mechanical engineering degree apprenticeship with hands-on experience working on cutting-edge projects. You’ll work with diverse teams across the business through six-month placements while studying part-time at the University of Nottingham for a fully-funded BEng (Hons) in Electro-mechanical Engineering . Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, E.ON will continue to support you in achieving chartered status.

During the programme, you’ll have the opportunity to select placements based on your interests and career goals, like:

• Designing sustainable district heating systems to help decarbonise cities.
• Collaborating with clients on pioneering solar energy projects , supporting their shift to renewable energy.
• Optimising the performance of critical assets to enhance energy efficiency and reduce emissions.
• Working on advanced technologies such as hydrogen production, heat pumps and carbon capture solutions.

What we need from you

To join this exciting programme, you’ll need:

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) , including Grade 4 or above in English language and Grade 5 or above in maths.
• 3 A-levels (or equivalent) with at least a Grade B in A-level maths and two additional A-levels at Grade B (or equivalent). Note: citizenship skills, general studies, and critical thinking are not accepted.

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• A relevant BTEC engineering qualification , T-level , a preceding level apprenticeship , or equivalent demonstrable work experience in the field, which we will review on a case-by-case basis.

Here’s what you need to know

• Your base location will be our Nottingham office . We operate a hybrid working model, so depending on placements you will be expected in the office 1-3 days a week, with the flexibility to work from home on other days. Company-funded travel will be required, and you may have placement opportunities at other E.ON sites across the UK.
• After your first couple of years on placement, we may encourage you to work at one of our operational sites, such as Sheffield or London, to deepen your skills and understanding of the wider business.
• Your degree will be completed on a block-release basis, with approximately four five-day blocks on campus each year.
• We offer potential for pay progression throughout your apprenticeship based on academic and placement performance.
• You may only apply for one E.ON degree/level 7 apprenticeship scheme, so please choose the one that best aligns with your career goals.

Why E.ON

An apprenticeship at E.ON isn’t just about gaining hands‑on experience in the workplace, it’s about unlocking your potential and helping you develop into a qualified professional. From day one you’ll be supported by E.ON’s early careers team, your mentor and a buddy from a previous apprenticeship scheme to ensure your journey is as rewarding as it is impactful. And you’ll be joining an award-winning apprenticeship programme, within a diverse and inclusive workplace where your contributions are valued and recognised.

• Award-Winning Workplace - We’re proud to be named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 and the Best Place to Work for 16–34-year-olds .
• Outstanding Benefits - Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings.
• Inclusive and Diverse - We’re the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers . We’re also proud winners of Best Employer for Women and Human Company of the Year - recognising our inclusive, people‑first culture.

Our job application process is a chance for us to get to know the real you and find out whether the role will be a good fit. So, whilst we’re happy for you to embrace AI and use AI tools to support your application, we also want to make sure we have plenty of opportunities to see the real, authentic you and find out about what makes you who you are.

Our apprenticeships attract significant interest, and we may close them early if all places are filled.

About E.ON UK

We’re one of the UK’s leading energy providers, working with our customers to help them become more sustainable at home, helping companies reduce their business carbon footprint and supporting communities in minimising the environmental impact of our cities’ infrastructure and residents.

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