Clean energy champion, SSE has announced its latest apprenticeship recruitment campaign, as it looks to step up delivery of its £12.5bn Net Zero Acceleration Programme.

The business has said it 'needs a green army of energy workers' for a range of positions across its central southern England distribution area as it looks to deliver net zero.

Speaking as the recruitment campaign launched, Director of HR at SSE, John Stewart, said: "I very much see apprentices as being a key component of the workforce to deliver our net zero acceleration programme.

"Really ambitious climate change targets have been set, and going forward, we think that young people have a great opportunity to become the next generation of low-carbon worker, and to help us make good on those commitments."


John continued: "Our apprenticeship programme is really big, by UK standards, and gives young people a fantastic platform to earn while they learn, and secure long-term sustainable careers, at a company that is leading the way in the fight against climate change."

This year the business is recruiting for various positions across the Distribution arm of SSE, Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) - with many of the roles available in rural areas across its south patch; providing high-quality, well-paid training opportunities which support local economies and communities across central southern England.

Jobs include: apprentice jointers, linespersons and electrical fitters working on SSEN's electricity infrastructure; preserving and developing the towers, poles and wires that deliver green energy to some 3.1 million homes and businesses in the Ridgeway, South East, Thames Valley and Wessex regions.

Most apprenticeships take four years to complete and the offer participants the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification.