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UK Power Networks Power Industry Apprenticeship in Cable Jointing, Overhead 2027

Based in Bury St Edmunds and Sundridge, Kent.

No published policyPower Industry Apprenticeship in cable jointing, overhead lines or substation fitting, plus Digital Academy routes

Unconfirmed. UK Power Networks publishes no sponsorship policy for its power industry apprenticeship in cable jointing, overhead, so we cannot state a firm answer. No salary figure, entry grades or sponsorship position are published.

Sponsors grads?
Not published
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
apprenticeship
2027 cycle
No published date as of 1 October 2026
Confidence
high

UK Power Networks Power Industry Apprenticeship in cable jointing, overhead: at a glance

Locations
Bury St Edmunds, Sundridge, Kent“Training usually takes place in house training centres in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk and Sundridge in Kent.”Source
Degree requirement
GCSE in Maths, Science and English (Grade A-D, 4/9) for the Foundation Apprentice“Yes, for the Foundation Apprentice there are academic requirement of GCSE in Maths, Science and English (Grade A-D, 4/9).”Source

How UK Power Networks recruits

Undated page (current at 2026-10-04); intake year not stated. 5 stages, from UK Power Networks's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-04. Test providers are named only where UK Power Networks names them.

  1. Online assessment

    Online tests

    An online assessment is the first stage. Format and provider not described.

    “First, you'll complete an online assessment (it is fun!).”
    Source

  2. CV review

    CV

    CV reviewed against minimum requirements, including location.

    “Should you pass this, you will then move onto the next stage where we will review your CV to confirm it meets the minimum requirements, including your location.”
    Source

  3. Audio interview

    Other stage

    One-way audio interview: candidates record their answers. Audio only, so not typed as one-way video.

    • recorded audio responses
    “Next, there's an audio interview where you record your answers.”
    Source

  4. Assessment centre

    Assessment centre

    Successful candidates are invited to an assessment centre. Exercises not described.

    “If you're successful, you'll be invited to an assessment centre.”
    Source

  5. Virtual interview

    Other stage

    Final virtual interview for the strongest assessment centre candidates. Live or recorded format not stated.

    “Finally, those who excel will proceed to a virtual interview.”
    Source

Every programme and stage at UK Power Networks

“We also offer apprenticeships in our Digital Academy, in business admin and finance ensuring we train people across all areas of the company.”
UK Power Networks, from its own careers pages
The catch: The FAQ list on the page includes how the company decides the trade for each successful applicant, and whether accommodation is paid if you have to stay away from home, so both the trade and time away are decided for you.
UK Power Networks early careersVerify on gov.uk

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What UK Power Networks publishes about this programme

Checked against UK Power Networks's own careers pages on 2026-10-01. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

  • Visa sponsorship policy: not published
  • Application dates: not published
  • Programme description: not published
  • Duration and start date: not published
  • Who can apply: not published
  • Pay: not published
  • Locations: published
  • Degree requirement: published
  • Recruitment stages: published

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Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-09-23. Application dates last checked 2026-10-01. How we check programme verdicts

Common questions

Does UK Power Networks sponsor visas for its power industry apprenticeship in cable jointing, overhead?

Unconfirmed. UK Power Networks publishes no sponsorship policy for its power industry apprenticeship in cable jointing, overhead, so we cannot state a firm answer. The UK Power Networks Power Industry Apprenticeship is endorsed by Energy and Utility Skills and accredited by the IET. It trains you to be a fully qualified craft person in one of three trades: distribution cable jointer, overhead lines person, or electrical substation fitter. The apprenticeship lasts two or three years depending on the programme. Separate apprenticeships run in the company's Digital Academy and in business administration and finance. Apprentices get industry recognised qualifications, support from the training programme team and the placement team, a full supply of personal protective equipment, corporate clothing and tools, and a competitive salary with pay rises on hitting career milestones. No salary figure, entry grades or sponsorship position are published.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme is not published clearly enough to judge against the threshold.

What is the catch international students miss with UK Power Networks?

The FAQ list on the page includes how the company decides the trade for each successful applicant, and whether accommodation is paid if you have to stay away from home, so both the trade and time away are decided for you.

When do applications open for the UK Power Networks power industry apprenticeship in cable jointing, overhead?

No published date as of 1 October 2026. Checked on 2026-10-01 against UK Power Networks's own site.

Where is the UK Power Networks power industry apprenticeship in cable jointing, overhead based?

Bury St Edmunds, Sundridge, Kent, according to UK Power Networks's own careers information.

What degree do you need for the UK Power Networks power industry apprenticeship in cable jointing, overhead?

GCSE in Maths, Science and English (Grade A-D, 4/9) for the Foundation Apprentice, according to UK Power Networks's own careers information.

How should I confirm UK Power Networks's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on UK Power Networks's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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