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SSE recruits apprentices and trainees across its electricity networks (SSEN Distribution), renewables and thermal businesses in Scotland and the south of England. Entry-level craft apprenticeships (lines, fitter, multi-craft, mechanical, control and instrumentation) need no minimum grades; higher programmes lead to a Level 4, HNC, HND or degree, alongside a three-year Trainee Engineering programme and Scottish Graduate Apprenticeships.

Programmes

1 tracked · status for the next intake that is recruiting

Apprenticeship types

6 offered · degree apprenticeships first

  • Business Management Graduate Apprenticeship

    Level 6Degree

    Business · 4 years

    More about this programme: Business Management Graduate Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Business Management Graduate Apprenticeship (Scotland)
    Qualification
    BSc (Hons) Business Management
    Business areas
    Project Services
    Locations
    Perth

    August 2026 start, closed 19 October 2025. Scottish Graduate Apprenticeship.

    Source for Business Management Graduate Apprenticeship

  • Trainee Engineering Programme

    Level and degree status not published

    Engineering · 3 years

    More about this programme: Trainee Engineering Programme
    Standard
    Not published
    Qualification
    Not published
    Business areas
    Networks, Renewables, Thermal
    Locations
    Not published

    Requires A level Maths and Science (preferably Physics) at A-C, SQA Highers at A-B, or a relevant HNC.

    Source for Trainee Engineering Programme

  • Higher apprenticeships (BEMS, Project Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveyor, IT & Digital)

    Level and degree status not published

    Discipline not published · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Higher apprenticeships (BEMS, Project Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveyor, IT & Digital)
    Standard
    Not published
    Qualification
    Level 4, HNC, HND or degree, depending on the programme
    Business areas
    Building Energy Management Services, Project Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, IT & Digital
    Locations
    Not published

    Listed as programme types; no live adverts, so levels per programme are not evidenced.

    Source for Higher apprenticeships (BEMS, Project Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveyor, IT & Digital)

  • Electrical Power Network Engineer Apprenticeship

    Level 4

    Engineering · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Electrical Power Network Engineer Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Electrical Power Networks Engineer
    Qualification
    Level 4 Apprentice Electrical Power Networks Engineer qualification
    Business areas
    Electricity networks
    Locations
    Not published
    Source for Electrical Power Network Engineer Apprenticeship

  • Entry-level apprenticeships (Lines, Fitter, Multi-Craft, Mechanical, Control & Instrumentation)

    Level not published

    Engineering · 3 to 4 years (some multi-skilled roles in Scotland take an extra year)

    More about this programme: Entry-level apprenticeships (Lines, Fitter, Multi-Craft, Mechanical, Control & Instrumentation)
    Standard
    Not published
    Qualification
    Accredited qualification (not specified per programme)
    Business areas
    SSEN Distribution, Renewables, Thermal
    Locations
    Not published

    No qualification requirements; networks apprentices attend college in two-week blocks each term, other programmes start with 18 months full-time at college.

    Source for Entry-level apprenticeships (Lines, Fitter, Multi-Craft, Mechanical, Control & Instrumentation)

  • Entry-level apprenticeships (Project Management, Digital, Business)

    Level not published

    Business · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Entry-level apprenticeships (Project Management, Digital, Business)
    Standard
    Not published
    Qualification
    Not published
    Business areas
    Project Management, Digital, Business
    Locations
    Not published

    No qualification requirements.

    Source for Entry-level apprenticeships (Project Management, Digital, Business)

SSE does not publish the university or provider for any of these.

Entry requirements

A levels
None for most apprenticeships (strengths-based). Trainee Engineering: Maths and Science (preferably Physics) at A2 grade A-C
UCAS points
Not published
GCSEs
Not published
Equivalents
Scotland: SQA Highers grade A-B (trainee); Graduate Apprenticeship: four Highers at BBBB, or a relevant Foundation Apprenticeship, Modern Apprenticeship or HNC; relevant engineering HNC accepted for trainees
Other
Aged 16+ at the start, no upper age limit; right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship); references via Security Watchdog after offer

As SSE publishes them; requirements differ between programmes, so check the advert before you apply.

Application process

  1. Online applicationFebruary to March
  2. Online tests
  3. Online video interview
  4. Assessment session
  5. Offer
  1. 1

    Online application

    When: February to March

    One vacancy plus a second choice

  2. 2

    Online tests

    When: 1-2 weeks after applying; most completed in April

    Behaviour-based and ability components

  3. 3

    Online video interview

  4. 4

    Assessment session

    Virtual or in person: group exercise, presentation and interview

  5. 5

    Offer

    Verbal then email; contract takes about 6 weeks

Typical timeline

Opens
February
Closes
March
Assessment
April (online assessments)
Offers
Not published
Starts
Not published

Windows for the 2027 intake, September 2026 to August 2027

  • Expected, ~FebApprentice and Trainee Programmes

Locations and universities

Locations
Perth, Scotland, South of England
Universities and training providers
Not published

Salary and benefits

Starting salary
Entry-level apprentice £14,894; Higher/Degree apprentice £24,580; Trainee Engineer £24,580
Progression
After qualifying: apprentices circa £29,000; trainee engineers circa £33,000
Notes
Varies slightly between SSE businesses
Benefits
  • 34 days' holiday including bank holidays
  • All college costs covered
  • Tools and PPE supplied
  • Apprenticeship mentors and a programme coordinator
  • Week-long induction in Scotland or the south of England

Cohort size and intakes

Intake years
2026 intake

What stands out

Hires on strengths, not grades: many craft apprenticeships have no minimum qualifications, and SSE says 92% of apprentices and trainees stay with the company after completing their training.

Sources

Where every fact above comes from
  1. 1
    careers.sse.com/apprenticeships-and-trainees

    Accessed · Programme overview, 2-4 years, strengths not grades, four-stage selection process

  2. 2
    careers.sse.com/entry-level-apprenticeships-trainee-programmes

    Accessed · Entry-level programme types with no qualification requirements

  3. 3
    careers.sse.com/higher-apprenticeships-and-trainee-programmes

    Accessed · Higher programme types (Level 4/HNC/HND/degree), Electrical Power Network Engineer L4

  4. 4
    careers.sse.com/early-careers-faqs

    Accessed · Age, qualifications, Feb-Mar advertising, April assessments, 37 hours, 34 days' holiday, salaries, durations, college structure, 92% retention

  5. 5
    careers.sse.com/jobs/business-management-graduate-apprenticeship-perth-perthshire-scotland-united-kingdom-cdfff9d6-036b-4fae-86ef-4d222447cef8

    Accessed · Business Management GA, BSc (Hons), 4 years, Perth, £24,580, BBBB Highers, closed 19 Oct 2025, August 2026 start

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