Northern Powergrid

The energy sector is going through exciting changes as we work to create a smarter, greener energy system and support the UK’s ambition to meet net zero emissions.

We're investing in our network, our customers and our people.

That's where you come in. Whether you want to begin an exciting career journey as a graduate, trainee or apprentice, or you're looking for new opportunities to build on your existing experience, you'll find something unique with us.

We're committed to creating job opportunities that support upskilling, reskilling and multiskilling. This will help us create a strong, diverse workforce that will help the region prosper, support a low carbon future and enable people, including those from underepresented and socially disadvantaged groups, reach their career potential.

Would you like to be part of the team that manages the electricity network that connects communities, enables economies and is key to the growth of low carbon technologies?

Being part of #TeamPowergrid takes dedication and commitment. Our people need to be customer-focused and ready to make every contact count when it comes to supporting our all our customers (internal and external).

As a 24/7 business that power communities, economies and peoples' everyday lives, colleagues are part of an essential team. Our people demonstrate a 'can-do' attitude and are ready to meet the challenges of managing a power network spanning 9,650 square miles and the opportunities associated with creating a greener energy system to power our lives now and in the future.

Building our future workforce Northern Powergrid is powering forward to create a future workforce that is increasingly diverse, inclusive and equitable and we're committed to creating opportunities which enable current and future colleagues to reach their full career potential.

From enhanced apprenticeship campaigns aimed at inspiring new careers for all to pledging to work with partners to create green job opportunities, Northern Powergrid is taking action to create a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve. We've already set out our intention to create 1,000 new job opportunities across our operating area in the North East, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire between 2023 and 2028.