Modern society could not function without an electricity supply system that is both reliable and available. No electricity would mean chaos; it would bring the country to a standstill.
At the flick of a switch you can boil a kettle, work on a computer, watch TV, but have you ever stopped to think about how many skilled people working in the industry make this happen?
Many of the jobs in the electricity industry are highly skilled and are in huge demand in a wide range of engineering, science and technology based industries. There is an increasing need for skilled people to work in UK engineering and technology businesses so that the UK can compete successfully in the world economy.
The industry employs tens of thousands of people in many different jobs. It offers great opportunities to specialise and to gain qualifications. There are also excellent prospects for long term career development.
What Apprenticeships are available?
Find out more about employers in the electricity industry
Take a look at the role of a Cable Jointer, Electrical Fitter and an Overhead Lineworker.
A Day in the life of........real people doing real jobs
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