Development and benefits
What really sets us apart is our excellent training and development opportunities, which is why many of our employees go on to become highly respected figures in the industry.
We also offer industry leading benefits, as you would expect from one of the UK's best big companies to work for.
Training and development opportunities
The Leadership Academy
Our acclaimed Leadership Academy helps managers become Chartered Managers and refine their leadership skills, while high-potential aspiring leaders can gain the knowledge needed for career advancement. Since its 2021 launch, over 200 employees have joined the programmes.
The Digital Academy
Whether it's data analysis, cyber security, or software development, enhance your skills with the Digital Academy. Dive into over 16 programmes focused on expanding your digital and data-related knowledge, skills, and behaviours.
Technical Training Centres
We operate four specialised training centres in the south and east of England. These facilities allow employees to refine their operational and craft skills, such as working on overhead lines, cable jointing, and substation fitting.
Mentoring
Our mentoring platform, “Elevate”, empowers employees to choose their mentors based on specific skills and experience. Offering a variety of programmes - such as traditional, cross-generational, and allyship - Elevate provides mentoring opportunities tailored to every developmental need.
Supported Studies
Each year, we commit more than £700,000 to our Supported Studies programme, which finances external qualifications for employees throughout the company to enhance their knowledge and skills, enabling high performance and career progression.
Your benefits
Green car leasing
Tusker, the Green Car leasing scheme, gives you the ability to offset some of your salary before it gets taxed in exchange for leasing a brand-new all-electric car.
Green car leasing
Tusker, the Green Car leasing scheme, gives you the ability to offset some of your salary before it gets taxed in exchange for leasing a brand-new all-electric car.
Green car leasing
Tusker, the Green Car leasing scheme, gives you the ability to offset some of your salary before it gets taxed in exchange for leasing a brand-new all-electric car.
Green car leasing
Tusker, the Green Car leasing scheme, gives you the ability to offset some of your salary before it gets taxed in exchange for leasing a brand-new all-electric car.
Meet our 40+ club
We are incredibly proud of the number of long serving employees at UK Power Networks. Their dedication to the industry and our organisation for more than 40 years is something to celebrate.
employee story
Forty years is a long time! I left school as soon as I could, to get out into the real world. I like the way the business treats people. I feel like I’m not just a number; I’m a small, but important, part of the company’s success. I feel appreciated and I like the people.
Jill Brooks, 40 years service, Procurement Governance Lead
employee story
It doesn’t seem like 50 years, but when I think about it there have been massive changes during that time. That’s a big part of why the company has always been a good employer. I have worked with some fantastic people throughout my career. I believe the commitment from people today is higher than it has ever been.
Steve White, 50 years service, Head of Network Operations & Control
employee story
I have stayed at UK Power Networks because I enjoy my work, every day is different. I have great colleagues who I work with. Both the company and my colleagues have supported me throughout the years, which I appreciate, it really helped.
James "Jimmy" Bollard, 40 years service - Jointers Mate
employee story
The industry has changed dramatically and the main change has been safety, which has changed for the better. Safety was focused on years ago, but not to the level we do now. It’s the number one priority and 100 times better. UK Power Networks is a good company to work for, it’s been enjoyable, and I’ve made lots of good friends. There are lots of opportunities to retrain and move into new roles.
Paul Peart, 40 years service, Supervisor
Opportunities for service leavers
Are you looking for a meaningful and stable career in an important industry? Do you want to use the skills you picked up in the Armed Forces to make a difference to people’s everyday lives? Then the electrical distribution industry could be for you.
We recognise the wealth of transferable skills, experience and attitude that you can bring to us. Therefore, we work closely with the Career Transition Partnership to help ex-service personnel make the transition to the commercial world. We’ve also signed the Ministry of Defences’ Corporate Covenant which cements our commitment to supporting service leavers as best we can.
As well as job opportunities, we also offer careers advice, CV writing and interview tips, and industry insights. For more information get in touch for an informal chat about the industry and UK Power Networks as an organisation.