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E.ON careers and training schemes

We are E.ON - the world's leading investor-owned private sector utilities company.

The Company

Millions of people get their gas and electricity from E.ON at home and at work. That makes us one of the UK’s top energy companies. But we can’t afford to stand still. The industry is evolving faster than ever, so we need to keep growing as well. And we need our graduates to help make it happen.

So where do you come in?

We’re always looking to the future – for better energy solutions and for brilliant people. That’s why our undergraduate schemes are so important. It’s where we find the leaders of tomorrow. Forget about photocopying and admin—you can expect high profile projects that will stretch you, challenge you, and give you real responsibility from day one.

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Nine different graduate schemes

We offer nine schemes in all, lasting from 18-24 months. They cover a wide range of business areas, from Engineering to Finance; from HR to Marketing. Whichever scheme you’re on, you’ll get a view the overall business – both in the UK and abroad, and an inside look at the people, processes and technology that are transforming energy today. You’ll also have a personal mentor and the chance to pick up professional qualifications—getting your career off to a flying start.

Two types of undergraduate placements

We also offer two types of undergraduate schemes: one for Engineering and another for Commercial. Lasting 48 weeks, they’ll give you an inside look at how we’re changing the industry each and every day. So whether you’re supporting our research and development activities, or helping to define our IT or Finance strategy, you’ll gain experience that will shape your future – and make a big difference to us, too.

Make a lasting impact

Whatever scheme you decide on, you’ll have the chance to make a lasting impact on people’s lives and the environment – and to play a part in the biggest energy revolution in a generation.

Case Study

Name: Sophie
University: The University of Southampton
Role: Engineering Leadership programme

What attracted you to join E.ON?: I did the E.ON Undergraduate scheme when at university. It was a great opportunity to gain some hands on experience in the energy industry. After that I was inspired to apply for this scheme.
What have you been doing since you joined?: Since I joined the company I've been on many engineering placements. I've been in the network engineering and strategy departments where they analyse the network to decide which assets need maintaining and replacing and when, and also what reinforcement may be needed in the future. I've spent time in planning to see projects being scoped and I've spent time in a delivery centre where the projects are carried out. I've also spent time in the Major Projects department to see large projects from the planning stage to the delivery stage. I've also been in the Control room where they monitor the network 24 hours a day 365 days a year. I've also done placements in SHE, finance and regulation, asset information and new connections.
Which of the projects you've worked on are you most proud of and why?: I particularly enjoyed my placement in Major Projects as this really helped to improve my understanding of how large construction projects are planned and delivered. I also enjoyed spending time in the control room as this helped to improve my technical knowledge of the network and I enjoyed spending three months at Moorgreen Delivery Centre where I am now based.
What does your current role involve?: In my current role I am training to get authorised to switch on the 33 and 132kV networks. This means that all of the work I do on the network has to be carried out under supervision. Our work is scheduled year by year so I know which equipment needs maintaining on a weekly basis. My role is to plan the outages on the network for the equipment which needs to be maintained and to book any oil or special equipment such as a MEWP to site before the project is due to begin. On the first day of the project, I make the equipment which needs maintaining safe to work on by making sure it is dead, isolated and earthed. I then issue safety documents such as a permit to work or a limitation of access to the fitting teams who carry out the maintenance. I then cancel these documents and switch the network back to normal when the project is finished.As well as this, my role involves repairing defects to equipment and testing and maintaining protection relays which are a crucial part of the network.
What do you enjoy most and least about your job?: I really enjoy the variety in my job. No two days are ever the same. I also enjoy the challenge; a lot of what I do is very technical and involves a lot of problem solving so I do sometimes go home with a headache! There isn't really any part of the job I don't enjoy, although sometimes it can be a bit frustrating if jobs are cancelled at the last minute because there isn't enough flexibility on the network to get the outages I need for my projects.
What training and support have you received since you joined E.ON?: I've had a business mentor, a professional development mentor and HR support since I joined E.ON. I've also had support from each of my line managers from all of my placements. I've attended a number of training courses, mainly job specific. However I've also had the opportunity to improve my softer skills, such as presentation skills.
What do you need to succeed as an E.ON graduate?: To succeed as an E.ON graduate you need to be able to make the most of the opportunities given to you and not to be afraid of going outside your comfort zone.
Do you feel that now is an exciting time to join E.ON and why?: This is a very exciting time to join E.ON. The energy industry is going through a rapid change to keep up with environmental directives and diminishing fossil fuel supplies.