Annual Salary
£23,000 to £42,000
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Electricity distribution workers maintain and repair the power lines and cables that connect homes and businesses to the national grid.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: evenings / weekends / bank holidays; on a rota
There will be
4.1% fewer Electricity distribution worker jobs in 2027.
As an electricity distribution worker, you would:
You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.
You could work in remote rural areas.
Your working environment may be outdoors in all weathers, at height and physically demanding.
You can get into this job through:
You could take a college course, which would teach you some of the skills needed to apply for a trainee distribution worker job.
Relevant courses include:
You could apply to do an advanced apprenticeship, such as:
You could also do an Electrical Power Networks Engineer Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship.
These apprenticeships can take up to 3 years to complete and combine on-the-job training with off-site study.
You'll usually need:
If you're already working in the power industry, you may be able to apply for a place on an engineering training programme run by your employer.
You might be able to apply for jobs directly if you've got experience and qualifications in electrical engineering or maintenance work from another industry.
You'll need to:
Power industry employers welcome applications from ex-military personnel who have developed technical skills during their time in the armed forces.
You can get more advice about working in the power industry from Energy and Utilities jobs and National Grid.
With experience and extra training, you could become:a network technician; an electrical overhead lines supervisor or inspector; a network planner; a site or estates manager
You'll need: