Apprenticeship Programme

Brand-new to guru

Renewables play such a key role in building a sustainable future, and you could be a part of that future. Our Apprenticeship programme will take you from brand-new to guru in the renewable energy space in just 2 and a half years.

On our Apprenticeship programme, you’ll learn everything from effective communication, getting to understand our business, solving problems as part of a team, and working with the latest renewable energy tech including Air Source Heat Pumps, Ground Source and Solar Thermal.

Why start your career with us?

On our Apprenticeship programme you’ll learn from some of the most talented pros in the industry, working for one of the most influential green energy tech companies in the world. You’ll play a massive part in our future success, showing up on the frontline and driving our mission.

You’ll work towards our employer-led Level 3 qualification in Low Carbon Heating Technologies, taught by our in-house experts and our selected end point assessment organisation NOCN. By the end of the programme you’ll be fully skilled and confident in bringing our green tech to customer homes.

Build amazing new skills, gain unique hands-on experience, do your part in creating a cleaner, greener world, all whilst earning a salary that increases as you progress through the programme.

We’re building a diverse workforce full of different skills and interest – jump right in now.

Role Search

Explore our Apprenticeships

Go from brand-new to guru. We’re on a mission to drive the global renewable energy revolution, and we need loads more people to help us make our vision a reality. Join us as a Low Carbon Apprentice and be on the frontline of driving our mission forward. You’ll even be earning a salary that grows as you do too! 

We’re recruiting across England so you’ll see lots of vacancies in lots of locations. Please only apply to the role and location that is most suitable for you.  

What you’ll do

During our 2-year programme, you’ll work as part of an awesome team to support the installation of low carbon technology, including air source heat pumps, in customers’ homes. Spend your time interacting with customers to install, service, fault find and repair our amazing tech. You could even find yourself planning, selecting, installing, servicing and maintaining low carbon tech with the supervision and support of experienced team members. You will also be responsible for: 

  • Carrying out outstanding work with design criteria, manufacturers guidance, regulations and industry recognised standards and procedures in mind at all times 
  • Completing prep work for the installation of low carbon tech 
  • Testing handover procedures for low carbon tech  
  • Removing and disposing of old heating and hot water systems (to make place for our shiny, low carbon ones!) 
  • Completing routine servicing and maintenance within customer homes 


Who you are

We’re looking for passionate, authentic people who take pride in the work they’re doing. We want to see how you embrace change, go above and beyond, and put our customers at the front of everything you do. It’s also important you’re comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces. You must have Maths and English GCSE at level 4-9, functional skills Maths and English, or equivalent, and a full UK driving licence with no more than 3 points. Other qualities we’d love to see include: 

  • Great problem solving skills 
  • Resilience and ability to learn from mistakes 
  • Motivation to learn and develop 

We encourage everyone to apply to our job, no matter who you are, as you might just be the candidate we hire. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.  

Join us in the Octoverse!
We’re one of the UK’s Best Companies to Work for. We’ve created a culture where people learn, decide and build quicker. You’ll work towards a level 3 Low Carbon Heating Technician qualification, learning from the most passionate individuals in the industry. You can also enjoy our amazing benefits including: 

  • Relaxation! We don’t count your holidays here, we work hard, and so we know you need to play hard as well (within reason of course) 
  • £25 lunch allowance per week 
  • Share options in Octopus Energy Group 
  • Gym discounts  
  • Social Events  

* probation period required to unlock some Amazing Octoes benefits including access to Electric vehicles via salary sacrifice etc… 

The next steps
We do things a little differently around here. If successful in your eligibility questions, we’ll invite you to complete our online blended assessment. This is made up of multiple-choice questions and three short video interview questions, but we’ll give you all the instructions you need to complete this. You’ll be scored fairly by a real person and if you stand out to us, we’ll invite you to a virtual assessment centre where you can show us what you’ve got. 

Apprenticeship: Level 3 Low Carbon Heating Technician  
Duration: 24-months (plus 4-month EPA – End Point Assessment)
Start Date: 8th October 2024
Salary: Starting salary (for age 16-20) £17,652, and (for age 21+) £20,381 with salary progression throughout and a final salary, after 5years in role, from £40,000. 

Low Carbon Apprentice

Go from brand-new to guru. We’re on a mission to drive the global renewable energy revolution, and we need loads more people to help us make our vision a reality. Join us as a Low Carbon Apprentice and be on the frontline of driving our mission forward. You’ll even be earning a salary that grows as you do too! 

We’re recruiting across England so you’ll see lots of vacancies in lots of locations. Please only apply to the role and location that is most suitable for you.  

What you’ll do

During our 2-year programme, you’ll work as part of an awesome team to support the installation of low carbon technology, including air source heat pumps, in customers’ homes. Spend your time interacting with customers to install, service, fault find and repair our amazing tech. You could even find yourself planning, selecting, installing, servicing and maintaining low carbon tech with the supervision and support of experienced team members. You will also be responsible for: 

  • Carrying out outstanding work with design criteria, manufacturers guidance, regulations and industry recognised standards and procedures in mind at all times 
  • Completing prep work for the installation of low carbon tech 
  • Testing handover procedures for low carbon tech  
  • Removing and disposing of old heating and hot water systems (to make place for our shiny, low carbon ones!) 
  • Completing routine servicing and maintenance within customer homes 


Who you are

We’re looking for passionate, authentic people who take pride in the work they’re doing. We want to see how you embrace change, go above and beyond, and put our customers at the front of everything you do. It’s also important you’re comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces. You must have Maths and English GCSE at level 4-9, functional skills Maths and English, or equivalent, and a full UK driving licence with no more than 3 points. Other qualities we’d love to see include: 

  • Great problem solving skills 
  • Resilience and ability to learn from mistakes 
  • Motivation to learn and develop 

We encourage everyone to apply to our job, no matter who you are, as you might just be the candidate we hire. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.  

Join us in the Octoverse!
We’re one of the UK’s Best Companies to Work for. We’ve created a culture where people learn, decide and build quicker. You’ll work towards a level 3 Low Carbon Heating Technician qualification, learning from the most passionate individuals in the industry. You can also enjoy our amazing benefits including: 

  • Relaxation! We don’t count your holidays here, we work hard, and so we know you need to play hard as well (within reason of course) 
  • £25 lunch allowance per week 
  • Share options in Octopus Energy Group 
  • Gym discounts  
  • Social Events  

* probation period required to unlock some Amazing Octoes benefits including access to Electric vehicles via salary sacrifice etc… 

The next steps
We do things a little differently around here. If successful in your eligibility questions, we’ll invite you to complete our online blended assessment. This is made up of multiple-choice questions and three short video interview questions, but we’ll give you all the instructions you need to complete this. You’ll be scored fairly by a real person and if you stand out to us, we’ll invite you to a virtual assessment centre where you can show us what you’ve got. 

Apprenticeship: Level 3 Low Carbon Heating Technician  
Duration: 24-months (plus 4-month EPA – End Point Assessment)
Start Date: 8th October 2024
Salary: Starting salary (for age 16-20) £17,652, and (for age 21+) £20,381 with salary progression throughout and a final salary, after 5years in role, from £40,000. 

Energise your career

When you join an Apprenticeship with Octopus Energy, you’re joining hundreds of others looking to build a career with great progression. Once you’ve completed the programme you’ll be fully ready to become one of our brilliant Engineers, but it doesn’t stop there.

Your salary will grow throughout the programme as you do too, and after 5 years in the role you’ll be earning at least £40,000 a year as a qualified Heating Engineer.

Apprenticeship application process

1

Application

Find a role which suits you and complete our online application form.

2

Online Test

Complete our online blended assessment. This is made up of an online test, and three short video interview questions.

3

Assessment Centre

If you’re successful we’ll invite you to an online assessment centre, where you’ll get to show us what you’re made of. This step also includes a virtual face-to-face interview.

4

You did it!

Welcome aboard! We can’t wait for you to get started at Octopus Energy Services 🎉

Information for parents and carers

We love apprenticeships, and you should too. Our Apprenticeships are the perfect opportunity to gain real world experience whilst working towards a Level 3 qualification in installing Low Carbon Tech – the future of energy.

During our 2-and-a-half-year programme, your child could be working alongside some of the most knowledgeable people in the industry. They’ll be leading the charge in making our world cleaner, greener and better for everyone.

With support from their managers, engineers around them and the wider apprenticeship team, they’ll will have everything they need to build a successful future. Their salary will increase throughout the programme, and they’ll earn from £40,000 after 5 years in their new role.

Policy Documents

We want all of our Apprentices to feel safe, respected, and assured in themselves whilst working for us.

We’ve developed a range of policies to make sure that we’re creating an inclusive and inspiring environment where all of our Apprentices can learn and develop their talents with us.

Still got questions?