Energy Solutions Apprentice
Vital Energi
Lancashire (BB1 2LD)
Closes in 14 days (Monday 10 August 2026)
Posted on 27 July 2026
Contents
Summary
We are seeking motivated and talented individuals with an interest in the energy sector to join us on our journey. We are looking for someone to assist the Solutions department by providing accurate administrative support on a daily basis including to the function.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Vital Energi pay above the standard apprentice minimum wage, and a pay incriment may be included on sucessful completion of 6-month probation period
- Training course
- Energy manager (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, between 8.00am and 5.00pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
We are looking for an apprentice to join our Solutions Team based at our Blackburn Head Office.
As an Apprentice at Vital Energi you will study a Level 3 Energy Manager Apprenticeship, whilst playing a crucial role in developing, implementing, maintaining and improving administration services within the organisation. You will have clear objectives and be supported with training which will develop your personal and professional skills along the way!
The Role
The role will involve:
• Apply existing and develop new IT skills to draft documents and presentations on particular topics
• Take notes in meetings and build your knowledge to support discussions
• Review energy data (energy bills, meter readings etc.) to assist with project development
• Sense-check and validate energy information to help ensure our projects are operating efficiently
• Take part in site surveys to take photographs, meter readings and notes in support of project development and operation
• Conduct independent research into energy technologies or regulations
• Ensure all work activities are delivered in an effective, professional, and courteous manner
• Be available for any training requirement requested by the business
Where you'll work
Century House
Roman Road
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB1 2LD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NATIONWIDE ENERGY TRAINING SERVICES LTD
Training course
Energy manager (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Comply with energy regulations and legislation.
- Comply with energy management related policies, procedures, processes, standards, specifications and codes of practice.
- Follow health and safety regulations and procedures.
- Apply safe-working practices: risk assessments, method statements control measures and safe systems of work.
- Apply sustainability principles and techniques.
- Plan and prioritise own work.
- Identify improvements to systems and process that reduce energy consumption.
- Collect, store and report data.
- Apply energy and water assessments and audit techniques.
- Read, collect and record metered data.
- Analyse utility bills.
- Analyse and monitor energy performance data.
- Implement energy management and decarbonisation strategies, policy or plans.
- Identify, monitor and analyse usage of utilities and their emissions.
- Identify options for repairs or replacements related to energy system infrastructure.
- Apply quality assurance procedures.
- Interpret and extract information from sources such as manufacturer's instructions, drawings, plans, specifications, or previous reports.
- Use information technology and digital systems to monitor energy use.
- Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Apply policies and practices to support equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Apply team working principles.
- Apply problem solving techniques.
- Communicate verbally using industry specific terminology.
- Communicate in writing using industry specific terminology.
- Recognise limitations of their role, seek input from others and escalate issues when required.
- Apply technical reporting writing techniques.
- Comply with energy regulations and legislation.
- Comply with energy management related policies, procedures, processes, standards, specifications and codes of practice.
- Follow health and safety regulations and procedures.
- Apply safe-working practices: risk assessments, method statements control measures and safe systems of work.
- Apply sustainability principles and techniques.
- Plan and prioritise own work.
- Identify improvements to systems and process that reduce energy consumption.
- Collect, store and report data.
- Apply energy and water assessments and audit techniques.
- Read, collect and record metered data.
- Analyse utility bills.
- Analyse and monitor energy performance data.
- Implement energy management and decarbonisation strategies, policy or plans.
- Identify, monitor and analyse usage of utilities and their emissions.
- Identify options for repairs or replacements related to energy system infrastructure.
- Apply quality assurance procedures.
- Interpret and extract information from sources such as manufacturer's instructions, drawings, plans, specifications, or previous reports.
- Use information technology and digital systems to monitor energy use.
- Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Apply policies and practices to support equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Apply team working principles.
- Apply problem solving techniques.
- Communicate verbally using industry specific terminology.
- Communicate in writing using industry specific terminology.
- Recognise limitations of their role, seek input from others and escalate issues when required.
- Apply technical reporting writing techniques.
Training schedule
You will study for a Level 3 Energy Manager qualification designed to meet the needs of the business
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 5)
- Maths (grade 5)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Patience
Other requirements
Role is based full time in our Blackburn office, candidate must be able to travel to our Blackburn office.
About this employer
Vital Energi is undergoing significant growth to meet the increasing demand for energy-saving and low-carbon energy projects. We are an energy solutions provider who design, build, operate and maintain low carbon energy projects. We support hospitals, universities, residential developments, towns and cities, as well as industrial and commercial clients to decarbonise their buildings. The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/ or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sexual orientation, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, gender reassignment, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements. Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK and are currently resident in the UK are invited to apply.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- Progression onto level 4/5 or degree apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NATIONWIDE ENERGY TRAINING SERVICES LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000045055.
Apply now
Closes in 14 days (Monday 10 August 2026)
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.