Degree Apprenticeship in Digital and Technology Solutions

We're looking for Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprentices to join our scheme for 2026.  At E.ON, we’re more than a provider of gas and electricity, we’re shaping a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. Join us as an apprentice and you’ll play an important role delivering for our customers. 

Role

Embark on a four-year apprenticeship in Digital and Technology Solutions (Software Engineering) and you’ll be working to support business areas by automating processes and building new solutions to drive innovation. You’ll work with diverse teams across the business through six-month placements while studying part-time at Nottingham Trent University for a fully-funded BSc (Hons) in Digital and Technology Solutions (software engineering). During the programme, you'll have the opportunity to select placements based on your interests and career goals, such as:

  • Spending time with the cyber security team, helping to protect our colleagues and customers through supporting penetration testing, exploring vulnerabilities and investigating fraudulent companies
  • Contributing to our data strategy
  • Learning about what E.ON does to contribute to sustainability, getting involved yourself, while helping automate and digitalise processes
  • Understanding how a digital technology operation functions, reviewing budget controls and working with suppliers to fulfil technology needs

Training

  • This apprenticeship leads to a BSc (Hons) in Digital and Technology Solutions (Software Engineering) awarded by Nottingham Trent University
  • The course has a blended delivery model with the in person teaching being delivered via day release, on NTU Clifton campus
  • Potential permaent contract with Eon and future personal development
Apprenticeship Standard
Digital and technology solutions professional (level 6)
Training Provider
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
Working Week
Monday- Friday, 8.30am- 5pm
Expected Duration
4 Years
Positions Available
2
Closing Date
Monday, 2nd February 2026
Start Date
Monday, 7th September 2026

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Qualifications

  • 3 additional subjects GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
  • English Language & Maths GCSE, grade 5 (Essential)
  • Maths, Science or IT A Level, grade 120 UCAS points (Essential)
  • computer science or IT, or equivalent T-Level BTEC, grade 120 UCAS points (Essential)

About the Employer

E.ON UK PLC
E.ON is a privately owned international energy company. Our 75,000 colleagues in 15 countries work daily towards the improvement of technical innovations and user-friendly customer solutions for the new energy world. We are the first large energy company to focus more heavily upon the energy of the future through our three business areas of energy networks, renewable energies and customer solutions.

Job Details

Company
E.ON UK PLC
Location
Trinity House, 2 Burton Street, Nottingham, England
Employment Type
Degree Apprenticeship
Salary
£21,500 a year
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