UK Power Networks took nine Armed Services leavers through a two-week work experience programme, giving them an insight into the industry, in partnership with the British Forces resettlement Service (BFRS).
The programme first ran in 2025, where three of the nine candidates were offered full-time roles at the company. Eight more service leavers have now joined the cohort and gained essential experience in the electricity industry.
Former Royal Air Force Regiment sergeant and now a linesperson at UK Power Networks, Stewart Mewse, said: “After 23 years in the military, the transition to civilian life felt daunting, but the support from UK Power Networks’ team and military work experience programme gave me the confidence to take that next step. They took the time to understand my background, explain how my skills could transfer into the energy sector and provide honest advice and encouragement throughout.”
The scheme was recently shortlisted for the London Construction Awards and the Utility Week Awards.
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