{"id":1829,"date":"2026-04-09T08:41:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1829"},"modified":"2026-04-09T08:41:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:41:43","slug":"vital-energi-celebrates-record-recruitment-for-early-careers-programme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1829","title":{"rendered":"Vital Energi Celebrates Record Recruitment for Early Careers Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff<\/p>\n<p><meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1, shrink-to-fit=no\"><meta http-equiv=\"X-UA-Compatible\" content=\"IE=edge\"><meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><title>Vital Energi Celebrates Record Recruitment for Early Careers Programme<\/title><meta name=\"description\" content=\"\"><meta name=\"keywords\" content=\"\"><meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index,follow\"><meta name=\"googlebot\" content=\"index,follow\"><meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary\"><meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"Vital Energi Celebrates Record Recruitment for Early Careers Programme\"><meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"\"><meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"website\"><meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/press-releases\/vital-energi-celebrates-record-recruitment-for-early-careers-programme\/\"><meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Vital Energi Celebrates Record Recruitment for Early Careers Programme\"><meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-case-study rte\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-case-study__wrap\">\n<p>Please join us in welcoming the new recruits to our Early Careers programme. Over the next few weeks, we will be celebrating an amazing achievement by introducing 59 entrants to the Vital family for our 2025\/26 Early Careers intake.<\/p>\n<p>This year, we have re-designed the apprenticeship programme that was originally launched in 2022 and have worked with our Future Leaders to re-model our graduate programme. \u00a0We\u2019re enjoying a record-breaking intake, with 30 apprentices and 29 graduates joining us to contribute to our overall mission of protecting our planet for future generations!<\/p>\n<p>The new recruits will be based across Vital Energi\u2019s regional offices, including Blackburn, London and Scotland, whilst working on projects throughout the UK. Our Early Career opportunities span from Technical, Low Carbon, Degree, and Business Services disciplines, with additional opportunities in newly launched specialisms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"quote\">\n<div class=\"wrap quote__wrap\">\n<div class=\"swiper-container js-simple-quotes\">\n<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n<div class=\"quote__holder\"><span class=\"quote__icon\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"36\" height=\"28\" viewbox=\"0 0 36 28\"><g fill=\"#F58220\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M12.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 5.681 28H2.033a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 12.319 0zM30.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 23.681 28h-3.648a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 30.319 0z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg> <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"quote__holder\">\n<p class=\"quote__text\">The green energy sector is facing a severe skills gap which could prove a genuine barrier to the UK meeting its net zero targets, so it\u2019s essential we can bring enthusiastic and talented young people into the industry to drive it forwards, deliver the projects which generate carbon reduction, and become the future leaders of the industry.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"quote__author\">Gary Fielding, <span class=\"quote__position\"> Vital Energi Chairman<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-image rte\" data-anchor=\"\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-image__wrap\">\n<div class=\"rich-text-image__img-holder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rich-text-image__img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/r4ndsd0o\/shot-0180.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=835&amp;height=474&amp;rnd=134014572233300000\" alt=\"SHOT 0180\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-image__text-container\">\n<p>New starters gathering at Vital Energi&#8217;s Blackburn headquarters<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/javascript:\" class=\"js-read-more-rte read-more-btn\">Solution detail<span class=\"btn__link font-ico-plus\"><\/span><span class=\"btn__link font-ico-minus\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-case-study rte\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-case-study__wrap\">\n<p>With a projected 126 apprentices and graduates joining the Vital family, this will make up more than 15% of our workforce! It\u2019s fantastic to see so many people wanting to make a practical contribution to combatting climate change.<\/p>\n<p>Ella Stokes, People and HR Director for Vital Energi explains, \u201cWe\u2019re passionate about our Early Careers Programme as we believe fresh talent and diverse perspectives are the key to building a strong, future-ready workforce. Our apprentices and graduates bring energy, creativity, and adaptability; qualities that help us stay sharp and respond to a fast-changing world.<\/p>\n<p>By offering clear development pathways, we give people the chance to grow professionally whilst building skills that will allow them to make a positive difference in meeting our overall business\/ industry goals, including combatting climate change.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to learn more about our award-winning Early Careers Programme, click here:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Apprenticeships: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/careers\/apprenticeship-programmes\/\">https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/careers\/apprenticeship-programmes\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Graduates: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/careers\/graduate-schemes\/\">https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/careers\/graduate-schemes\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff Vital Energi Celebrates Record Recruitment for Early Careers Programme Please join us in welcoming the new recruits to our Early Careers programme. Over the next few weeks, we will be celebrating an amazing achievement by introducing 59 entrants to the Vital family for our 2025\/26 Early Careers intake. 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