The energy distributor is responsible for powering more than 865,000 homes and businesses in one of Australia's largest network areas.

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Luke Jenner, General Manager for Customer and Network Services, said "Essential Energy prides itself on recruiting exceptional people, who are motivated and passionate about working with us and who want to become an important and valued part of the team".

The Essential Energy apprentice program boasts high rates of completion, with 93 per cent of employees completing their apprenticeship, well above national averages of 63 per cent.

Once employees complete their apprenticeship, the majority stay with the business, with retention rates of 92 per cent and one in four apprentices go on to higher technical roles within the business.

"We are proud of the program, with about 1300 apprentices employed since 2003," Mr Jenner said.

"This ongoing investment in trainees and apprentices brings significant employment and development opportunities to our local communities across rural, regional and remote NSW."

The program combines formal training with on-the-job experience in what it takes to operate a modern electricity network that covers around 95 per cent of NSW.

"Our apprenticeship program reflects our geographic dispersion, with apprentices being recruited from, and being able to live and work in many of the regional towns containing field depots across our footprint," Mr Jenner said.

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"As a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace, we want our workforce to reflect the 1,500 local communities we serve, so we encourage everyone who is looking for an opportunity to kick start their career in this dynamic industry to apply."

Applications are now open and will close at 11.55pm (AEST) Sunday, July 19, 2020. To apply, visit www.essentialenergy.com.au/kickstart