Three apprentices from Hertfordshire have embarked on a journey to learn the skills needed to keep the electricity flowing for millions of customers.

Morgan Wass, 20, from Borehamwood, Freddie Davies, 19, from Hatfield, and Makki Elmufti, 31, from Borehamwood are among 27 new apprentices at UK Power Networks' award-winning training schools.

They are preparing to take on roles that ensure safe and reliable power supply for 20 million people across London, the South East, and East of England.

The trio will "train with some of the best in the business at the company’s purpose-built training facilities".

These facilities have been recognised with awards including the Large Employer of the Year in the Department for Education’s South East Regional Apprenticeship and Skills Awards 2024, and Training Provision of the Year at the Energy & Utility Skills Awards 2024.

Morgan Wass, a former electrical installations student at Oaklands College, St Albans, is training to be a jointer in Borehamwood.

She said: "You don’t see many women in this industry. It’s nice to be able to do something different, where we can make a difference."

Freddie Davies, who previously worked in an estate agency and a bar, is training as an overhead linesperson in the Chilterns.

He said: "Working in an office wasn’t right for me and I wanted to experience different things every day.

"This is the perfect job for me."

Makki Elmufti, who previously trained as an accountant and smart meter installer, will train as a substation fitter in the Chilterns.

He said: "I'm very excited. I've been wanting to join UK Power Networks for a while now and I'm finally here."

Charlie Aston, engineering trainee manager at UK Power Networks, said: "Our apprentices are getting ready to take on crucial roles maintaining electricity supplies in our communities, work that typically happens behind the scenes, around the clock, and regardless of the weather."

The apprenticeship programme is highly competitive, with 33 applications for every vacancy.

It boasts a 38 per cent distinction rate, exceeding national retention and completion rates, with all who qualify gaining employment with the company.