Engineering OT Technician Apprentice (Operational Technology)

RWE Engineering OT Technician Apprenticeship

The RWE Engineering OT (Operational Technology) Technician Apprenticeship programme provides a valuable opportunity to enter the world of engineering, earn while learning and training to become an OT Security Technician for today and tomorrow.

OT security protects the control systems that keep the lights on and critical services running. Join us to help secure vital energy infrastructure and play a key role in building a resilient, connected future.

As an OT Technician you have the unique opportunity to deliver practical work while maintaining technical specialism in a rapidly growing industry.

Key Responsibilities

OT Technicians are an essential part of our power generation business, maintaining cyber security at our assets and compliance to our regulators.

During your programme you will practice your skills by working in both the operations and maintenance teams on one of our CCGT power stations, you will put into practice learning in your core subject of

• Vulnerability management
• Network security
• Control and Instrument Engineering

Along with many other skills you learn along your journey.

All of our core subjects ensure the RWE fleet maintains high standards of security and compliance, supporting the UK’s energy reliability through careful engineering and maintenance strategies.

In addition to applying your skills in the maintenance team you will spend time developing your knowledge on shift in Power Station Operations, learning the skill sets needed to develop you towards the role of an OT or DCS Technician. These include day to day operations, control system maintenance, secure delivery of new projects and commercial decisions, all key elements of the ever-changing world we live in.

Spread over three years your development will include specialist technical and practical skills training in the following areas alongside your specialist area of development.

Behavioural

Health & Safety

Environmental

Team Leading

Commercial

Our programme offers a structured combination of academic learning, technical training and practical skills development, supported by experienced engineers, technicians and training specialists.   

Overview of the 3 year programme

Year 1 – 90% of time will be spent with our apprenticeship training provider learning core skills and completing a HNC in engineering.

Year 2 & 3 – 70% of time will be spent on your allocated site applying your new skills, whilst further enhancing your technical knowledge. The remaining time will be spent at an RWE training facility & Specialist providers completing bespoke training courses in areas such as Network Management & Security, Cyber Security Concepts, Treat & Vulnerability Mitigation and many more skills.

Whilst away from home location, RWE will provide accommodation, travel and food allowance, ensuring reliable pastoral support throughout.

On completion of your three-year programme you will receive the following:

Higher National Certificate in Operations Engineering – General Engineering (HNC) not Operations

Performing Engineering Operations – BTEC L2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Skills)

IOSH Manging Safely

Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist

CompTia Network +, Security +

Upon completion of your training and with these skills you will be well equipped to apply for and become one of our OT Security Technicians of the future.

What we offer our people

• Opportunity to learn life skills away from the classroom environment. Learning a valuable set of skills to help you become a stronger version of yourself; these include teamwork, problem solving, and communication
• We offer all of our staff 2 volunteering days a year, have you ever wanted to support someone or a group but never had the time, with RWE you can have that time.
• We offer a benefits programme to include Cycle to work scheme, Holiday buy back, Vehicle leasing under our FLEX programme as well as an attractive pension scheme.
• Health screening supported by Private healthcare scheme from AXA healthcare.
• All of our team members have opportunities to network across the RWE business be it in the UK, Netherlands, Germany or further afield.
• Opportunity to develop into roles across the RWE power generation business around the world.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements

We seek apprentices who show solid problem-solving capabilities, an openness to ongoing learning, and a collaborative working style.

Academically to be considered for our programme you are required to have or be predicted to have:

• BTEC Diploma in Engineering or 2 A Levels (one to be science, mathematics or engineering) or equivalent qualification + 5 GCSE’s (English & mathematics at grade C or 4) or equivalent qualifications. (please note you may apply pending exam results; any offer would be subject to meeting the required grades)
• Well-developed analytical and problem solving skills
• Motivation to expand and refine your engineering skills and a solid interest in the energy industry
• Someone who collaborates well with others and has good communication skills
• High travel flexibility
• Resourceful and motivated individuals who show initiative and thrive in team-based environments

Our energy for a sustainable life

RWE has reliably supplied people and companies with electricity for more than 120 years. The way we generate power is changing fundamentally and RWE is shaping this change. RWE is committed to be carbon-neutral by 2040, and to generating electricity in a clean, safe and affordable way.

RWE in the UK

RWE has continued to provide reliable, flexible thermal gas-fired generation with around 7GW of modern and efficient operational capacity.

RWE Generation is considering decarbonisation options for its operational power stations including carbon capture technology. In addition to major new projects such as the Synchronous Condenser and the UKs largest battery energy storage facility.

On the continent RWE are investigating Green Hydrogen plants to support industrial decarbonisation and grid stability.

The company also owns and operates 21 hydro sites across North Wales and Scotland and a biomass CHP plant in Markinch, Scotland.

RWE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment - we value your interest, your willingness to learn and your motivation to thrive. Even if you don't have all the above skills, need flexible working arrangements or other adjustments not yet listed here, we encourage you to get in touch.

Business

RWE Generation UK

Location

One of our UK wide power stations. While we consider your current location, relocation may be required.

Salary

£28,717 year one rising to £35,950 in year three

Contract Type

36 months fixed term,

starting September 2026

Working Hours

Full time

If you have any questions lisa.merryweather@rwe.com