Wind Turbine Technician Apprenticeship

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.
full time, fixed term

Functional area: Apprenticeship
Remuneration: Apprentice

Location: Coleg Llandrillo (North Wales) and Humber Gateway Offshore Wind Farm (Grimsby).

Requirements: 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) at 4/C or above including Science, Maths and English.

Salary: £17,000 in the 1st year, rising to £24,000 in the 3rd year. Benefits include pension and private single medical cover.

Wind Turbine Technician Apprenticeship

RWE Renewables are offering the opportunity for motivated people to begin a career in renewable energy with us. This valuable 3 year apprenticeship scheme will enable the selected candidates to develop into technicians working on wind turbines. The first 2 years will be class room based at a bespoke wind turbine training facility at Coleg Llandrillo, Rhyl in North Wales.

The 3rd year will consist of on-site training at Humber Gateway Offshore Wind Farm operated from Grimsby.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

We will provide a comprehensive and well supported learning programme including classroom-based learning and experience on site working with our technicians. Upon completion, the apprenticeship will result in an NVQ level 3 qualification in wind turbine operations and maintenance and a level 3 diploma in wind turbine maintenance.

Our Wind Turbine Technicians work as part of a small team assigned to specific offshore wind farms. Suitable candidates will learn to carry out all aspects of wind turbine maintenance including scheduled, unscheduled, proactive, and troubleshooting maintenance on wind turbines.

Your hard work will ensure our wind farms continue to deliver power to households and businesses. It is a rewarding job that allows you to work on highly advanced machinery in a demanding environment. Once trained you will be working at sea, in all weathers and at height, using heavy, complex mechanical and electrical equipment. You will be required to demonstrate adherence to Health and Safety in all aspects of your work.

Initially the focus will be upon learning and developing engineering knowledge through education and training. However, examples of the tasks covered as Technicians in the longer term include:

• Electro/Mechanical problem solving of wind turbines working in small teams at height in remote locations with user manuals as reference
• Working with advanced mechanical, hydraulic and electrical equipment in a safe manner
• Planning in advance what tools, spares and materials are required for each job they do
• Fault finding and diagnosis of wind turbine main component condition to assist in determining if site repair is possible or whether the unit requires exchange
• Ongoing personal development and training to become a multi skilled technician that will cover all aspects of inspection, maintenance and repair of the wind turbines

JOB REQUIREMENTS

You will be keen to learn and undertake a practical role. Additionally, due to the high complexity of the role it may mean standby or on call may be required.

Knowledge and Skills:

• 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) at 4/C or above including Science, Maths and English
• Willing to learn and develop
• Interest in engineering
• Able to work a height
• Able to work at sea
• Willing to work shifts
• Must live within an hour of site

All apprentices will be expected to study full time for the first 2 years at Coleg Llandrillo, Rhyl in North Wales during term time, before being deployed at Humber Gateway Offshore Wind Farm in Grimsby for the 3rd year for practical experience of working on a wind farm.

Accommodation will be provided in Chester during term time for the first 2 years, along with travel expenses for journeys between the Grimsby region and the term time address. Please note that accommodation will not be provided for the time spent on site in Grimsby.

Important Dates:

• Application closing date: 21st February 2025
• Assessment Centre: WC 28th April 2025
• Role start date: August 2025

Accommodation/Travel:

Term-time accommodation will be provided in the Chester, with the costs of rent and utilities being paid by RWE. The cost of your commute to the college each day will also be paid for by RWE

During term time, there will be a reasonable allowance for food and drink while away from home. Also RWE will pay for travel costs for journeys home at the weekends.

Travel to the assessment centre:

For those candidates invited to the assessment day, all reasonable travel costs will be paid by RWE. This will be discussed with you upon invitation.

Holidays

25 days (to be taken outside of term time), plus public holidays.

Working for RWE

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, age or sexual orientation and identity.

RWE represents change, innovation and sustainability. As one of the world’s leading generators of electricity from renewable energy sources, we aim to be carbon-neutral by 2040 and to enable a sustainable life for people around the world. To realize this, we are looking for vibrant and motivated people to join us in creating a sustainable and secure greener energy to safeguard the future.

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RWE Offshore Wind will play a central role in realising our purpose and vision so far being the No.2 generator globally. The company’s 3,500+ experts operate more than 1.000 fixed bottom and floating wind turbines in 19 wind farms. And we plan to increase our capacity from the current 3.3 GW to 10 GW by 2030 (RWE’s share). In connection with current projects in development as well as upcoming auctions in Europe, the United States, and the Asia-Pacific region, RWE Offshore Wind is preparing to implement further complex projects.

RWE Offshore Wind tests a wide variety of new technologies in our offshore wind farms, enabling these plants to operate more efficiently and economically. In addition, we are involved in and committed to numerous programmes and initiatives that are designed to accelerate innovation in offshore wind and promote the development of new industry standards which allows you to have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.

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