Wind Turbine Technician Apprenticeship Greater Gabbard

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.
To start as soon as possible, full time, fixed term

Functional area: Apprenticeship

Location: IPS International (Rochester) and Greater Gabbard Offshore Windfarm (Lowestoft)

Your benefits: Salary of £17,000 in the 1st year, rising to £24,000 in the 3rd year. Pension and private single medical cover

RWE Renewables are offering the opportunity for motivated people to begin a career in renewable energy with us. This rewarding 3 year apprenticeship scheme will enable the selected candidates to develop into technicians working on wind turbines. The first 2 years will be classroom based at IPS International training facility, in Rochester.

The 3rd year will consist of on-site training at Greater Gabbard Offshore Wind Farm operated from Lowestoft.

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. Full completion of 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 focused on specific offshore wind farms. Enrolled 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 business. 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 adhere to the protocol of 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 and experience:

• You will be motivated to undertake a practical role. Additionally, due to the high complexity of the role it may mean standby or on call may be required
• 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 at 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 IPS International, Rochester, before being deployed at Greater Gabbard Offshore Windfarm in Lowestoft for the 3rd year for direct experience of working on a wind farm.

Important Dates:

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

Accommodation/Travel:

Term-time accommodation will be provided with the costs of rent and utilities being paid by RWE. Please note that accommodation is only available while you are at college. 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.

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 88912, application period: 21/02/2025
Any questions? Contact HR: Marie Bennell

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