Wind Turbine Technician Apprenticeship
RWE Renewables are offering the opportunity for motivated people to begin a career in renewable energy with us. This excellent 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 an operational wind farm in the UK.
Main Purpose of Job
We will provide a comprehensive and well‑supported learning programme including classroom‑based learning and experience on site working with our technicians. Successful completion of the apprenticeship will result in an NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (Mechatronics Maintenance Technician).
Our Wind Turbine Technicians work as part of a small team dedicated to specific offshore wind farms. Successful candidates will learn to carry out all aspects of wind turbine maintenance including scheduled, unscheduled, proactive, and troubleshooting maintenance on wind turbines.
Responsibilities
* 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 the tools, spares and materials required for each job to be completed
* 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 development to become a multi‑skilled technician that will cover all aspects of inspection, maintenance and repair of the wind turbines
Candidate Requirements
* 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) at 4/C or above including Science, Maths and English
* Applicants must be 18 years old or older
* Willing to learn and develop
* Interest in engineering
* Able to work at height
* Able to work at sea
* Willing to work shifts, staying for up to 2 weeks on a Service Operation Vessel (SOV)
* Willing to work on call and standby may be required
* Part of a team that will perform services from the SOV working 14 days on, 14 days off rotation
Important Dates
* Application closing date: 27th February 2026
* Assessment Centre: April 2026
* Start date: August 2026
Accommodation/Travel
Accommodation will be provided, along with travel expenses for two journeys per month between the Norfolk area and the term‑time address. The cost of your commute to college each day will also be paid for by RWE. There will be a reasonable allowance for food and drink while away from home. RWE will reimburse travel expenses for up to two journeys home each month. 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.
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