RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.
To start as soon as possible, full time, fixed term
Location: IPS International (Rochester), Vangaurd East and Vanguard West Offshore Windfarm (Norfolk).
Requirements: 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) at 4/C or above including Science, Maths and English.
Salary: £17,510 in the 1st year, rising to £24,720 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 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 inan 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.
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 challenging 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 a commitment 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:
1. Electro/Mechanical problem solving of wind turbines working in small teams at height in remote locations with user manuals as reference
2. Working with advanced mechanical, hydraulic and electrical equipment in a safe manner
3. Planning in advance the tools, spares and materials required for each job to be completed
4. 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
5. Ongoing development to become a multi skilled technician that will cover all aspects of inspection, maintenance and repair of the wind turbines
CANDIDATE 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.
You will be part of a team that will perform services from the Service Operation Vessel (SOV) working 14 days on, 14 days off rotation.
Knowledge and Skills:
6. 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) at 4/C or above including Science, Maths and English
7. Applicants must be 18 years old or older
8. Willing to learn and develop
9. Interest in engineering
10. Able to work at height
11. Able to work at sea
12. Willing to work shifts
13. Willing to work shifts, staying for up to 2 weeks on a SOV
All apprentices will be expected to study full time for the first 2 years at IPS International, Rochester, before being deployed at an operational wind farm in the UK for the 3rd year for hands-on experience of working on a wind farm.
Accommodation will be provided, along with travel expenses for two journeys per month between the Norfolk area and the term time address.
Important Dates:
14. Application closing date: 27th February 2026
15. Assessment Centre: April 2026
16. Start date: August 2026
Accommodation/Travel:
Accommodation will be provided with the costs of rent and utilities being paid by RWE. 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. Also, RWE will reimburse travel expenses for up to two journeys home each month.
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 achieve this, we are looking for dynamic and motivated people to join us in creating a sustainable and secure greener energy to help protect the future.
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