Engineering Apprentice Technician

RWE Generation UK PLC

Functional area:Apprenticeship

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

Working Hours Full-time

Salary 28717 year one rising to 35950 in year three

Contract Type: 36 months fixed term (Starting September 2026)

Level 3 Qualification in Engineering (T Level BTEC Diploma or 2 x A Levels). (Please note that you may apply pending exam results; any offer would be subject to successful completion at the required level)

Technician Apprenticeship

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 an 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 completing bespoke training courses in areas such as high-pressure valve maintenance electrical switchgear maintenance pump maintenance and many more skills.

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

• Higher National Certificate in Operations Engineering General Engineering (HNC) not Operations
• Completing the Engineering Operations course will grant you a BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
• IOSH Managing Safely
• EAL L4 Diploma in Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing (Skill Development)

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

About the role

O&M technicians are an essential part of our low-carbon power generation business. During your programme you will practice your skills by working in both the operations and maintenance teams on one of our CCGT power stations.

Working as part of the O&M maintenance team you will put into practice learning in your core subject of

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Control and Instrument Engineering

Along with many other skills you learn along your journey.

All our core subjects ensure the RWE fleet remains leading with high levels of availability and is there to provide the UK with security of supply. This availability comes through our diligent maintenance and outage programmes.

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 O&M Technician. These include day-to-day operations efficiency chemistry and commercial all key elements of the ever-changing flexible power generation 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.

Electrical mechanical and control and instrumentation.

Behavioural

Health & Safety

Environmental

Team Leading

Commercial

Candidate Requirements

• We would like our apprentices to have an outstanding analytical and problem-solving mindset a willingness to learn and develop whilst being collaborative.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
• An interest in the energy industry and a commitment to learn and developing your engineering skills
• An individual who collaborates well and possesses good communication skills
• Versatile motivated efficient committed individuals with a positive approach and the ability to take initiative and effectively manage their own workload

What we offer

• Whilst away from home location RWE will provide accommodation travel and food allowance ensuring reliable pastoral support throughout.
• Opportunity to learn life skills away from the classroom environment. Learning a valuable set of skills to help you become the most proficient version of you these include teamwork problem-solving and communication.
• We offer all 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 the Cycle to Work scheme Holiday buy back Vehicle leasing under our FLEX programme as well as an attractive pension scheme.
• Health screening supported by the Private healthcare scheme from AXA Healthcare.
• All 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.

Important Dates:

• Application closing date: 20th February 2026
• Assessment Centre 14-15th April (Birmingham)

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 worlds 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 make this goal a reality we are on the lookout for engaged and forward-thinking individuals to help us cultivate a secure and sustainable energy future.

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