Wind Turbine Technician Apprenticeship Norfolk

Norwich - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

Location:IPS International(Rochester)VangaurdEastand VanguardWestOffshore Windfarm(Norfolk).

Requirements: 5 GCSEs(or equivalent)at4/Cor above including ScienceMathsand English.

Salary:17510in the 1styear rising to24720in the 3rd include pension and private single medical cover.

Wind Turbine Technician Apprenticeship

RWE Renewables are offering the opportunity formotivated people to begin a career in renewable energywith excellent3 yearapprenticeshipscheme will enable the selected candidates to develop intotechniciansworking onwind first 2 yearswill be classroom based atIPS Internationaltraining facilityinRochester.

The 3rdyear will consist ofon-sitetraining atan operationalwindfarmin the UK.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

We will provide a comprehensive and well supported learning programme includingclassroom-basedlearning and experience on site working with our completion oftheapprenticeship will result inanNVQLevel 3 Diplomain Advanced Manufacturingand Engineering (Mechatronics Maintenance Technician).

Our WindTurbine Technicians workas part of a smallteamdedicated to specificoffshorewind farms. Successful candidateswill learn to carry outall aspects of wind turbine maintenance including scheduled unscheduled proactive and troubleshooting maintenanceon wind turbines.

Your hard work will ensure our wind farmscontinue to deliver power to households and businesses. It isa rewarding job that allows you to workonhighly advanced machinery in a challenging trained you will beworking at sea in all weathers and at height using heavy complexmechanical andelectrical equipment. You willbe requiredtodemonstratea 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 of the tasks coveredas Techniciansin the longer terminclude:

Electro/Mechanical problem solving ofwind turbines working in small teams at heightin remote locations with user manuals asreference

Working with advanced mechanicalhydraulicand electricalequipment in a safe manner

Planningin advancethetools sparesandmaterialsrequired for each job to be completed

Fault findingand diagnosis of wind turbinemaincomponentconditiontoassistindeterminingif site repair is possible or whethertheunitrequiresexchange

Ongoing development to become a multi skilled technician that will cover all aspects of inspectionmaintenanceand repair of the windturbines

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 berequired.

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:

5 GCSEs(or equivalent)at4/C or above including ScienceMathsand English

Applicants must be 18 years old or older

Willing to learn and develop

Interest in engineering

Able to work atheight

Able to work at sea

Willingto work shifts

Willing to work shifts staying for up to 2 weeks on a SOV

All apprentices will be expected to study full time for the first2 years atIPS International Rochesterbefore being deployedatanoperational wind farm in the UKfor the 3rdyearfor hands-on experienceof working on a wind farm.

Accommodation will be provided along with travel expensesfortwo journeys per monthbetweentheNorfolkareaand the term time address.

Important Dates:

Application closing date:27thFebruary2026

Assessment Centre:April2026

Start date: August 2026

Accommodation/Travel:

Accommodation will be provided with the costs of rent and utilities being paid by cost of your commute to collegeeach day will also be paid for by RWE.

There will be a reasonable allowance for food and drink while away from will reimburse travel expenses for up to two journeys home each month.

Travel to theassessment centre:

For those candidates invited to the assessmentdayall reasonabletravel 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.

RWErepresentschangeinnovationand 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 achieve this we are looking for dynamic and motivated people to join us in creating a sustainable and securegreenerenergyto help protect the future.

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Any questions Contact HR: Sabrina Gale

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We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender disability nationality ethnic and social origin religion/belief age sexual orientation and identity. #inclusionmatters

As a global leader RWE Offshore Wind is shaping tomorrows energy on the high seas. We are active across Europe U.S. Japan and Korea. We have already 19 wind farms in operation with an installed capacity of over 3 gigawatts. With over 20 years experience in developing building operating and maintaining offshore wind farms we have established long-term partnerships working hand in hand with local businesses and communities. Every year we invest millions of euros in new offshore wind projects and support harbours educational programmes local organisations and more. Our passionate workforce is committed to driving technological and sustainable improvements delivering construction projects on time and within budget to the highest quality and safety standards and contributing to a clean energy future.

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RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.To start as soon as possible full time fixed termLocation:IPS International(Rochester)VangaurdEastand VanguardWestOffshore Windfarm(Norfolk).Requirements: 5 GCSEs(or equivalent)at4/Cor above including ScienceMathsand English.Salary:17510in the 1styear rising to24720i...