Wind Turbine Technician Apprenticeship

Wind Turbine Technician Apprenticeship - Norfolk

• Location: Norwich, NFK, GB, NR7 0HS

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

Functional area: Apprenticeship

Location:

IPS International (Rochester), Vanguard 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.

RWE Renewables are offering the opportunity for motivated people to begin a career in renewable energy. This 3‑year apprenticeship scheme will enable the selected candidates to develop technical skills working on wind turbines. The first 2 years will be classroom based at IPS International training facility, Rochester. The 3rd year will consist of on‑site training at an operational wind farm in the UK.

Upon completion of the apprenticeship, you will receive an NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (Mechatronics Maintenance Technician).

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.

• 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.
• Fault finding and diagnosis of main component condition to assist in determining if site repair is possible or if the unit requires replacement.
• Ongoing development to become a multi‑skilled technician covering all aspects of inspection, maintenance and repair of the wind turbines.

• 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) at 4/C or above including Science, Maths and English.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Willing to learn and develop.
• Able to work at height.
• Able to work at sea.
• Willing to work shifts, including a 14 days on, 14 days off rotation on the Service Operation Vessel (SOV).
• Willing to stay 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 practical experience 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. The cost of your commute to college each day will also be paid. A reasonable allowance for food and drink while away from home is provided, and RWE will reimburse travel expenses for up to two journeys home each month.

• Assessment Centre:
  April 2026
• Start date:
  
  August 2026

Apply with just a few clicks. Application period: 06/03/2026. Any questions? Contact HR:
Marie Bennell,

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