Wind Turbine Technician Apprenticeship

We will provide a comprehensive and well supported learning programme including classroom-based learning and experience on site working with our technicians. On completion of the apprenticeship, you will receive an NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (Mechatronics Maintenance Technician).

Our Wind Turbine Technicians work as part of a small team focused on specific offshore wind farms. Candidates selected for the role 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.

• 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

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.

• 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
• 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 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 of working on a wind farm.

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. 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. 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.

RWE represents change, innovation and sustainability. As one of the world's largest 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 happen, we are looking for motivated and skilled people to join us in creating a sustainable and secure greener energy to help protect the future, We look forward to meeting you.

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