Apprentice Wind Turbine Service Technician; Onshore - Biggar

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As an Onshore Wind Turbine Service Technician Apprentice, you will pursue a level 3 qualification (equivalent to NVQ). The course is titled:
* Maintenance Operations & Engineering Technician*.

You will receive training in all facets of the wind turbine service technician role, including industry standard safety training and safe ways of working. During the first year of your apprenticeship, your primary base will be at our partner training provider located in Scunthorpe, where you will undertake General Electrical/Mechanical training in both practical and theory-based sessions. In years 2 & 3, your learning will primarily be hands‑on experience working with our service team on site, at the site to which you have been recruited.

• Execute ordinary and extraordinary maintenance and troubleshooting inside the wind turbines.
• Perform defined technical tasks such as integration of components to a system, basic engineering, maintenance jobs, and support customers remotely and onsite.
• Coordinate and accomplish defined service operations and/or resolve product issues for customer equipment.
• Diagnose and repair complex electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical components.
• Complete critical safety and quality documentation and work within our safety procedures.

• At least three GCSEs or equivalent at Grade 4/C or above, including Mathematics, English Language, and Science.
• Live within a 45‑minute drive from Clyde Wind Farm (ML12 6RL).
• Hold a full UK driving licence before an offer of employment can be issued.
• Be at least 18 years old by September 2026.
• Be comfortable working at heights.
• Be willing to work shifts.
• Show strong enthusiasm and long‑term commitment to the apprenticeship and the company.
• Have a genuine interest in engineering, technology, and the environment with good basic manual skills.
• Possess effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Be a self‑starter capable of working independently or as part of a team.

If your application is successful, you will be offered an initial 42‑month fixed‑term contract of employment subject to you successfully passing:

• A practical ‘Working at Heights’ assessment.
• A medical and fitness test.
• Evidence of valid right‑to‑work documentation, a driving licence, and relevant exam certifications.

At Siemens Gamesa, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 100,000 dedicated employees, we generate electricity for over 16% of the global community and use our technology to help protect people and the environment. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

We uphold a 150‑year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who support our focus on decarbonisation, new technologies, and energy transformation.

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We are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion, and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Gamesa celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energise society and do not discriminate based on our differences.

• A starting salary of £16,000.
• 26 days holiday per annum.
• Salary sacrifice schemes such as private medical, contributory pension scheme & dental insurances, cycle‑to‑work, electric car scheme, discounted gym membership, and several other lifestyle benefits to suit you.

Please submit a comprehensive and up-to‑date CV including:

• Why you’re interested in working for Siemens Gamesa as an Onshore Wind Turbine Technician Apprentice.
• Your most recent qualifications and grades/predicted grades.
• Any work experience or volunteering.
• Any extracurricular activities.

You will be expected to complete a number of screening questions when you apply. It is important that you answer these questions correctly as an incorrect selection could result in your application being automatically rejected. If your application is shortlisted, you will be expected to complete a short video screen as the initial stage of the interview process.

Closing Date:
Sunday 1st March 2026. We expect demand for these roles to be extremely high, so we reserve the right to close this advertisement at any time; please submit your application as soon as possible.