Wind Turbine Technician Apprenticeship - Sofia Windfarm

We will provide a comprehensive and well supported learning programme including classroom-based learning and experience on site working with our technicians. Completion of the apprenticeship will result in an NVQ Level 3 qualification in Wind Turbine Operations and Maintenance and a Level 3 Diploma in Wind Turbine Maintenance. Our Wind Turbine Technicians work as part of a small team for specific offshore wind farms.

Qualified candidates 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. 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. Initially the focus will be upon learning and developing engineering knowledge through education and training. However, examples of the tasks covered as Technicians in the longer term include:

• 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 personal development and training to become a multi-skilled technician. Term‑time accommodation will be provided with the costs of rent and utilities paid by RWE. The cost of your commute to college each day will also be paid unless group travel is provided by RWE. During term time, there will be a weekly set allowance for food and drink while away from home.
• 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.
• Willing to learn and develop.
• Able to work at height.
• Able to work at sea.
• Willing to work shifts, staying for up to 2 weeks on a SOV.

Salary: £17,510 in the 1st year, rising incrementally each year in line with internal pay scales and national minimum wage. Benefits include pension and private single medical cover.

RWE represents change, innovation and sustainability. As one of the world's 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 do this, we are looking for innovative and motivated people to join us in creating a sustainable and secure greener energy to help protect the future.