RWE Engineering Technician Apprenticeship
Location(s):
Various, UK Power Stations Contract Type:
36 months fixed term Working Hours:
Full time Closing Date:
28 February 2025 About the role: O&M technicians are an essential part of our low carbon power generation business. During your programme, you will practice your skills by working in both the operations and maintenance teams on one of our CCGT power stations. Working as part of the O&M maintenance team, you will put into practice learning in your core subject of: Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Control and Instrument Engineering In addition to applying your skills in the maintenance team, you will spend time developing your knowledge on shift in Power Station Operations, learning the skill sets needed to develop you towards the role of an O&M Technician. These include day-to-day operations, efficiency, chemistry, and commercial aspects, all key elements of the ever-changing flexible power generation world. Our programme offers a structured combination of academic learning, technical training, and practical skills development, supported by experienced engineers, technicians, and training specialists. Year 1:
90% of time will be spent with our apprenticeship training provider learning core skills and completing a HNC in engineering. Year 2 & 3:
70% of time will be spent on your allocated site applying your new skills, whilst further enhancing your technical knowledge. The remaining time will be spent at an RWE training facility completing bespoke training courses in areas such as high pressure valve maintenance, electrical switchgear maintenance, pump maintenance, and more. Whilst away from home location, RWE will provide accommodation, travel, and food allowance, ensuring fantastic pastoral support throughout. On completion of your three-year programme, you will have achieved the following: Level 4 Lead Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship IFATE (Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education) Accredited Higher National Certificate in Engineering City and Guilds Performing Engineering Operations Chartered Management Institute Certificate in Team Leading Upon completion of your training, you will be well equipped to apply for and become one of our Operations & Maintenance Technicians of the future. Job Requirements and Experience: We would like our apprentices to have an outstanding analytical and problem-solving mindset, a desire to learn and develop while being a team player. Academically, to be considered for our programme, you are required to have or be predicted to have: 5 GCSEs (English & mathematics at grade C or 4) One of a BTEC Diploma in Engineering, 2 A Levels (of which one is science, mathematics, or engineering), or a comparable level 3 Engineering Qualification What we will offer you: An expected starting salary from £27,881, rising to £34,903 in the third year of your programme A personal retirement savings plan – if you put in 5%, we will top up by a further 10%, and you will get life assurance worth 4 x annual salary 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rata Enhanced parental leave from day 1 of you joining #TeamRWE One free professional membership subscription Access to flexible benefits such as Critical Illness, Dental Plan, Health Cash Plan, Share Incentive Plan, Cycle2Work, Electric Car Lease Scheme, Buy Additional Annual Leave, and retail savings scheme Occupational Health support services for your wellbeing Access to our employee assistance programme in times of need Apply with just a few clicks:
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88508 , application period: 28 February 2025.
Any questions?
Lee.clark@rwe.com We look forward to meeting you. 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. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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Location(s):
Various, UK Power Stations Contract Type:
36 months fixed term Working Hours:
Full time Closing Date:
28 February 2025 About the role: O&M technicians are an essential part of our low carbon power generation business. During your programme, you will practice your skills by working in both the operations and maintenance teams on one of our CCGT power stations. Working as part of the O&M maintenance team, you will put into practice learning in your core subject of: Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Control and Instrument Engineering In addition to applying your skills in the maintenance team, you will spend time developing your knowledge on shift in Power Station Operations, learning the skill sets needed to develop you towards the role of an O&M Technician. These include day-to-day operations, efficiency, chemistry, and commercial aspects, all key elements of the ever-changing flexible power generation world. Our programme offers a structured combination of academic learning, technical training, and practical skills development, supported by experienced engineers, technicians, and training specialists. Year 1:
90% of time will be spent with our apprenticeship training provider learning core skills and completing a HNC in engineering. Year 2 & 3:
70% of time will be spent on your allocated site applying your new skills, whilst further enhancing your technical knowledge. The remaining time will be spent at an RWE training facility completing bespoke training courses in areas such as high pressure valve maintenance, electrical switchgear maintenance, pump maintenance, and more. Whilst away from home location, RWE will provide accommodation, travel, and food allowance, ensuring fantastic pastoral support throughout. On completion of your three-year programme, you will have achieved the following: Level 4 Lead Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship IFATE (Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education) Accredited Higher National Certificate in Engineering City and Guilds Performing Engineering Operations Chartered Management Institute Certificate in Team Leading Upon completion of your training, you will be well equipped to apply for and become one of our Operations & Maintenance Technicians of the future. Job Requirements and Experience: We would like our apprentices to have an outstanding analytical and problem-solving mindset, a desire to learn and develop while being a team player. Academically, to be considered for our programme, you are required to have or be predicted to have: 5 GCSEs (English & mathematics at grade C or 4) One of a BTEC Diploma in Engineering, 2 A Levels (of which one is science, mathematics, or engineering), or a comparable level 3 Engineering Qualification What we will offer you: An expected starting salary from £27,881, rising to £34,903 in the third year of your programme A personal retirement savings plan – if you put in 5%, we will top up by a further 10%, and you will get life assurance worth 4 x annual salary 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rata Enhanced parental leave from day 1 of you joining #TeamRWE One free professional membership subscription Access to flexible benefits such as Critical Illness, Dental Plan, Health Cash Plan, Share Incentive Plan, Cycle2Work, Electric Car Lease Scheme, Buy Additional Annual Leave, and retail savings scheme Occupational Health support services for your wellbeing Access to our employee assistance programme in times of need Apply with just a few clicks:
ad code
88508 , application period: 28 February 2025.
Any questions?
Lee.clark@rwe.com We look forward to meeting you. 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. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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