Rhyl Flats Wind Turbine Technician Apprenticeship
Location(s): Liverpool Bay, Flintshire, GB, N/A RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd. Full time, fixed term Functional area:
Apprenticeship Remuneration:
Apprentice Location: Coleg Llandrillo, Rhyl (North Wales) and Rhyl Flats Offshore Wind Farm (Mostyn). Requirements: 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) at 4/C or above including Science, Maths and English. Salary: £17,000 in the 1st year, rising to £24,000 in the 3rd year. Benefits include pension and private single medical cover. Wind Turbine Technician Apprenticeship RWE Renewables are offering the opportunity for motivated people to begin a career in renewable energy with us. This valuable 3-year apprenticeship scheme will enable the selected candidates to develop into technicians working on wind turbines. The first 2 years will be classroom-based at a bespoke wind turbine training facility at Coleg Llandrillo, Rhyl in North Wales. The 3rd year will consist of on-site training at Rhyl Flats Offshore Wind Farm operating from Mostyn. ABOUT THE ROLE We will provide a comprehensive and well-supported learning programme including classroom-based learning and experience on site working with our technicians. Concluding 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 specific to offshore wind farms. Selected 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 demanding 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 maintain 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 what tools, spares and materials are required for each job 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 that will cover all aspects of inspection, maintenance and repair of the wind turbines JOB REQUIREMENTS You will be keen to learn and undertake a practical role, and standby may be required. Knowledge and Skills: 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 Must live within an hour of site All apprentices will be expected to study full-time for the first 2 years at
Coleg Llandrillo ,
Rhyl in North Wales
during term time, before being deployed at
Rhyl Flats Offshore Wind Farm in Mostyn
for the 3rd year for practical experience of working on a wind farm. Rhyl Flats Offshore Wind Farm comprises of 25 Siemens 3.6 MW turbines. Application closing date: 21st February 2025 Assessment Centre: WC 28th April Role start date: August 2025 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. Holidays: 25 days (to be taken outside of term time), plus public holidays. Working for RWE: 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. 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 pursue this, we are looking for vibrant and motivated people to join us in creating a sustainable and secure green energy to safeguard the future. We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.
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Location(s): Liverpool Bay, Flintshire, GB, N/A RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd. Full time, fixed term Functional area:
Apprenticeship Remuneration:
Apprentice Location: Coleg Llandrillo, Rhyl (North Wales) and Rhyl Flats Offshore Wind Farm (Mostyn). Requirements: 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) at 4/C or above including Science, Maths and English. Salary: £17,000 in the 1st year, rising to £24,000 in the 3rd year. Benefits include pension and private single medical cover. Wind Turbine Technician Apprenticeship RWE Renewables are offering the opportunity for motivated people to begin a career in renewable energy with us. This valuable 3-year apprenticeship scheme will enable the selected candidates to develop into technicians working on wind turbines. The first 2 years will be classroom-based at a bespoke wind turbine training facility at Coleg Llandrillo, Rhyl in North Wales. The 3rd year will consist of on-site training at Rhyl Flats Offshore Wind Farm operating from Mostyn. ABOUT THE ROLE We will provide a comprehensive and well-supported learning programme including classroom-based learning and experience on site working with our technicians. Concluding 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 specific to offshore wind farms. Selected 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 demanding 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 maintain 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 what tools, spares and materials are required for each job 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 that will cover all aspects of inspection, maintenance and repair of the wind turbines JOB REQUIREMENTS You will be keen to learn and undertake a practical role, and standby may be required. Knowledge and Skills: 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 Must live within an hour of site All apprentices will be expected to study full-time for the first 2 years at
Coleg Llandrillo ,
Rhyl in North Wales
during term time, before being deployed at
Rhyl Flats Offshore Wind Farm in Mostyn
for the 3rd year for practical experience of working on a wind farm. Rhyl Flats Offshore Wind Farm comprises of 25 Siemens 3.6 MW turbines. Application closing date: 21st February 2025 Assessment Centre: WC 28th April Role start date: August 2025 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. Holidays: 25 days (to be taken outside of term time), plus public holidays. Working for RWE: 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. 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 pursue this, we are looking for vibrant and motivated people to join us in creating a sustainable and secure green energy to safeguard the future. We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.
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