Wind Turbine Technician Apprenticeship - London Array Wind Farm
RWE Renewables are offering the opportunity for motivated people to begin a career in renewable energy with us. This rewarding 3 year apprenticeship scheme will enable the selected candidates to develop into technicians working on wind turbines. Salary of £17,000 in the 1st year, rising to £24,000 in the 3rd year. Training course: Mechatronics Maintenance Technician (level 3) Hours: Monday to Friday. In their final year, the apprentices will follow a shift pattern which will be 7 days on / 7 days off. 37 hours a week Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff. What you’ll do at work
We will provide a comprehensive and well-supported learning programme including classroom-based learning and experience on-site working with our technicians. Full completion of the apprenticeship will result in an NVQ level 3 Engineering Technician qualification. Our Wind Turbine Technicians work as part of a small team focused on specific offshore wind farms. Enrolled 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 adhere to the protocol of 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 they do 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 Where you’ll work
London Array, CT11 9LG Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. College or training organisation
IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED Your training course
Mechatronics Maintenance Technician (level 3), Equal to A level Your training plan
The first year will be classroom-based at IPS International training facility, in Rochester. The 2nd year will be a blend of classroom and site-based training and the 3rd year will consist of full-time on-site training at London Array Wind Farm operated from Ramsgate. Requirements
GCSE in: English, Maths and Science (grade 4/C and above) Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. Skills
Willing to learn Interest in Engineering Able to work at height Able to work at sea Willing to work shifts Live within an hour of site Other requirements
Enrolment onto your apprenticeship programme is subject to prior attainment checks, and your Personal Learning Record will be reviewed upon successful appointment. We are also obligated to follow the guidelines around eligibility, set out by the government apprenticeship funding rules. Accommodation, if required, whilst at college will be provided with the costs of hotel/rent and utilities being paid by RWE. During term time, there will be a reasonable allowance for food and drink while away from home. Also, RWE will pay for travel costs for journeys home at the weekends. About this company
RWE Offshore Wind will play a central role in realising our purpose and vision so far being the No.2 generator globally. The company’s 3,500+ experts operate more than 1,000 fixed bottom and floating wind turbines in 19 wind farms. And we plan to increase our capacity from the current 3.3 GW to 10 GW by 2030 (RWE’s share). Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions. After this apprenticeship
The prospects of gaining a full-time position are excellent, RWE has provided a full-time position to all the apprentices who have successfully completed the course. Apply now
Closes in 22 days (Friday 21 February) When you apply, you’ll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You can create one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship.
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RWE Renewables are offering the opportunity for motivated people to begin a career in renewable energy with us. This rewarding 3 year apprenticeship scheme will enable the selected candidates to develop into technicians working on wind turbines. Salary of £17,000 in the 1st year, rising to £24,000 in the 3rd year. Training course: Mechatronics Maintenance Technician (level 3) Hours: Monday to Friday. In their final year, the apprentices will follow a shift pattern which will be 7 days on / 7 days off. 37 hours a week Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff. What you’ll do at work
We will provide a comprehensive and well-supported learning programme including classroom-based learning and experience on-site working with our technicians. Full completion of the apprenticeship will result in an NVQ level 3 Engineering Technician qualification. Our Wind Turbine Technicians work as part of a small team focused on specific offshore wind farms. Enrolled 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 adhere to the protocol of 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 they do 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 Where you’ll work
London Array, CT11 9LG Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. College or training organisation
IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED Your training course
Mechatronics Maintenance Technician (level 3), Equal to A level Your training plan
The first year will be classroom-based at IPS International training facility, in Rochester. The 2nd year will be a blend of classroom and site-based training and the 3rd year will consist of full-time on-site training at London Array Wind Farm operated from Ramsgate. Requirements
GCSE in: English, Maths and Science (grade 4/C and above) Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. Skills
Willing to learn Interest in Engineering Able to work at height Able to work at sea Willing to work shifts Live within an hour of site Other requirements
Enrolment onto your apprenticeship programme is subject to prior attainment checks, and your Personal Learning Record will be reviewed upon successful appointment. We are also obligated to follow the guidelines around eligibility, set out by the government apprenticeship funding rules. Accommodation, if required, whilst at college will be provided with the costs of hotel/rent and utilities being paid by RWE. During term time, there will be a reasonable allowance for food and drink while away from home. Also, RWE will pay for travel costs for journeys home at the weekends. About this company
RWE Offshore Wind will play a central role in realising our purpose and vision so far being the No.2 generator globally. The company’s 3,500+ experts operate more than 1,000 fixed bottom and floating wind turbines in 19 wind farms. And we plan to increase our capacity from the current 3.3 GW to 10 GW by 2030 (RWE’s share). Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions. After this apprenticeship
The prospects of gaining a full-time position are excellent, RWE has provided a full-time position to all the apprentices who have successfully completed the course. Apply now
Closes in 22 days (Friday 21 February) When you apply, you’ll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You can create one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship.
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