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.
Annual wage:
£17,000 a year
Salary:
£17,000 in the 1st year, rising to £24,000 in the 3rd year. Training course:
Mechatronics Maintenance Technician
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 Possible start date:
01 Aug 2025
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 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 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 Rampion Offshore Wind Farm operated from Ramsgate. Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE English, Maths and Science (Grade 4/C and above) essential 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
Communication skills Team working 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. Please include minimum qualifications (GCSE Maths and English grades) in your apprenticeship application. Tailor your application to the vacancy, dedicating 1-2 paragraphs for each question to demonstrate interest in the role and the company. 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. We plan to increase our capacity from the current 3.3 GW to 10 GW by 2030 (RWE’s share). In connection with current projects in development as well as upcoming auctions in Europe, the United States, and the Asia-Pacific region, RWE Offshore Wind is preparing to implement further complex projects. RWE Offshore Wind tests a wide variety of new technologies in our offshore wind farms, enabling these plants to operate more efficiently and economically. In addition, we are involved in and committed to numerous programmes and initiatives that are designed to accelerate innovation in offshore wind and promote the development of new industry standards.
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£17,000 a year
Salary:
£17,000 in the 1st year, rising to £24,000 in the 3rd year. Training course:
Mechatronics Maintenance Technician
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 Possible start date:
01 Aug 2025
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 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 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 Rampion Offshore Wind Farm operated from Ramsgate. Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE English, Maths and Science (Grade 4/C and above) essential 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
Communication skills Team working 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. Please include minimum qualifications (GCSE Maths and English grades) in your apprenticeship application. Tailor your application to the vacancy, dedicating 1-2 paragraphs for each question to demonstrate interest in the role and the company. 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. We plan to increase our capacity from the current 3.3 GW to 10 GW by 2030 (RWE’s share). In connection with current projects in development as well as upcoming auctions in Europe, the United States, and the Asia-Pacific region, RWE Offshore Wind is preparing to implement further complex projects. RWE Offshore Wind tests a wide variety of new technologies in our offshore wind farms, enabling these plants to operate more efficiently and economically. In addition, we are involved in and committed to numerous programmes and initiatives that are designed to accelerate innovation in offshore wind and promote the development of new industry standards.
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