Wind Turbine Technician Apprenticeship – London Array Wind Farm

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Location: Ramsgate
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Wind Turbine Technician Apprenticeship - London Array Wind Farm Apply From:

28/01/2025

Learning Provider Delivered by IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Employer RWE RENEWABLES MANAGEMENT UK LIMITED

Vacancy Description 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

Key Details Vacancy Title Wind Turbine Technician Apprenticeship - London Array Wind Farm

Employer Description RWE Offshore Wind will play a central role in realizing our purpose and vision of 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 numerous programmes and initiatives that are designed to accelerate innovation in offshore wind and promote the development of new industry standards.

Vacancy Location London Array CT11 9LG

Wage Frequency Custom

Number of Vacancies 3

Vacancy Reference Number 1000298236

Key Dates Apply From 28/01/2025

Closing Date For Applications 2025-02-21 23:59:59

Interview Begin From Possible Start Date 2025-08-01 00:00:00

Training 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.

Learning Provider IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Skills Required 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

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