Wind Turbine Technician Apprenticeship - Major Component Team

RWE; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Swindon is offering a Wind Turbine Technician Apprenticeship. This 3-year program will prepare candidates for a career in renewable energy, focusing on wind turbine maintenance and repair. Apprentices will work both in classroom settings and on-site. The role requires a minimum of 5 GCSE’s including Science, Maths, and English. Training will culminate in an NVQ level 3 qualification in Engineering, with a starting salary of £17,510 and benefits including medical coverage and pension.

Benefits

Pension

Private medical cover

Accommodation during term time

Travel expenses for commuting

Qualifications

• Candidates must have 5 GCSE’s including Science, Maths, and English.
• Keen to learn and undertake a practical role.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop into technicians working on wind turbines.
• Carry out wind turbine maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with teams on complex exchange tasks.

Skills

Willing to learn

Interest in engineering

Able to work at height

Able to work at sea

Education

5 GCSE’s at 4/C or above including Science, Maths, and English

Job description

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.

To start as soon as possible, full time, fixed term

Functional area: Apprenticeship

Location: Major Component Team (UK and Germany).

Requirements: 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) at 4/C or above including Science, Maths and English.

Salary: £17,510 in the 1st year, rising incrementally each year in line with internal pay scales and national minimum wage. 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 3 year apprenticeship scheme will enable the selected candidates to develop into technicians working on wind turbines. The first 2 years will be at one of our two apprenticeship providers Coleg Llandrillo, Rhyl in North Wales or IPS International, Rochester.

The 3rd year will consist of on‑site training from the Major Component Team which supports component exchanges such as gearboxes, generators, transformers, blades and blade bearings across multiple platform types and locations, conducted from a jack‑up vessel.

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. Completion of the apprenticeship will result in an NVQ level 3 qualification in Engineering.

Our Wind Turbine Technicians work as part of a team focused on providing a service to multiple offshore wind farms. Successful candidates will learn to carry out all aspects of wind turbine maintenance including scheduled, unscheduled, proactive, and troubleshooting maintenance on wind turbines. Following on from these successful candidates will then focus on heavy lifting and component exchange capabilities.

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 challenging 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 demonstrate 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 the tools, spares and materials required for each job to be completed
• 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

Candidate Requirements

The Major Component Team is an established team within Offshore Operations that is responsible for large complex exchange tasks across the RWE portfolio.

The Major Component Team performs services 24 hours a day 365 days per year. You will be part of a team that performs exchanges from the jack up vessel working 14 days on 14 days off rotation from ports in the UK and Germany.

You will be keen to learn and undertake a practical role. Additionally, due to the high complexity of the role it may mean standby or on call may be required.

If you require accommodation at our training facility, please note that, due to provider requirements, candidates must be aged 18 or over by August 2026.

Job requirements and experience

• 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) at 4/C or above including Science, Maths and English
• Willing to learn and develop
• Interest in engineering
• Able to work at height
• Able to work at sea
• Willing to undertake international travel to the service ports
• Willing to work shifts, staying for up to 2 weeks on a JUV

All apprentices will be expected to study full time for the first 2 years at Coleg Llandrillo, Rhyl in North Wales or IPS International, Rochester, before being deployed at one or more of the windfarms supported by the Fleet SOV for the 3rd year for hands‑on experience.

Accommodation will be provided during term time for the first 2 years, along with travel expenses for two journeys per month between the home location and the term time address.

Important Dates

• Application closing date: 20th February 2026
• Assessment Centre: 23rd April 2026
• Start date: August 2026

Accommodation/Travel

Term‑time accommodation will be provided with the costs of rent and utilities being paid by RWE. The cost of your commute to college each day will also be paid for unless group travel is provided by RWE.

During term time, there will be a weekly set allowance for food and drink while away from home.

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.

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As a global leader, RWE Offshore Wind is shaping tomorrow's energy on the high seas. We are active across Europe, U.S., Japan and Korea. We have already 19 wind farms in operation with an installed capacity of over 3 gigawatts. With over 20 years’ experience in developing, building, operating and maintaining offshore wind farms we have established long‑term partnerships, working hand in hand with local businesses and communities. Every year, we invest millions of euros in new offshore wind projects and support harbours, educational programmes, local organisations and more. Our passionate workforce is committed to driving technological and sustainable improvements, delivering construction projects on time and within budget to the highest quality and safety standards, and contributing to a clean energy future.

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