Wind Turbine Technician Apprentice in North East

Ready to power your future in renewable energy? At EDF, Success is Personal. Join us as a Wind Turbine Technician Apprentice and gain the skills, knowledge, and experience to help Britain achieve a cleaner, greener future. This is your chance to build a career in engineering while working on some of the UK’s most exciting wind energy projects.

Our Wind Turbine Technician Apprenticeship offers a starting salary of £16,912 and the chance to achieve a Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Engineering and a Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship. This 36-month programme combines practical experience with structured learning, giving you the foundational principles of engineering before moving into specialist wind turbine maintenance. You’ll study full-time at the National College for Nuclear and Clean Energy for the first two years, then join EDF sites for hands-on experience. The programme starts on Tuesday 1st September 2026, and you’ll play a part in EDF’s mission to drive the transition towards An Electric Britain.

You’ll be based at the National College for Nuclear and Clean Energy in Somerset for the first two years. You’ll then be based at your EDF location for year 3 which will be Durham, DH7 8XD. Travel may be required, giving you exposure to different wind farm sites and engineering teams across the UK.

What You’ll Experience:

• Learning the foundation principles of engineering
• Developing practical hand skills and technical knowledge
• Working on wind turbine maintenance and servicing
• Gaining experience at EDF wind farm service centres
• Support from experienced mentors and engineering teams
• Joining our outward bound induction and Early Careers network

To be eligible for this EDF apprenticeship programme, you need to have a minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above (including Maths and English) or equivalent. You’ll bring a passion for renewable energy, the ability to work independently and in a team, and a commitment to balancing study and work. A full UK driving licence is required by the end of your apprenticeship. The Assessment Centre will be delivered either virtually or in person. Further details, including the date, will be confirmed in due course.

Alongside a starting salary of £16,912 per annum and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days, and more. You’ll also enjoy 25 days annual leave, wellbeing and support services, and an Outward-Bound team-building course before your September start.

At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that’s unique to you. Here, Success is Personal – it’s your journey, powered by us.

Everyone is welcome at EDF; we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments. As part of our commitment to the Disability Confident scheme, any applicant who meets the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

We anticipate significant interest in this apprenticeship – so please don’t delay, apply today! Join us and find your success at EDF!