Wind Turbine Technician Apprenticeship - Fleet Service in Harwich

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 Fleet Servicing Service Operations Vessel which supports turbine maintenance at Greater Gabbard and London Array windfarms in the UK along with Amrumbank, Kaskasi and Nordsee Ost windfarms in Germany.

We will provide a comprehensive and well supported learning programme including classroom-based learning and experience on site working with our technicians. Completing the apprenticeship will result in an NVQ level 3 qualification in Engineering. Our Wind Turbine Technicians work as part of a small team focused on specific 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. 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

Fleet Servicing is an established team within the Offshore Operations that will be responsible for the annual servicing of wind turbines at Trident, Greater Gabbard and London Array from a Service Operations Vessel. The Fleet SOV will perform services 24 hours a day 365 days per year. You will be part of a team that will perform services from the 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 SOV

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 practical experience of working on a wind farm. 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.

An offer of employment in this role may require holding active or ability to pass National Security vetting to SC level. Failure to obtain and or maintain National Security Vetting to SC may result in the removal of job offers and or existing employment.

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.

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. To make this goal a reality, we are on the lookout for engaged and forward-thinking individuals to help us cultivate a secure and sustainable energy future.