Apprentice Wind Turbine Service Technician (Offshore)

As an Offshore Wind Turbine Service Technician Apprentice, you will pursue a level 3 qualification (equivalent to NVQ) titled: Maintenance Operations & Engineering Technician. You will receive training in all facets of the wind turbine service technician role, including industry standard safety training and safe ways of working.

We are recruiting these roles in the following locations: Harwich, Lowestoft, and a Travelling Technician Pool (UK Wide). During the first year of your apprenticeship, your primary base will be at our partner training provider in Scunthorpe where you will undertake General Electrical / Mechanical training in both practical and theory-based sessions. In years 2 & 3, your learning will primarily be hands-on experience working with one of our service teams on site, either at the site you are recruited to or, if you are in the travelling technician pool, at one of our UK sites.

As a service technician, you will be responsible for executing ordinary and extraordinary maintenance and troubleshooting inside the wind turbines. The main tasks include:

• Pre-defined technical tasks such as integration of components to a system
• Basic engineering and maintenance jobs
• Supporting customers remotely and onsite
• Coordinating and accomplishing defined service operations
• Troubleshooting and repairing complex electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical components
• Completing critical safety and quality documentation and working within our safety procedures

What You Bring:

• x3 GCSEs or equivalent at Grade 4/C or above including Mathematics, English Language and Science
• You must live within a 45-minute drive from either Harwich or Lowestoft for a site-based role
• If applying to the travelling technician pool, you can reside anywhere within the UK but must be available to work away from home on a rotational basis
• You must hold a full UK driving license before an offer of employment can be issued
• You must be at least 18 years old by September 2026
• Be comfortable with and able to work at heights, and be happy to work shifts
• A strong enthusiasm and long-term commitment to the apprenticeship and the company
• Genuine interest in engineering, technology, and the environment with good basic manual skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work well independently or as part of a team

If your application is successful, you will be offered an initial 42-month fixed term contract of employment subject to you successfully passing:

• A practical Working at Heights assessment
• A medical and fitness test
• Evidence of valid right to work documentation, a driving license and relevant exam certifications

At Siemens Gamesa, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 100,000 dedicated employees, we generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, and we are using our technology to help protect people and the environment. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

We celebrate diversity and inclusion. Siemens Gamesa believes in equal opportunity and does not discriminate based on ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society and strive to include all voices.

A starting salary of £16,000, 26 days holiday per annum, salary sacrifice schemes including private medical, contributory pension, dental insurance, cycle to work, electric car scheme, and discounted gym membership, plus other lifestyle benefits.

Please submit a comprehensive and up-to-date CV including: why you’re interested in working for Siemens Gamesa as an Offshore Wind Turbine Technician Apprentice; your most recent qualifications and grades/predicted grades; any work experience or volunteering; and any extracurricular activities. You will be asked to complete screening questions when you apply, and a short video screen may be used if shortlisted. Closing Date: Sunday 1 March 2026. We expect high demand and reserve the right to close the advertisement at any time; please submit your application as soon as possible.