Overview
This apprenticeship offers a structured and supported way to begin a career in offshore wind, combining learning, hands‑on experience and real responsibility in a safety‑focused environment.
As an Offshore Service Technician Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced Vestas technicians to maintain offshore wind turbines, developing core mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic skills through a mix of college study, specialist training, and supervised offshore work.
Responsibilities
- Support scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities on offshore wind turbines.
- Develop mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical fault‑finding skills under supervision.
- Work safely at heights and in offshore environments, handling tools and complex equipment correctly.
- Assist in planning maintenance tasks by preparing tools, spares, and materials.
- Troubleshoot turbine components and learn how repair and replacement decisions are made.
- Record work activities, materials, and time using Vestas systems to support accurate reporting and continuous improvement.
- Always follow Vestas Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) standards and safe working practices.
Qualifications
- Scotland: Strong National 5s and/or Highers in Mathematics and/or Physics.
- England: GCSEs (Grade 5/C or above) and/or A‑Levels in Mathematics and/or Physics.
- Equivalent: Relevant Level 3 vocational certifications (e.g. BTEC Nationals, T‑Levels, or City & Guilds) in Engineering or Science disciplines.
Location Requirement
- The first year of the programme is college‑based in Arbroath, Scotland.
- As the apprenticeship progresses, you must be willing and able to travel to wind farm sites across the UK.
Other Requirements
- Ability to work at heights and offshore.
- Ability to work in varying weather conditions.
- Minimum age 18 (due to offshore health and safety regulations).
Competencies
- Strong commitment to safety and following procedures in high‑risk environments.
- Curiosity and aptitude for mechanical, electrical, and technical systems.
- Logical approach to problem solving and fault finding.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a small, close‑knit offshore team.
- Clear communication skills and confidence to ask questions when unsure.
- Resilience and adaptability to offshore working patterns and environments.
- Willingness to learn, take feedback, and develop toward a qualified Offshore Service Technician role.
What We Offer
Our intensive four‑year apprenticeship programme combines academic learning, safety and technical training, and hands‑on offshore experience. You will receive a competitive apprentice salary with a generous offshore working allowance, a pension scheme, healthcare, dental care, and access to Vestas Perkz. Accommodation and travel are provided when required. Upon successful completion you will be fully qualified to work as an Offshore Service Technician, with opportunities to progress into a range of technical and professional pathways.
Equal Opportunity
Vestas is an equal‑opportunity employer. We value diversity in all its forms and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
