Apprentice Wind Turbine Service Technician (Onshore)

Gamesa; Livingston; On-site; GBP 16,000 - GBP 19,000; Full time

Job summary

An energy technology company in Livingston is seeking an Onshore Wind Turbine Service Technician Apprentice. This role involves a level 3 qualification with hands-on training primarily at their service site. Candidates must have 3 GCSEs including Maths and English, a full UK driving licence, and be at least 18 by September 2026. A starting salary of £16,000 is offered, alongside diverse benefits and a commitment to teamwork and inclusivity in engineering. High demand expected; apply early.

Benefits

Starting salary of £16,000

26 days holiday per annum

Private medical insurance

Contributory pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Must live within a 45-minute drive from Livingston.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence before employment.
• Must be at least 18 years old by September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Execute ordinary and extraordinary maintenance on wind turbines.
• Perform pre-defined technical tasks and support customers.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex components.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Basic manual skills

Self-starter

Education

3 GCSEs or equivalent at Grade 4/C or above including Mathematics, English Language and Science

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

As an Onshore Wind Turbine Service Technician Apprentice, you will pursue a level 3 qualification (equivalent to NVQ). The course is 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. During the first year of your apprenticeship, your primary base will be at our partner training provider located 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 our service team on site, at the site to which you are recruited.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• As a service technician, you will be responsible for executing ordinary and extraordinary maintenance and troubleshooting inside the wind turbines.
• The main tasks are to perform primarily pre‑defined technical tasks, e.g., integration of components into a system, basic engineering, maintenance jobs, and support customers remotely and on‑site.
• You will coordinate and accomplish defined service operations and resolve product issues for customer equipment.
• You will troubleshoot and repair complex electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical components.
• You will complete critical safety and quality documentation and work within our safety procedures.

What you Bring?

• 3 GCSEs or equivalent at Grade 4/C or above including Mathematics, English Language and Science.
• Must live within a 45‑minute drive from Livingston (EH54 9BJ).
• Must hold a full UK driving licence before an offer of employment can be issued.
• Must be at least 18 years old by September 2026.
• Be comfortable with and able to work at heights.
• 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.

What else do I need to know?

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 licence and relevant exam certifications.

Who is Siemens Gamesa?

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 not only generate electricity for over 16 % of the global community, but we’re also 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 is possible. We uphold a 150‑year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonisation, new technologies and energy transformation.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion, and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Gamesa celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity or disability. We energise society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

• A starting salary of £16,000.
• 26 days holiday per annum.
• Salary sacrifice schemes such as private medical, contributory pension scheme & dental insurances, cycle to work, electric car scheme, discounted gym membership plus several other lifestyle benefits to suit you.

How To Apply

Please submit a comprehensive and up‑to‑date CV including:

• Why you’re interested in working for Siemens Gamesa as an Onshore Wind Turbine Technician Apprentice.
• Your most recent qualifications and grades/ predicted grades.
• Any work experience or volunteering.
• Any extracurricular activities.

You will be expected to complete a number of screening questions when you apply; it is important that you answer these correctly as an incorrect selection could result in your application being automatically rejected. If your application is shortlisted, you will be expected to complete a short video screen as the initial stage of the interview process.

Closing Date: Sunday 1st March 2026. We expect the demand for these roles to be extremely high, so we reserve the right to close this advertisement at any time; therefore, please ensure that you submit your application as soon as possible.