Wind Turbine Technician Apprentice

EDF Energy; Goole; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy supplier in the UK is offering a Wind Turbine Technician Apprentice position in Goole. With a starting salary of £16,912 per annum, you'll gain qualifications, including a Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Engineering. The 36-month program provides practical experience at EDF sites while studying at the National College for Nuclear and Clean Energy. This apprenticeship focuses on renewable energy and includes customisable benefits, 25 days annual leave, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Customisable benefits including electric vehicle leasing

Discounted gym membership

Life assurance

Tech vouchers

Outward-Bound team-building course

Qualifications

• A minimum of five GCSEs including Maths and English.
• Ability to balance study and work commitments.
• Willingness to travel for different wind farm sites.

Responsibilities

• Learn foundations of engineering principles.
• Develop practical hand skills and technical knowledge.
• Work on wind turbine maintenance and servicing.
• Gain experience at EDF wind farm service centres.

Skills

Passion for renewable energy

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Full UK driving licence by end of apprenticeship

Education

Minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above (including Maths and English)

Job description

About the Role

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.

The Opportunity

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 foundation 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.

Your Work Location

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 Goole, DN14 6XL.

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

Who You Are

To be eligible for this EDF apprenticeship programme, you need to have aminimum 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.

Pay, Benefits and Culture

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’recommitted 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 applicantsrequiringadjustments.As part of our commitment to the Disability Confident scheme, any applicant who meets theminimumcriteria (which will include holding a relevant degree discipline/grade and achieving the required pass mark for Stage 1 Testing) 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!

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Join us, and let’s do good together.