Apprentice Wind Turbine Service Technician (Offshore)

Gamesa; Tendring, Lowestoft, Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 16,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy technology company in the UK is seeking an Offshore Wind Turbine Service Technician Apprentice. You will undertake training in Maintenance Operations & Engineering Technician, focusing on executing maintenance and troubleshooting of wind turbines. Ideal candidates should have a strong commitment to engineering, hold 3 GCSEs including Mathematics and Science, and possess effective communication skills. A full UK driving license and willingness to work shifts is also required. The initial contract will last 42 months with a starting salary of £16,000 and various perks.

Benefits

Starting salary of £16,000

26 days holiday per annum

Private medical insurance

Contributory pension scheme

Dental insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Electric car scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• GCSEs must include Mathematics, English Language, and Science.
• Must hold a full UK driving license before employment.
• Comfortable working at heights and willing to work shifts.

Responsibilities

• Executing maintenance and troubleshooting of wind turbines.
• Performing predefined technical tasks and maintenance jobs.
• Completing safety and quality documentation.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Basic manual skills

Self-starter

Ability to work at heights

Commitment to engineering and technology

Education

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

Tools

Full UK driving license

Job description

Overview

A Snapshot of Your Day: As an Offshore 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.

We are recruiting these roles in the following locations:

• Harwich
• Lowestoft
• Travelling Technicial Pool (UK Wide)

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 one of our service teams on site, either at the site you have been recruited to work on or, if you have been recruited for the travelling technician pool, you will gain experience on one of our UK sites.

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 of the service technician are to perform mainly pre-defined technical tasks, for example, integration of components to a system, basic engineering, maintenance jobs, and support customers remotely and onsite.
• The service technician will coordinate and accomplish defined service operations and/or resolve product issues for customers' 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

• x3 GCSEs or equivalent at Grade 4/C or above which must include Mathematics, English Language and Science.
• You must live within a 45-minute drive from either Harwich or Lowestoft if you're applying for a site-based role.
• If you choose to apply to the travelling technician pool, you can reside anywhere within the UK but you must be available to work away from home on a rotational basis (equal time on/off).
• You must hold a full UK driving license before an offer of employment can be issued to you.
• You 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 license 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 pushing the boundaries of what 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.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Gamesa https://youtu.be/12Sm678tjuY

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 energize 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 Offshore 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 questions 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 do reserve the right to close this advertisement at any time; therefore, please ensure that you submit your application as soon as possible.