Wind Turbine Technician Apprenticeship

Ips International; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy provider is offering a 3-year apprenticeship in Lowestoft for aspiring technicians to work on wind turbines. The apprenticeship includes classroom training in Mechatronics and practical experience at offshore wind farms. Candidates must have 5 GCSEs including English, Maths, and Science, and a willingness to learn. This role offers a starting salary of £17,510, with opportunities for career advancement after the program completion.

Benefits

Accommodation provided during training

Pension

Private medical cover

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs including English, Maths, and Science (grade 4/C and above) required.
• Personal Learning Record will be reviewed upon appointment.
• Must live within an hour of the site.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Technicians to maintain wind turbines.
• Conduct repairs and inspections on offshore wind turbines.
• Participate in comprehensive learning and development programs.

Skills

Willing to learn

Interest in Engineering

Education

GCSE in English, Maths, and Science

Job description

RWE RENEWABLES MANAGEMENT UK LIMITED

Closes in 15 days (Friday 20 February 2026)

Overview

RWE Renewables are offering the opportunity for motivated people to begin a career in renewable energy with us. This 3‑year apprenticeship scheme will enable successful candidates to develop into technicians working on wind turbines. The first 2 years will be classroom based at the IPS International training facility in Rochester.

Salary: £17,510 in the 1st year, rising incrementally each year in line with internal pay scales and the national minimum wage. Accommodation is provided whilst at college.

Training course: Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)

Hours: Monday to Friday, working shifts. 37 hours a week.

What you'll do at work

We will provide a comprehensive and well‑supported learning programme including classroom‑based learning and on‑site experience with our technicians. Completion of the apprenticeship will result in an NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Mechatronics Maintenance Technician).

Our Wind Turbine Technicians work as part of a small team focused on specific offshore wind farms. Successful candidates will learn to carry out all aspects of wind turbine maintenance including scheduled, unscheduled, proactive, and troubleshooting maintenance. Your hard work will ensure our wind farms continue to deliver power to households and businesses. It is a rewarding job that allows you to work on highly advanced machinery in a challenging environment. Once trained you will be working at sea, in all weathers and at height, using heavy, complex mechanical and electrical equipment. You will be required to demonstrate a commitment to Health and Safety in all aspects of your work.

Initially the focus will be upon learning and developing engineering knowledge through education and training. However, examples of the tasks covered as Technicians in the longer term include:

• Electro/Mechanical problem‑solving of wind turbines working in small teams at height in remote locations with user manuals as reference
• Working with advanced mechanical, hydraulic and electrical equipment in a safe manner
• Planning in advance the tools, spares and materials required for each job to be completed
• Fault finding and diagnosis of wind turbine main component condition to assist in determining if site repair is possible or whether the unit requires exchange
• Ongoing personal development and training to become a multi‑skilled technician that will cover all aspects of inspection, maintenance and repair of the wind turbines

Where you'll work

Lowestoft, NR32 1BY

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from work for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Training course details

• Use information technology to create documentation, communication and information management.
• Obtain, read and interpret task‑related documentation, such as work instructions, quality control documents, drawings, operation manuals, specifications and service manuals.
• Record information for example job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, manufacturers’ documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
• Conduct initial assessment of equipment that requires maintenance.
• Formulate plans setting out the methodology of the maintenance activity including timescales and resources.
• Select, prepare and use material, consumables, tools and equipment.
• Comply with health and safety regulations and organisational requirements applicable in the workplace (e.g. COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, PPE and applying safe systems of work).
• Apply dynamic risk assessment, hazard identification and risk mitigation principles and techniques.
• Apply isolation principles and techniques to equipment undergoing maintenance, including dissipation of stored energies as required.
• Manufacture, repair and refurbish components using hand and machine tools.
• Restore the workplace on completion of the maintenance activity. Handover resources, consumables and equipment to process owner.
• Apply the techniques and processes used in reactive maintenance and repair activities on complex engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
• Produce, maintain, update, record and store documentation including electronic items such as PLC and robot programmes.
• Apply techniques and processes used in planned and preventative maintenance activities on engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
• Apply functional testing and checking techniques and processes after maintenance interventions, and handover to the operational team.
• Apply techniques and processes used in condition monitoring, non‑destructive or sensory testing. Record findings and take necessary actions.
• Apply calculation techniques such as feeds, speeds, tolerances, electrical calculations using Ohm’s law, power calculations and cable sizing calculations.
• Select, use and confirm calibration of electrical and mechanical testing and measuring equipment.
• Produce sketches or drawings to support maintenance activities.
• Communicate in writing. Prepare communications, documents and reports on technical matters.
• Segregate, separate and dispose of waste streams and by‑products.
• Apply 4S or 5S principles of housekeeping to the work environment.
• Identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve operational performance.
• Apply continuous improvement techniques.
• Communicate with others verbally. Negotiate with colleagues or stakeholders to access equipment or arrange access.
• Follow equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
• Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
• Apply fault‑finding techniques used in reactive maintenance on complex integrated systems (half‑split, input‑output, six‑point technique, function or performance testing, unit or component substitution and equipment diagnostics).

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

More training information

The first 2 years will be classroom based at IPS International training centre in Rochester, Kent.

The 3rd year will consist of on‑site training at Greater Gabbard Offshore Wind Farm operated from Lowestoft.

Requirements

GCSE in:

• 5 GCSEs including English, Maths and Science (grade 4/C and above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Willing to learn
• Interest in Engineering

Other requirements

• Able to work at height
• Able to work at sea
• Willing to work shifts
• Must live within an hour of site

Enrolment onto your apprenticeship programme is subject to prior attainment checks, and your Personal Learning Record will be reviewed upon successful appointment. We are also obligated to follow the guidelines around eligibility, set out by the government apprenticeship funding rules.

NB: Please include minimum qualifications (GCSE Maths and English grades) in your apprenticeship application. Tailor your application to the vacancy, dedicating 1–2 paragraphs for each question to demonstrate interest in the role and the company.

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About this employer

Working for RWE

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, age or sexual orientation and identity.

RWE represents change, innovation and sustainability. As one of the world’s leading generators of electricity from renewable energy sources, we aim to be carbon‑neutral by 2040 and to enable a sustainable life for people around the world. To make this goal a reality, we are on the lookout for engaged and forward‑thinking individuals to help us cultivate a secure and sustainable energy future.

Benefits include pension and private single medical cover.

After this apprenticeship

• Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be the possibility of a permanent position.

Contact

IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Reference code: VAC2000008752

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Closes in 15 days (Friday 20 February 2026)

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