Apprentice Wind Turbine Service Technician (Onshore)

Gamesa; Ayr; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy technology provider in the UK is seeking an Onshore Wind Turbine Service Technician Apprentice to gain hands-on experience while pursuing an NVQ level 3 qualification. The role includes training in ordinary and extraordinary maintenance of wind turbines, requiring effective communication skills, basic manual skills, and a commitment to the role and the company. Successful candidates will receive a starting salary of £16,000, 26 days of holiday, and several lifestyle benefits.

Benefits

26 days holiday per annum

Salary sacrifice schemes including private medical

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving license before an offer of employment.
• Must be at least 18 years old by September 2026.
• Be happy to work shifts.

Responsibilities

• Execute ordinary and extraordinary maintenance on wind turbines.
• Perform pre-defined technical tasks, including integration of components.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical components.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Basic manual skills

Ability to work at heights

Self-starter

Teamwork

Education

x3 GCSE's or equivalent at Grade 4/C or above including Math, English, and Science

Job description

Overview

A Snapshot of Your Day As an OnshoreWind Turbine Service Technician Apprentice, you will pursue a level 3 qualification (equivalent to NVQ). The course is titled: Maintenance Operations & Engineering Technician

As an Onshore Wind Turbine Service Technician Apprentice, 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 which is 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, on the site that you have been recruited to work on.

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 resolves 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 GCSE\'s 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 East Ayrshire (KA6 7QA or KA3 6EX).
• 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 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 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.