Apprentice Wind Turbine Technician at SWIRE ENERGY SERVICES WIND LTD Grimsby, England
Job description
As our new apprentice, you will be trained to the highest health, safety and environmental standards, to eventually perform maintenance work inside on/offshore wind turbines. You will become skilled at troubleshooting, replacing electrical and mechanical components and performing routine maintenance procedures.
Working week
Exact shifts TBC.
Total hours per week: 40
What will the apprentice be doing?
As our new apprentice you will be supported within our renewables business, to build a strong foundation of capability that will enable future progression within the wind and wider renewables industry.The first year of the program is based at Grimsby Institute in Grimsby, where you will learn the basics of engineering and introduce you to wind turbine technology.
After successfully completing year one, you will be placed at one of our clients’ sites within the UK, but could be working on occasion in Europe or Asia in the future. During years two to four, you’ll support and eventually perform work inside a wind turbine.
Supported by your training and our team, your tasks will include:
- working effectively at height, climbing the towers to inspect, troubleshoot, or repair equipment
- Carrying out planned, unplanned and preventative maintenance procedures
- Collecting wind turbine data for testing and analysis
- Troubleshooting and repairing or replacing electrical and mechanical components
- performing routine maintenance; testing electrical components, systems, and mechanical and hydraulic systems
- tracking job details and recording task progress
- Learning and developing, participating in classes and workshops on and offsite
- All other associated duties as required
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Technician (Wind Turbine Technician)
BTEC Level 3 Extended National Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Internal training program as part of the Swire Renewable Energy Wind Turbine Technician Competency framework (Including all GWO and safety training)
In addition to classroom training, successful applicants will take part in a broader programme of on-the-job learning:
- Develop practical, hands-on competencies
- Bespoke technical knowledge, underpinning practical training
- Health and safety
- Positive feedback to aid development
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
After successfully completing year one, you will then work at different client sites throughout the UK, and potentially Internationally. You’ll support and eventually perform work inside on/offshore wind turbines
Swire Renewable Energy is a group with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal professional growth of our people. We promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Physical fitness, Willing to travel & work away, Comfortable working at heights, Comfortable with sea travel, Passion for engineering, Curious to learn, Time management, Troubleshooting skills, Hand-eye coordination, Respectful rep of SES
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Science or Technical Subject (Grade C/4) Essential
Things to consider
Due to the nature of this work, you will be working at heights in excess of 100 meters, and should also be comfortable with sea travel. From September 2023, year one of the apprenticeship programme will consist of intensive practical/technical training at The Grimsby Institute (DN34 5AB). From year 2 of the programme you will enter the workplace, with mentoring from our experienced technical team. This will include flexible working from client sites at different locations in the UK, and could include international work in Europe, Taiwan and the USA. As such, you must be willing to travel and work away from home. Expected to work safely always, the main function of the role is to carry out a variety of manual tasks and fault diagnostics to ensure that the wind turbines are working reliably and at maximum efficiency. The work is carried out at sea, and on-shore, fixing complex machinery in the wind turbines, and communication and teamwork is therefore essential. The program requires a continuous focus on studies and ability to balance work and learning is vital.
About the employer
Swire Renewable Energy (SRE) is a global provider of maintenance and management services in the renewable energy sector, specialising in both wind turbine and solar park maintenance. The company also offers autonomous drone blade inspection services through its portfolio company – BladeInsight. The business is presently operating in 20+ countries and employs 320 office and technical staff around the world. During the European summer, out technician resources presently expand to over 450. Technicians and maintenance are the centre of our business. They offer a wide range of electrical, mechanical and wind turbine operations and maintenance solutions for our clients, and have had extensive experience in all aspects of turbine and solar maintenance, including Blade repairs, Turbine component exchange and repairs, pre-assembly and installation work, power and substation maintenance and commissioning, and ongoing servicing. The client base includes wind turbine manufacturers, utilities, owners and operators of wind and solar farms and other renewable energy assets. Swire acquired ALL NRG in Denmark to increase its participation in the renewable sector. It retains investments in Cadeler, a major Danish Wind Farm Installation Vessel owning company, and Argent Energy, a waste oil to biofuels company based in the United Kingdom. The company focus is on maintaining renewable energy infrastructure both on and offshore, and this includes wind farms, hydro and solar plants, renewable infrastructure, and expansion of their domestic onshore electrical maintenance and on and offshore service business.
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Salary: £15,700.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Apprentice Wind Turbine Technician (SES)
Expected start date: 04/09/2023
