Apprentice Wind Turbine Technician
Apprentice Wind Turbine Technician
Apply locations GB-Grimsby, time type Full time, posted on Posted 2 Days Ago, time left to apply End Date: February 17, 2025 (27 days left to apply), job requisition id R-45303
It takes the brightest minds to be a technology leader. It takes imagination to create green energy for the generations to come. At Siemens Gamesa we make real what matters, join our global team.
Siemens Gamesa is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years. Together, we are committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy transition and providing innovative solutions that meet the growing energy demand of the global community.
How to contribute to our vision
Do you want to be part of an industry that is striving to protect our planet from further damage? Are you one who looks for solutions and regards a problem as an opportunity?
Our Advanced Apprenticeship is a level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician qualification which we believe is best in class. Study time is between 36 and 48 months.
For the first 16 months, you will work towards a Level 2 Foundation Knowledge Certificate and a Level 3 Technical Knowledge Certificate at college, during this period you will be required to live away from home as all college attendance will be in Hull.
Following college study, you will complete additional technical training at our specially developed training center in Hull and you will then move to site to begin year 3 of your apprenticeship.
When at site you will work to secure evidence towards another Level 3 Developing Competence Certificate. In addition, you will be required to progress through a Siemens Gamesa bespoke competency programme.
Finally, you will complete an End Point Assessment where you will demonstrate your experiences and competence. Success here will secure all of the certificates your hard work deserves and provide you with the opportunity to secure membership of a professional institution.
Some of your key tasks will include but not be limited to:
* Maintenance of hydraulic, mechanical, electrical and control systems
* Troubleshooting and fault diagnosis of hydraulic, mechanical, electrical and control systems
* Component replacement
* Assisting with completion of documentation relating to above and also health and safety documentation
What you need to make a difference
A passion for renewable energy and a sense for the importance to lead the change. We are also looking for:
* Candidates ideally residing within 45 minutes of the relevant site, in this case North Quay, Fish Docks, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN31 3SY, United Kingdom
* Applicants must possess at least three General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE)'s at Grade C or above (or equivalent) including: Maths, English Language, Science or Engineering or, in the case of those currently studying for their GCSEs, have corresponding predicted grades (NB: failure to achieve predicted grades would result in any offer of employment being withdrawn)
* A Level 2 (or equivalent) Information Communication Technology (ICT) qualification is desirable
* Have a good head for heights
* Be a strong swimmer and prepared to work in challenging Offshore/Onshore environments
* Be confident enough to live and work away from home and to be prepared to live alongside your fellow apprentices in the shared accommodation provided by the business
* Pass a pre-employment medical and fitness test before a formal offer of employment is confirmed
* Have enthusiasm in abundance as well as long-term commitment to the apprenticeship and to the business
* Possess a keen interest in engineering and technology
* Have sound manual skills and an interest or ability to work with electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems
* Understand money management
* Have a natural ability to apply care and attention to detail and be able to adhere to health and safety requirements
* Show respect for others
In return of your commitment we offer you…
* Become a part of our mission for sustainability: Clean energy for generations to come
* A global team of diverse colleagues who share passion for renewable energy
* Trust and empowerment to make your own ideas reality
* Personal and professional development to grow internally within our organisation
* Competitive Pension Scheme
Siemens Gamesa offers a wide variety of benefits such as flexible working hours as well as home-office possibility for many colleagues, employer-funded pension, attractive remuneration package (fixed/variable) and local benefits such as subsidized lunch, employee discounts and much more.
Empowering our people
Our global team is on the front line of tackling the climate crisis, reducing carbon emissions – the greatest challenge we face.
We believe diversity creates more opportunity for success. That’s why we recruit great minds from all walks of life: it doesn’t matter the gender, age, ethnic background, sexual orientation or disability. Our main aim is to find people from around the globe who can contribute to world-changing technology.
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Siemens Gamesa is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a work environment that is free from discrimination and where employees are treated with dignity and respect.
We are driven by people - from more than 100 different countries, they build the company we are every day. Our diverse and inclusive culture encourages us to think outside the box, speak without fear, and be bold. We value the flexibility that our smart-working arrangements, our digital disconnection framework and our family-friendly practices bring to the new way of working.
About us
With a worldwide installed capacity of 139 GW, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has a presence in more than 100 countries and a team of 30,000 people worldwide. Its end-to-end value chain presence encompasses onshore and offshore wind turbines design, manufacturing, installation as well as cutting-edge service solutions. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years.
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