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Wind Turbine Apprenticeship – Inverness

Deutsche Windtechnik are offering the opportunity for motivated people to start a career in renewables.  The apprenticeship scheme will last 4 years, with the first year being based at UHI college Years 2-4 will be on-site training at windfarms based in Inverness/ North Scotland Region.

Successful candidates will learn to carry out all aspects of a wind turbine technician including, routine preventative maintenance, mechanical, electrical, gearbox and hydraulic systems. Unscheduled maintenance and carry out retrofits along with emergency breakdown and major component exchanges. 

We will provide a comprehensive and well supporting learning programme including classroom based learning and experience, on site working with wind turbine technicians. Completing the 4 year apprenticeship will result in an SVQ level 3 qualification. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Be diligent, punctual and behave in a responsible manner and in accordance with the requirements of Health and Safety legislation relating to the apprentice’s responsibilities as an individual and always promote the company’s best interests.

• Initially the apprentice will develop and learn mechanical, electrical and hydraulic knowledge.

• Have an unwavering drive and dedication to achieve and maintain targets set out in the apprenticeship standard with an end goal of achieving WTG technician accreditation.

• Undertake training, attend courses, and carry out such work as may be required, within the relevant time scales and deadlines, in order to achieve the selected standard outcomes specified in the apprentice’s personal training plan.

• For the duration of the apprenticeship, you will gain practical experience, develop theoretical knowledge, whilst obtaining formal qualifications which are recognised and fully transferable with the wind industry.

• You will have a keen sense of achievement and take pride in the work you undertake and produce. The ability to work efficiently within a team is essential.

• On going development to become wind turbine technician covering all aspects of inspection, maintenance and repair of wind turbines

Education / Professional Experience:

• Five National 5/ GCSEs or equivalent at Grade 4/ C or above which must include Mathematics, English and Science.

• Mathematics shall be Level 3 as a minimum. 

The following attributes are required in all candidates

• Possess a strong commitment and enthusiasm to the role and the apprenticeship

• Have a confident personality with good verbal and written communication skills

• Undertake parts of your qualification on windfarms

• Teamwork and collaboration

• The ability to work at heights

• Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions

• Strategic and analytical thinker

• Problem solving

• Willingness to travel on occasional basis

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Strong communication skills 

Other essentials you need to have

• Pass a pre-employment medical and fitness test before a formal offer of employment is confirmed.

• You will also need to provide the correct Right to Work documentation and relevant qualifications.

Equal opportunity employer

Deutsche Windtechnik is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a work environment that is free from discrimination and where employees are treated with dignity and respect. Employment at DWT is based solely on an individual’s merit and qualifications, which are directly related to job competence. DWT does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race, ethnicity, nationality, ancestry, genetic information, citizenship, religion, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, rules or regulations. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, promotion and benefits.

 

Please make us aware if any adjustments need to be made during the recruitment process.

We Offer:

• Private Pension

• Health Insurance

• Challenging and interesting tasks with good development opportunities in a dynamic business environment

• A comprehensive and individual training for the best possible start

Have we sparked your interest?

If so, we would like to get to know you! 

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Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we are unable to get in contact with all applicants.  If you have not heard from us within three weeks of applying, please assume that your application has not been successful.