RWE Engineering Technician Apprenticeship
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Location
Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom
Posted At
12/2/2024
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Description
Location – Various, UK Power Stations
Contract Type – 36 months fixed term
Working Hours – Full time
Closing Date – 28 February 2025
About The Role
O&M technicians are an essential part of our low carbon power generation business, during your programme you will practice your skills by working in both the operations and maintenance teams on one of our CCGT power stations.
Working as part of the O&M maintenance team you will put into practice learning in your core subject of
All of our core subjects ensure the RWE fleet remain top of class with high levels of availability and being there to provide the UK with security of supply, this availability comes through our diligent maintenance and outage programmes.
In addition to applying your skills in the maintenance team you will spend time developing your knowledge on shift in Power Station Operations, learning the skill sets needed to develop you towards the role of an O&M Technician. These include day to day operations, efficiency, chemistry and commercial, all key elements of the ever changing flexible power generation world we live in.
Our programme offers a structured combination of academic learning, technical training and practical skills development, supported by experienced engineers, technicians and training specialists.
Overview Of The 3 Year Programme
Year 1 – 90% of time will be spent with our apprenticeship training provider learning core skills and completing a HNC in engineering.
Year 2 & 3 – 70% of time will be spent on your allocated site applying your new skills, whilst further enhancing your technical knowledge. The remaining time will be spent at an RWE training facility completing bespoke training courses in areas such as high pressure valve maintenance, electrical switchgear maintenance, pump maintenance and many more skills.
Whilst away from home location, RWE will provide accommodation, travel and food allowance, ensuring fantastic pastoral support throughout.
On completion of your three year programme you will have achieved the following:
Job Requirements And Experience
We would like our apprentices to have an outstanding analytical and problem solving mind set, a desire to learn and develop whilst being a team player.
Academically to be considered for our programme you are required to have or be predicted to have:
Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 88508, application period: 28 February 2025 Any questions? Lee.clark@rwe.com
We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube, Facebook and Xing, too.
Equal Opportunities
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.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Contract Type – 36 months fixed term
Working Hours – Full time
Closing Date – 28 February 2025
About The Role
O&M technicians are an essential part of our low carbon power generation business, during your programme you will practice your skills by working in both the operations and maintenance teams on one of our CCGT power stations.
Working as part of the O&M maintenance team you will put into practice learning in your core subject of
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Control and Instrument Engineering
All of our core subjects ensure the RWE fleet remain top of class with high levels of availability and being there to provide the UK with security of supply, this availability comes through our diligent maintenance and outage programmes.
In addition to applying your skills in the maintenance team you will spend time developing your knowledge on shift in Power Station Operations, learning the skill sets needed to develop you towards the role of an O&M Technician. These include day to day operations, efficiency, chemistry and commercial, all key elements of the ever changing flexible power generation world we live in.
Our programme offers a structured combination of academic learning, technical training and practical skills development, supported by experienced engineers, technicians and training specialists.
Overview Of The 3 Year Programme
Year 1 – 90% of time will be spent with our apprenticeship training provider learning core skills and completing a HNC in engineering.
Year 2 & 3 – 70% of time will be spent on your allocated site applying your new skills, whilst further enhancing your technical knowledge. The remaining time will be spent at an RWE training facility completing bespoke training courses in areas such as high pressure valve maintenance, electrical switchgear maintenance, pump maintenance and many more skills.
Whilst away from home location, RWE will provide accommodation, travel and food allowance, ensuring fantastic pastoral support throughout.
On completion of your three year programme you will have achieved the following:
- Level 4 Lead Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship
- IFATE (Institute for apprenticeships and technical education) Accredited
- Higher National Certificate in Engineering
- City and Guilds Performing Engineering Operations
- IOSH Managing Safely
- Chartered Management Institute Certificate in Team Leading
Job Requirements And Experience
We would like our apprentices to have an outstanding analytical and problem solving mind set, a desire to learn and develop whilst being a team player.
Academically to be considered for our programme you are required to have or be predicted to have:
- 5 GCSE’s (English & mathematics at grade C or 4)
- And one of a BTEC Diploma in Engineering, 2 A Levels (of which one is science, mathematics or engineering), or a comparable level 3 Engineering Qualification
- An expected starting salary from £27,881, rising to £34,903 in the third year of your programme
- A personal retirement savings plan – if you put in 5% we will top up by a further 10% and you will get life assurance worth 4 x annual salary
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rata
- Enhanced parental leave from day 1 of you joining #TeamRWE – For primary care givers, weeks 1-29 will be fully paid and 30-39 paid via SMP. For secondary care givers, you’ll get 12 weeks of fully paid leave.
- One free professional membership subscription
- Access to flexible benefits such as Critical Illness, Dental Plan, Health Cash Plan, Share Incentive Plan, Cycle2Work, Electric Car Lease Scheme, Buy Additional Annual Leave and retail savings scheme
- Occupational Health support services for your wellbeing
- Access to our employee assistance programme in times of need
- Up to 2 days volunteering a year
Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 88508, application period: 28 February 2025 Any questions? Lee.clark@rwe.com
We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube, Facebook and Xing, too.
Equal Opportunities
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.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Advertise with us.
Please contact: hello@huntukvisasponsors.com
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