Apprentice Wind Turbine Technician

Job description

3513837
Additional Cities

Livingston
Career Level

Co-op/Intern
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Renewable Energy
Business Segment

Renewable Energy Digital Services
Function

Services
Country/Territory

United Kingdom
Postal Code

EH54 8RG
Role Summary/Purpose

This is an excellent opportunity to join GE Renewable Energy in the UK on a Modern Apprenticeship Programme within the operations and maintenance organisation. On completion of the programme, successful candidates will have completed a Modern Apprenticeship, gaining an SVQ at SCQF level 6.
Essential Responsibilities

This is a full time role, Monday-Friday with occasional weekend work.

Our apprentices follow a three to four year training programme, with day release college attendance.

The Modern Apprentice will function under the overall guidance of the Apprentice Officer but also on a day to day basis under the control of the Team Leader / Supervisor in charge of the department where the Apprentices’ current training is taking place.

For the duration of the Apprenticeship, you will gain practical experience, develop theoretical knowledge, whilst obtaining formal qualifications, which are recognised and fully transferrable within the wind industry

You will perform multiple aspects of maintenance and repair to the highest quality. Excellent communication skills are required, along with the ability to accurately follow work process instructions. 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.
Qualifications/Requirements

• Adhere to GE health & safety policy and safe working practices.
• Be happy working at heights and in remote challenging environments.
• Be highly self-motivated, be able to work in a small team and independently.
• Have good problem-solving abilities, able to think on your feet.
• Have basic PC knowledge of networking and communication.
• Be working to targets and deadlines.
• Be undertaking your qualification mostly on windfarms
• Be working with your team in the development and implementation of continuous improvement projects.
Desired Characteristics

Performing Engineering Operations (POE)

Scottish National 5 Grades (or Equivalent) in English, Maths and a Science subject

Able to work at heights

Team player, cooperative, interested in further personal and career development

Confident personality

High degree of flexibility, highly motivated with the ability to work under pressure

Prepared to travel throughout the UK.

A full UK driving licence would be beneficial.

GE have partnered with Ayrshire College so therefore you will need to be living in an area commutable to the college.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EU/EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post, as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. For further information please visit the UK Border
Agency website
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/working
About Us

GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com
Primary Country

United Kingdom
Primary State/Province

Scotland
Primary City

Livingston