Apprentice Wind Turbine Technician - Eyemouth / Edinburgh / Berwick

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, Inc. ,
Eyemouth, Berwickshire
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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 has a vision for renewable energy: we believe in the power of nature and technology. Help us to be ready to face the energy challenges of tomorrow and make a green footprint - join us in creating a better future for our planet. We focus on hiring the best people, wherever they may be in the world. We pride ourselves on the flexibility we offer to our employees and are committed to building a workforce that can grow with the company. Siemens Gamesa is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. In our culture of trust, we focus on empowerment, diversity and continuous learning. Valuing our people is what makes us one global team, with our colleagues' safety at the heart of our organization. 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? Do you have the drive to become one of the best technicians we have? Are you one who looks for solutions and regards a problem as an opportunity? Do you hold safety above everything else? Can you challenge when you know something is wrong? Teams are important in our business, are you a team player? If you have the qualities, drive and ambition we are looking for then a few of your day to day duties will include:-Maintenance of hydraulic, mechanical, electrical and complex control systems. * Troubleshooting and fault diagnosis of hydraulic, mechanical, electrical and complex control systems. * Component replacement. * Assisting with completion of documentation relating to above along with 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... Applicants must possess at least three GCSE's at Grade C or above (or new equivalent) including:- * Maths, English Language and Science, PREFERABLY Physics, or an Engineering Qualification. Or, in the case of those currently studying for their GSCEs, have corresponding predicted grades (NB: failure to achieve predicted grades would result in any offer of employment being withdrawn). * YOU MUST Reside within 45 minutes of the relevant site which is located near Eyemouth on the East Coast. * Have a good head for heights. * Be a strong swimmer and be prepared to work in a challenging Offshore environment. * Be confident enough to live and work away from home and to be prepared to live alongside your fellow apprentices in shared accommodation provided by the business. First 18 months of this apprenticeship will involve staying away from home near to Scunthorpe. * Have enthusiasm in abundance as well as long-term commitment to the apprenticeship and to the business. * Possess a keen interest in engineering, technology and the Environment. * 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. How the recruitment process works Once the job advert closes we will review all applications and if we think that you're the right fit for the role, you will be shortlisted and you will then be invited to join us at our Recruitment Assessment Centre. Finally, if you are successful here you will be offered an initial four year fixed term contract of employment subject to you successfully passing:- * A practical working at heights test * A medical and fitness test * You will also need to provide the correct Right to Work documentation and relevant exam certification. Please note that any offer of employment made can be withdrawn at this stage should there be any issues with the above mandatory requirements! Information about the qualification can be found here under the Mechatronics Maintenance section (10) Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is a global organisation and it recognizes that its employees represent a large variety of cultures, ethnicities, beliefs and languages. This wealth of diversity is what makes Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy more innovative, creative, sensitive and committed to society. Our diversity is what makes us who we are, and we are immensely proud of that. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy believes that we all have the right to be treated with dignity and respect in the workplace regardless of our race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender, circumstances of pregnancy or parental leave, age, disability or marital status. We seek to promote respect for the law, equality and inclusion for our employees in order to ensure that there is no discrimination by reason of race, gender

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