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RWE in the UK runs three apprenticeship programmes: a three-year Engineering Technician apprenticeship at RWE Generation power stations (Level 4 Lead Engineering Maintenance Technician with an HNC), IT apprenticeships at RWE Supply & Trading's Swindon head office, and an Offshore Wind Turbine Technician apprenticeship with RWE Renewables trained in North Wales or Kent. Applications usually start early in the year and the process can take up to 15 weeks (or up to six months). 2026 applications are closed.

Programmes

4 tracked · status for the next intake that is recruiting

Apprenticeship types

4 offered · degree apprenticeships first

  • Engineering Technician Apprenticeship (RWE Generation UK)

    Level 4

    Power Generation Operations and Maintenance · 36 months (fixed term)

    More about this programme: Engineering Technician Apprenticeship (RWE Generation UK)
    Standard
    Lead engineering maintenance technician
    Qualification
    Level 4 Lead Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship; HNC in Engineering; Pearson BTEC in Performing Engineering Operations; IOSH Managing Safely
    University or provider
    Appris Charity
    Business areas
    RWE Generation UK
    Locations
    Didcot, Staythorpe, Little Barford, Great Yarmouth, Pembroke, Markinch

    Year 1 about 90% with the training provider (HNC); years 2-3 about 70% on site. Salary £28,717 in year one rising to £35,950 in year three. Accommodation, travel and food allowance when away from home.

    Source for Engineering Technician Apprenticeship (RWE Generation UK)

  • Offshore Wind Turbine Technician Apprenticeship (RWE Renewables UK)

    Level 3

    Wind Turbine Maintenance · 3 years (two years of blended study, third year full time at a wind farm)

    More about this programme: Offshore Wind Turbine Technician Apprenticeship (RWE Renewables UK)
    Standard
    Not published
    Qualification
    NVQ Level 3 in Wind Turbine Operations and Maintenance and Level 3 Diploma in Wind Turbine Maintenance (Coleg Llandrillo), or Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician (IPS International)
    University or provider
    Coleg Llandrillo (Rhyl) or IPS International (Rochester)
    Business areas
    RWE Renewables UK, Offshore Wind
    Locations
    Rhyl, Rochester, Galloper (Harwich), Greater Gabbard (Lowestoft), Humber Gateway (Grimsby), Rampion (Newhaven), Rhyl Flats (Mostyn)

    £17,510 in year one, rising each year; may require SC-level National Security Vetting; work at height and offshore.

    Source for Offshore Wind Turbine Technician Apprenticeship (RWE Renewables UK)

  • IT Apprenticeships (RWE Supply & Trading)

    Level not published

    IT (DevOps, business analysis, cloud) · Duration not published

    More about this programme: IT Apprenticeships (RWE Supply & Trading)
    Standard
    Not published
    Qualification
    Not published
    University or provider
    Not published
    Business areas
    RWE Supply & Trading
    Locations
    Swindon

    Salary £19,500 rising to £25,840; roles range from DevOps Engineer to Business Analyst.

    Source for IT Apprenticeships (RWE Supply & Trading)

  • Project Management Apprenticeship (RWE Supply & Trading)

    Level not published

    Project Management · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Project Management Apprenticeship (RWE Supply & Trading)
    Standard
    Not published
    Qualification
    Not published
    University or provider
    Not published
    Business areas
    RWE Supply & Trading
    Locations
    Not published

    Named in an apprentice quote on the apprenticeships page; not listed as a current programme.

    Source for Project Management Apprenticeship (RWE Supply & Trading)

Entry requirements

A levels
Engineering Technician: a Level 3 qualification in Engineering (T Level, BTEC Diploma or 2 A Levels)
UCAS points
Not published
GCSEs
IT: at least grade 4/5 (C) in GCSE Maths and English plus a Level 3 qualification. Wind Turbine Technician: 5 GCSEs at 4/C or above incl. Maths, English and Science
Equivalents
Equivalents accepted
Other
Applicants of all ages welcome, including university leavers (salaries are benchmarked to the programme); medical examination for turbine/offshore roles

As RWE (UK) publishes them; requirements differ between programmes, so check the advert before you apply.

Application process

  1. Online application
  2. Selection: online test, time-shifted video interview, assessment centre
  3. Medical examination
  4. Contract
  1. 1

    Online application

    When: usually early in the year

    3-5 minutes via 'Apply now'

  2. 2

    Selection: online test, time-shifted video interview, assessment centre

    When: initial feedback within about two weeks

    Assessment centre: interview, presentation and group exercise

  3. 3

    Medical examination

    For turbine and offshore roles

  4. 4

    Contract

    When: process up to 15 weeks, sometimes up to six months

Typical timeline

Opens
Usually early in the year
Closes
Not published
Assessment
Not published
Offers
Not published
Starts
Not published

Locations and universities

Locations
Swindon, Didcot, Staythorpe, Little Barford, Great Yarmouth, Pembroke, Markinch, Rhyl, Rochester, Harwich, Lowestoft, Grimsby, Newhaven, Mostyn
Universities and training providers
Appris Charity, Coleg Llandrillo, IPS International

Salary and benefits

Starting salary
£17,510 (Wind Turbine Technician), £19,500 (IT) or £28,717 (Engineering Technician) in year one
Progression
Engineering Technician rises to £35,950 in year three; IT to £25,840; Wind Turbine Technician rises each year
Notes
IT apprentices also receive a bonus
Benefits
  • Pension and private medical cover (AXA health screening on the engineering programme)
  • 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with option to buy more (IT)
  • Accommodation, travel and food allowance when training away from home (engineering)
  • Two volunteering days a year
  • Employee Assistance Programme and flexible benefits

Cohort size and intakes

Intake years
2026 intake
Cohort 2026
Not published

What stands out

Energy-transition apprenticeships at power stations and offshore wind farms, with the engineering route paying £28,717 from year one and RWE covering accommodation while apprentices train away from home.

Sources

Where every fact above comes from
  1. 1
    uk.rwe.com/careers/early-careers/apprenticeships

    Accessed · Three programmes, process (15 weeks to six months), FAQs, apprentice quotes

  2. 2
    uk.rwe.com/careers/early-careers/apprenticeships/engineering-technician-apprenticeship

    Accessed · Requirements, 36 months, salary, L4 Lead Engineering Maintenance Technician, Appris, power station sites, benefits; 2026 closed

  3. 3
    uk.rwe.com/careers/early-careers/apprenticeships/it-apprenticeship

    Accessed · Requirements, Swindon, salary £19,500-£25,840, benefits; 2026 closed

  4. 4
    uk.rwe.com/careers/early-careers/apprenticeships/offshore-wind-turbine-technician-apprenticeship

    Accessed · Requirements, £17,510, qualifications, providers, wind farm sites, SC vetting; 2026 closed

  5. 5
    jobs.rwe.com/RWE/job/Swindon-Level-4-DevOps-Engineer-Apprenticeship-2026-Wilt-SN5-6PB/1291410401

    Accessed · 2026 Level 4 DevOps Engineer Apprenticeship, Swindon

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