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Apprentice Service Technician - Yellow River, Co Offaly, Oola
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Client:
Nordex Group
Location:
Oola, Ireland
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
3
Posted:
13.07.2025
Expiry Date:
27.08.2025
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Job Description:
Do you share our passion of renewable energy for a greener and sustainable future?
Nordex UK and Irelandare exciting to be recruiting for our next cohort ofService TechnicianApprenticeswho will be working acrosswindfarms in the UK & Ireland.
This position will cover the Yellow River Wind farm in Co Offaly, Ireland
What will you be doing during your Apprenticeship?
The Nordex Apprenticeship programme provides our apprentices with a supportive environment to learn the practical elements of working on a wind turbine, while working towards a recognised qualification.
Our service team maintains and services on-shore wind farms across the UK and Ireland and as part of your apprenticeship you will work on different wind turbines across our range, gaining an understanding ofall aspects of the service process, whilst working alongside our experienced teams to understand the role of a service technician
During your time on your apprenticeship at Nordex you will be working towards an Engineering Multi-skilled Apprenticeship qualification which encompasses both mechanical and electrical engineering elements.
Your 1st year will predominantly be spend at college when you will learn the academic requirements for our role. The 2nd and 3rd year will be blended learning with a strong focus on practical experience and an understanding of how you will put your academic learning into practice.
What are we looking for?
* You will hold5National 5s, or equivalent, at grade C or aboveincluding Mathematics, English and Science
* You’ll be comfortable withworking at heightsand beable to pass a medical examinationas our apprentices and experienced service technicians are required to climb our turbines
* You will have apositive attitudeand awillingness to learn and develop your skills
* You will enjoyproblem solving and the buzzof working as part of a teamthat keeps Nordex wind turbines turning andgenerating renewable energy for the nation
* You must beat least 18 year old by June 2026in order to comply with the the insurance requirements for working on our sites.
What can you expect from an Apprenticeship at Nordex?
You will be joining agrowing businessthat is at theforefront of the renewable energy revolution
A recognised qualificationthat gives you the technical knowledge to become aqualified and skilled Service Technician
Learning from our expertswho will support you throughout your apprenticeships journey
A great work life balance. During your apprenticeship your work will besplit between our sites and your work in College. Our Service Technicians work on turbines usually within a commutable distance from their homes. Our working pattern is usually 8am till 5pm Monday to Friday and on call on a weekend rota, although there may be times when we have an issue with a turbine that we need you to stay later and you will receive additional payment for occasions.
Time Off– You will receive 33 days holiday including bank holidays plus an additional day off for your birthday. There is also the opportunity to buy up to 5 days of additional leave at the start of every year
Health & Wellbeing– We offer a number of Health & Wellbeing initiatives including Employee Assistance Programmes, Bike to Work scheme, Paid Eye Tests and Flu jabs.
Volunteering– Our employees can take 2 days per year to support volunteering activities in the local areas
Our Recruitment Process
1st Stage Like what you’ve heard and want to apply?
You will need to submit your CV and answer some questions about yourself via the Apply Now button on this advert.
We need to receive your application byWednesday 23rd July 2025, however please be aware that we may close our application process if we receive an overwhelming response.
Stage 2 We will review each application we receive and will let you know if we will be proceeding with your application
Stage 3 If your application is successful in reaching stage 3, you will be invited to attend one of our assessment centres. We appreciate Assessment centres may sound scary but our assessment centres are designed to be fun and to give you an opportunity to show us how amazing you will be as an apprentice at Nordex.
Our assessment centres will take place locally in early August 2025
Stage 4 Successful candidates will be notified bythe middle of August 2025 at thr latest
Stage 5 Successful candidates will have the opportunity to meet their team and find out more about their apprenticeship programme at aMeet the Teamsession during the summer and you will also be invited to anApprentice induction daywhich will take place in late August.
Stage 6 Your actual start date will be dependant on when your course starts with the apprentice provide.
Nordex Values, Diversity & Inclusion
Here at Nordex we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Our values of Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship, and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world, these are the standards we walk by.
Our mission is to offer cutting edge, reliable products, and services, generating value for our customers and stakeholders …. All whilst protecting the environment.
Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with us.
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