Composites Technician Apprentice (Level 3) - Wind Turbine Blades

A munkakörről

Hely
United Kingdom
Kingston up Hull Cit
Vállalat
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Limited
Szervezet
Wind Power
Szervezeti egység
Operations
Teljes/részmunkaidős
teljes idő
Munkatapasztalat
Diák

A Snapshot of Your Day

Are you ready to launch a hands-on, future-focused career in a dynamic learning environment? Our Composite Technician Apprenticeship offers the perfect blend of practical experience and academic development. You’ll earn a salary while gaining industry-recognised qualifications — an excellent alternative to college or university. 

Across this 3-year programme, you’ll work on real projects, learn from experienced professionals, and follow a structured development journey that prepares you to become a wind turbine blade builder of the future. 

How You’ll Make an Impact

Year 1 – Build Your Foundation
  • Full-time study at Hull College
  • Develop core practical and academic skills
  • Begin working toward your Level 3 Composites Technician qualification
  • Gain hands-on experience at the factory during non-term times

Year 2 – Learn on the Job
  • Based on-site on a day-shift rotation
  • Gain hands-on experience across the full blade-building process
  • Continue regular engagement with the college to meet all Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours requirements

Year 3 – Specialise and Excel
  • Move onto a 24/7 shift rotation
  • Deepen your expertise in blade manufacturing
  • Work toward your End Point Assessment and final qualification 
Throughout the apprenticeship, you’ll rotate through different departments, giving you broad exposure to manufacturing, applications, and production development. You’ll strengthen your planning, quality, and delivery skills while working alongside highly skilled professionals. 

What You Bring 
  • A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English, Maths, a Science and one additional subject 
  • A logical mindset, curiosity, and willingness to learn 
  • A creative approach to problem-solving 
  • A collaborative attitude and enthusiasm for working in a team 
  • A responsible, safety-focused approach to work 

We can teach you the technical skills — what matters most is your mindset, motivation, and alignment with our culture and Company values (Ownership Attitude; Value People; Impactful Leadership; Innovativeness; Customer Focus; Results Orientation).

About the Team 
Our Siemens Gamesa blade factory in Hull is an award-winning facility producing 115 metre offshore wind turbine blades — longer than the height of Big Ben! 

We’re driving an ambitious digital transformation programme to boost productivity, competitiveness, and innovation. 
Our blades help maximise turbine performance in a sustainable, efficient way that reduces environmental impact and supports the global transition to clean energy. 

Who is Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonisation, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Our Commitment to Diversity
Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits
  • Annual salary of £16,000
  • Pension scheme with a competitive employer contribution
  • 26 days holiday per annum
  • Salary sacrifice schemes such as private medical & dental insurances, cycle to work plus several other lifestyle benefits to suit you.
  • Subsidised onsite canteen offering free fruit & hot vending drinks.
  • Free gym membership via Coyle Wellbeing

How to Apply
Please submit a comprehensive and up-to-date CV including:-
 
- Why you’re interested in working for Siemens Gamesa in Hull
- Your most recent qualifications and grades/ predicted grades
- Any work experience or volunteering 
- Any extracurricular activities 

You will be expected to complete a number of screening questions when you apply, it is important that you answer these questions correctly as an incorrect selection could result in your application being automatically rejected. 

If your application is shortlisted; we will be holding an in-person Assessment Centre at our Hull site in April 2026 and it will be the only date available. 

Closing Date: Sunday 1st March 2026.