Apprentice Service Technician

4 weeks ago

Ballina, Mayo County, Ireland Nordex Group Full time

Do you share our passion of renewable energy for a greener and sustainable future?

Nordex UK and Ireland  are excited to be recruiting for our next cohort of  Service Technician Apprentices  who will be working across windfarms in the UK & Ireland.

This position will cover the  Oweninny Windfarm in North Mayo.  

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 of all 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 the Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship qualification which is a 3 year course studying with Kerry College.

During your time on the apprenticeship you will  split your time between college and spending time out on site . The course takes a blended learning approach 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 hold a QQI Level 4 (Major Award) or equivalent qualification and a Pass Grade in Mathematics at Level 3


• You will have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and develop your skills


• You will enjoy problem solving and the buzz of supporting the team that keeps our wind turbines turning and generating renewable energy for the nation


• You must be at least 18 years of age due to insurance compliance on our sites

What can you expect from an Apprenticeship at Nordex?

You will be joining a growing business that is at the forefront of the renewable energy revolution A recognised qualification that gives you the technical knowledge to become a qualified and skilled Service Technician Learning from our experts who will support you throughout your apprenticeships journey A great work life balance. During your apprenticeship your work will be split 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 by Wednesday 19th March 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 by the end of March 2025 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 April 2025.

Stage 4  Successful candidates will be notified by  May 2025.

Stage 5  Successful candidates will have the opportunity to meet their team and find out more about their apprenticeship programme at a Meet the Team session during the summer and you will also be invited to an Apprentice induction day which will take place  in late August.   

Stage 6 Your actual start date will be dependant on when your course starts with the apprentice provider, but it is usually at the beginning of  September 2025.

Want to find out more?

We will be running a number of on-line sessions for you to meet the team and find out more about the apprenticeships on offer. To register to join these sessions, click on the link below and we will then send you joining instructions for the session. 

These sessions will be on:
Thursday 13th February at 12pm 
Wednesday 19th February at 2pm 
Wednesday 5th March at 2pm Friday 14th March at 10am 

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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