Wind turbine technicians are responsible for keeping wind turbine equipment running smoothly. Their work involves maintaining, testing and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment and monitoring daily performance. They work at onshore or offshore wind farms.
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A Modern Apprentice may start on the National Minimum Wage (NMW). The apprentice rate, for those aged under 19 or aged 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship, is £5.28 an hour (1 April 2023). Some employers may pay their apprentices more.
In Scotland salaries for qualified wind turbine technicians start around £25,000 a year. This rises to between £30,000 and £40,000 a year with further experience. Some employers may offer additional benefits such as travel allowance, and a bonus and company pension scheme.
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Typical employers are wind turbine manufacturers and companies specialising in developing, constructing and operating onshore and offshore wind farms. There are also opportunities with renewable energy operation, maintenance or utility companies.
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According to a report from the Offshore Wind Industry Council (OWIC), it is predicted that the number of people employed in direct and indirect jobs in the UK offshore wind sector is set to rise from the current 26,000 to over 69,800 by 2026.
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The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
Engineering Council
Tel: 020 3206 0500
Website:
http://www.engc.org.uk/
Twitter:
@EngCouncil
EngineeringUK
Website:
http://www.engineeringuk.com
Twitter:
@_EngineeringUK
Enginuity (formerly SEMTA)
Tel: 0845 643 9001
E-mail:
Customer.Services@enginuity.org
Website:
https://enginuity.org/
Twitter:
@Enginuity_Org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/EnginuityOrg
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Tel: 020 7222 7899
E-mail:
enquiries@imeche.org
Website:
http://www.imeche.org
Twitter:
@IMechE
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/imeche
RenewableUK
Tel: 020 7901 3000
Website:
http://www.renewableuk.com
Twitter:
@RenewableUK