EDF power solutions UK has this week welcomed its latest group of apprentices across its business.
[Missing from the photograph is Reese McCullough from Durham]
Seven young people are taking their first steps on the renewable energy career ladder as they begin a three-year apprenticeship programme. Based at a number of locations, including Durham, Goole and Livingston, the apprenticeships range from wind turbine technicians to specialisms in SCADA and business administration.
Five wind turbine technician apprentices will undertake a 36-month programme combining hands-on experience with structured learning, giving them the foundational principles of engineering before they specialise in wind turbine maintenance.
As the safety of people and the environment is EDF power solutions UK’s number one priority, the first task for these apprentices will be completing a five-day training course, where they will be put through their paces to ensure they can safely work on-site.
To complement their time at college, the wind turbine technician apprentices will also complete several work placements at operational sites, before going on to spend 12 to 18 months working full-time alongside EDF power solutions UK teams.
The business administration apprentice and SCADA technician apprentice will also complete several work placements across departments throughout their 36-months, learning practical elements of the job with significant opportunities to develop a wide range of transferable skills.
The business administration apprentice will achieve a level 5 qualification with the opportunity to continue learning to level 6 while the SCADA technician apprentice will have the chance to achieve a Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Engineering and a Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship.
Piero Maggio, Asset Operations Director at EDF power solutions UK, said:
“We are delighted to welcome a new intake of apprentices to EDF power solutions UK and to continue investing in the next generation of talent for the renewable energy sector. Through our apprenticeship programme, including specialist pathways such as SCADA management and business administration, we are providing valuable opportunities for individuals to develop the technical and professional skills needed for a successful career in a growing industry.
“Our apprentices gain hands-on experience with some of the latest technologies used across our operations, combining structured learning with practical, real-world experience. By working alongside our skilled and experienced teams, they can build the knowledge, confidence and expertise needed to contribute to the future of low-carbon energy.”
Stephanie Bouchard-Saliba, Chief People Officer at EDF power solutions UK, said: “We are delighted to welcome our new apprentices as they begin their careers with EDF power solutions UK.
“From day one, apprentices are an important part of our business, bringing fresh perspectives, enthusiasm and new ideas. We are proud to support their development within our open and inclusive culture and look forward to seeing them build successful and rewarding careers with us.”
Ends
The full list of apprentices is as follows:
Oliver Deeming – Goole-based – apprentice wind turbine technician
Frazer Casson – various locations – SCADA apprentice
Kyle Rocks – Durham – apprentice wind turbine technician
Max Atkinson – Livingston – apprentice wind turbine technician
Dylan Thomson – Livingston – apprentice wind turbine technician
Jake Garrick – Moray-based (Dorenell wind farm) – apprentice wind turbine technician
Reese McCullough – Durham-based – apprentice business administration
