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| Title | Renewable Engineering Apprenticeships - Ending Monday 13th June |
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DONG Energy is one of the leading energy groups in Northern Europe. We are headquartered in Denmark. Our business is based on procuring, producing, distributing and trading in energy and related products in Northern Europe. We have approximately 6,000 employees and generated DKK 55 billion (EUR 7.3 billion) in revenue in 2010. For further information, see dongenergy.com DONG Energy in partnership with the Swale Skills Centre in Sittingbourne, Kent is seeking to offer a number of 3 year Renewable Engineering Apprenticeships to start in September 2011. DONG Energy is one of the leading companies in Europe within the fields of developing, constructing and operating onshore and offshore wind farms. As one of the leading developers of offshore wind projects in the UK we have three offshore wind farms in operation, three under construction and a further seven wind farm projects being developed at present. DONG Energy has a long term vision to provide clean and reliable energy. As an apprentice you will be employed by DONG Energy and will be paid a salary for the duration of your apprenticeship. In the first 18 months you will be based at the Swales Skills Centre and be taught theories surrounding renewable energy engineering. In addition you will gain necessary health and safety qualifications and exposure to onshore wind turbines. In the second 18 months of the apprenticeship you will have the opportunity to gain practical experience working alongside experienced DONG Energy technicians across the UK and possibly in Denmark. You will be supported, mentored and developed throughout the 3 year apprenticeship. This is a fantastic and exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience which could lead to a unique and challenging career in an international energy company. We are looking for individuals with a positive ‘can do’ attitude. You will have a practical nature and curiosity about the mechanics of how things work. You may enjoy fixing things in your spare time and don’t mind getting your hands dirty! Most importantly you must be willing and able to commit to this intensive and physically challenging 3 year course. To apply, you will need: • a minimum of four GCSE’s grade C or above - two of these must be in Maths and a Science • previous technical qualifications or experience is desirable • a good working knowledge of basic computer packages and the internet • to be comfortable working at height, in confined spaces and offshore • to be a good team player • to be able to travel to the Swale Skills Centre on a daily basis and to travel to other locations in the UK and possibly Denmark as required.
Please log on to dongenergy.co.uk/careers where you can submit your CV and covering letter for the Renewable Engineering Apprenticeships. The closing date for applications is Monday 13th June. If you are successful you will be invited to attend the first stage of the selection process. This will take place on the 16th and 17th of June 2011 at the Swale Skills Centre. You will have the opportunity to meet DONG Energy Technicians, tutors from Swale Skills Centre and find out more about the scheme If you have any questions about the apprenticeship please contact Brent Van De Merwe: Brent.VanDeMerwe@sittingbourne.kent.sch.uk |