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RWE UK Apprenticeship Programmes Across Generation, Offshore 2027

Pays £28,717 a year in Didcot, Staythorpe and Pembroke.

No published policyUK apprenticeship programmes across generation, offshore wind and supply and trading

Unconfirmed. RWE UK publishes no sponsorship policy for its uk apprenticeship programmes across generation, offshore, so we cannot state a firm answer. No salary band and no sponsorship statement are published.

Sponsors grads?
Not published
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
apprenticeship
Pay
£28,717 in year one rising to £35,950 in year three (Engineering Technician Apprenticeship)
2027 cycle
No published date as of 1 October 2026
Confidence
medium

RWE UK UK apprenticeship programmes across generation, offshore: at a glance

RWE in the UK runs apprenticeships including an Engineering Technician Apprenticeship at RWE Generation UK power stations, IT Apprenticeships and an Offshore Wind Turbine Technician Apprenticeship with RWE Renewables UK. The Engineering Technician Apprenticeship is a three-year structured technical training programme, with accommodation, travel and food allowance provided while apprentices are away from their home location. RWE welcomes applicants of all ages, including people who have left university. Source

Duration
36 months (Engineering Technician Apprenticeship)Source
Who can apply
Level 3 qualification in Engineering, such as a T Level, BTEC Diploma or two A Levels (Engineering Technician Apprenticeship); applicants of all ages welcomeSource
Locations
Didcot, Staythorpe, Pembroke“Apprentices will be based at one of our power stations across the UK for the duration of their training.”Source
Starting pay
£28,717 in year one rising to £35,950 in year three (Engineering Technician Apprenticeship)Source
Degree requirement
No degree required; Level 3 qualification in Engineering (Engineering Technician Apprenticeship)“Level 3 Qualification in Engineering (T Level, BTEC Diploma or 2 x A Levels).”Source

How RWE UK recruits

Annual apprenticeship process, undated (usually starts early in the year). 7 stages, from RWE UK's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where RWE UK names them.

  1. 1. Online applications

    Application form

    Online-only application via the Apply now button on each programme advert, taking about 3 to 5 minutes, with an automated confirmation email.

    • about 5 minutes
    “you can apply exclusively online using the "Apply now" button in the respective job description. If you have your documents ready, the application itself takes just 3 - 5 minutes to complete.”
    Source

  2. 2. Selection: initial review

    Other stage

    Initial feedback usually within two weeks; some areas review all applications together after the window closes.

    “You'll usually receive initial feedback within two weeks of submitting your application.”
    Source

  3. Online test

    Online tests

    After the initial review, candidates take an online test; type and provider not named.

    “After the initial review, the selection process typically continues with the following stages: Online test (Time-shifted) video interview Assessment Centre”
    Source

  4. (Time-shifted) video interview

    Recorded video interview

    A time-shifted video interview follows the online test. Time-shifted suggests answers are recorded, but the page does not say recorded, so the format is unconfirmed.

    “Online test (Time-shifted) video interview Assessment Centre After completing each stage successfully, you'll be invited to the next one.”
    SourceHow to prepare for a one-way video interview

  5. Assessment Centre

    Assessment centre

    Varies by role but typically an interview, a presentation exercise and a group exercise, plus a chance to meet managers.

    “There will be variations for each role, but typically they'll include an interview, a presentation exercise, and a group exercise with your fellow applicants.”
    Source

  6. 3. Medical examination (for some roles)

    Other stage

    Turbine and offshore roles need a medical examination, usually during the offer and onboarding phase.

    “For some apprenticeship programmes, especially those involving work on turbines or offshore environments , a medical examination is required to ensure you meet the necessary health and fitness standards.”
    Source

  7. 4. Contract

    Offer

    Successful candidates receive an offer and a contract to return promptly.

    “If it suits both parties, we will be happy to make you an offer and send you the contract.”
    Source

Every programme and stage at RWE UK

“Our application process usually starts early in the year and can take up to 15 weeks to complete.”
RWE UK, from its own careers pages
The catch: The UK early careers pages describe the programmes but link out to the global RWE careers portal for actual vacancies, filtered by country. There is no UK specific graduate landing page.
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What RWE UK publishes about this programme

Checked against RWE UK's own careers pages on 2026-10-01. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

  • Visa sponsorship policy: not published
  • Application dates: not published
  • Programme description: published
  • Duration and start date: published
  • Who can apply: published
  • Pay: published
  • Locations: published
  • Degree requirement: published
  • Recruitment stages: published

Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-09-23. Application dates last checked 2026-10-01. How we check programme verdicts

Common questions

Does RWE UK sponsor visas for its uk apprenticeship programmes across generation, offshore?

Unconfirmed. RWE UK publishes no sponsorship policy for its uk apprenticeship programmes across generation, offshore, so we cannot state a firm answer. RWE runs graduate, undergraduate and apprenticeship programmes in the UK across its generation, offshore wind and supply and trading businesses. The apprenticeship application process opens early in the year and normally takes up to 15 weeks, but RWE says it can stretch to six months because it holds the process open so everyone has an equal chance to apply after finishing school. Stages are an online application of three to five minutes, an online test, a time shifted video interview and an assessment centre, with initial feedback usually within two weeks. Roles involving turbines or offshore environments also require a medical examination. Graduate programme and student opportunity pages sit on the global rwe.com careers portal rather than the UK site. No salary band and no sponsorship statement are published.

What is the RWE UK uk apprenticeship programmes across generation, offshore?

RWE in the UK runs apprenticeships including an Engineering Technician Apprenticeship at RWE Generation UK power stations, IT Apprenticeships and an Offshore Wind Turbine Technician Apprenticeship with RWE Renewables UK. The Engineering Technician Apprenticeship is a three-year structured technical training programme, with accommodation, travel and food allowance provided while apprentices are away from their home location. RWE welcomes applicants of all ages, including people who have left university.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme is not published clearly enough to judge against the threshold.

What is the catch international students miss with RWE UK?

The UK early careers pages describe the programmes but link out to the global RWE careers portal for actual vacancies, filtered by country. There is no UK specific graduate landing page.

When do applications open for the RWE UK uk apprenticeship programmes across generation, offshore?

No published date as of 1 October 2026. Checked on 2026-10-01 against RWE UK's own site.

How long is the RWE UK uk apprenticeship programmes across generation, offshore?

36 months (Engineering Technician Apprenticeship), according to RWE UK's own careers information.

Who can apply for the RWE UK uk apprenticeship programmes across generation, offshore?

Level 3 qualification in Engineering, such as a T Level, BTEC Diploma or two A Levels (Engineering Technician Apprenticeship); applicants of all ages welcome, according to RWE UK's own careers information.

Where is the RWE UK uk apprenticeship programmes across generation, offshore based?

Didcot, Staythorpe, Pembroke, according to RWE UK's own careers information.

What does the RWE UK uk apprenticeship programmes across generation, offshore pay?

£28,717 in year one rising to £35,950 in year three (Engineering Technician Apprenticeship), according to RWE UK's own careers information.

What degree do you need for the RWE UK uk apprenticeship programmes across generation, offshore?

No degree required; Level 3 qualification in Engineering (Engineering Technician Apprenticeship), according to RWE UK's own careers information.

How should I confirm RWE UK's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on RWE UK's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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