The development, construction and long-term operation of Galloper represents a positive boost to the UK economy. The project has generated benefits for contractors, the supply chain and related businesses and it created around 700 jobs during construction.
Now operational since 2018, the daily operation and maintenance of the wind farm supports 60 full-time roles at the Operations and Maintenance Facility at Harwich. Should any roles become available, we will advertise them on this website and our social media channels. You can also take a look at the RWE Careers Portal to explore opportunities across RWE.
Apprenticeships play a vital role in bridging the skills gap currently encountered by the offshore wind industry, both locally and nationally. Galloper is pleased to have supported five students through apprenticeships currently.
RWE’s NVQ Level 3 Wind Turbine Technician apprenticeship offers a comprehensive and well-supported learning programme, with a blend of classroom-based learning and time on-site working with trained technicians. The course lasts for three years, with two of those years in college, followed by a full year hands-on experience whilst training at one of RWE’s offshore wind farm sites.
As part of your apprenticeship, you will learn how these teams operate, and about the many aspects of wind turbine maintenance. It is a rewarding career that allows you to work on highly advanced machinery in a challenging environment. You will be working at sea, in all weathers and at height, using heavy, complex mechanical and electrical equipment.
On completion of the programme apprentices will achieve an NVQ level 3 in wind turbine operations and maintenance and Level 3 diploma in wind turbine maintenance.
Galloper construction is now complete but companies that would like to in register their interest to be involved with the wind farm through the wind farms operational phase are welcome to register on the RWE Supplier Portal, where you can also register your interest in other RWE projects across the country.
Rovco, a leading global provider of subsea robotic and hydrographic survey solutions, has been awarded a contract for the provision of offshore rock bag deployment and installation at the Galloper Wind Farm in the Outer Thames Estuary…
RG Carter Southern Ltd, one of East Anglia’s largest privately-owned contractors, has designed and started construction of the new state-of-the-art Galloper Operations & Maintenance Base in Harwich International Port. Economic impact: As an…
Siemens secured a significant contract for the design, manufacture, installation and commissioning of 56 turbines for the Galloper offshore wind farm. Spend: Given the early stage of the project, a large number of contracts and services to deliver…
Petrofac and Alstom / GE jointly secured a £135m contract for the manufacturing, installation and commissioning of offshore (Petrofac) and onshore (Alstom / GE) sub- stations for the Galloper Wind Farm. This project was Petrofac’s first offshore…
JDR Cables was sub-contracted by VBMS to manufacture the array cables of the Galloper offshore wind farm. This contract is substantial for JDR Cables and will contribute towards filling up its order books and strengthen its position within the UK…
James Fisher secured a £25 million contract to deliver a number of offshore services (including assistance in the form of software, diving services and underwater ROVs) as part of the construction activity of the Galloper Offshore Wind Farm….
Heerema secured a £20 million contract to manufacture and build the topside and jacket for the offshore sub-station of the Galloper Offshore Wind Farm. In delivering this contract, Heerema will be working from its yard in Hartlepool, and will also…
GeoSea (DEME Group’s specialist in complex offshore marine engineering projects) secured a contract worth over £270 million to design, manufacture, deliver and install foundations for the 56 turbines forming the Galloper Offshore Wind Farm. A large…
