IT Apprenticeships

Explore our IT Apprenticeships for hands-on experience, benefits and opportunities to grow.

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Required qualifications

At least a grade 4/5 (C grade) in GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent) plus a level 3 qualification

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Length of studies

24 months

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Location

Swindon office

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Salary

£19,500 rising to £25,840 throughout the programme

From here, you can jumpstart an IT career in the energy sector.

A large and diverse community of tech specialists shapes the digital backbone of RWE Supply & Trading – the trading house of the RWE Group. Working in globally connected teams, they design, build and operate the intelligent systems that keep our trading business fast, secure and future-ready.

Our IT Apprenticeships in the UK are your entry point into this world. From day one, you’ll combine hands-on learning with an apprenticeship qualification, gaining real responsibility while working with modern technologies and smart software solutions. We’re looking for innovative minds who enjoy solving problems, thinking creatively and learning by doing!

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“My IT Apprenticeship at RWE Supply & Trading was the best decision I made after leaving college – It taught me life-changing skills, even in the first three months.”

Phoebe, Level 4 Associate Project Manager, Data Centre and Cloud CSDC

Apprenticeship Locations

We offer our IT Apprenticeships at the following location:

Your benefits during the apprenticeship

The application process

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1. Online applications

1. Online applications

Once you’ve found a suitable apprenticeship programme, 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. Immediately after submitting your application, you’ll receive an automated confirmation email confirming that we’ve received it. 

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2. Selection

2. Selection

You’ll usually receive initial feedback within two weeks of submitting your application. In some areas, all applications are reviewed together after the submission period has closed – this means the timeline can be slightly longer before you hear back.

Next steps in the process: 

After the initial review, the selection process typically continues with the following stages:

  • Online test
  • (Time-shifted) video interview
  • Assessment Centre

After completing each stage successfully, you’ll be invited to the next one.

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3. Medical examination (for some roles)

3. Medical examination (for some roles)

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. If this applies to your chosen programme, you’ll be informed in due course, usually as part of the offer and onboarding phase.

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4. Contract (for some roles)

4. Contract (for some roles)

If it suits both parties, we will be happy to make you an offer and send you the contract. Please send it back as soon as possible. Get ready – your #TeamRWE journey starts soon!

#TeamRWE insights
from our career starters

Nathan | IT Apprentice

“The biggest skill I’ve developed, though, is professional behaviour and work experience.”

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Katarina | O&M Engineering Technician Apprentice

“I enjoy the practical side of things and prefer being on-site and getting hands-on with the job.”

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Madeleine | Offshore Wind Turbine Technician Apprentice

“The apprenticeship has given me a good foundation knowledge of not only how to carry out maintenance but also many aspects within the industry.”

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