About us

The Ørsted vision is a world that runs entirely on green energy. Ørsted develops, constructs, and operates offshore and onshore wind farms, solar farms, energy storage facilities, renewable hydrogen and green fuels facilities, and bioenergy plants.

In 1991, we built the world’s first offshore wind farm. With 11 turbines and enough output to supply 2,200 Danish homes, Vindeby may have been a small beginning, but it paved the way for a huge transformation in the way we generate power. 

Just over three decades later, in 2022, Ørsted commissioned Hornsea 2, the world’s largest offshore wind farm, which now supplies 1.4 million British homes with power.

Fun fact: Hornsea 2 has been officially recognised in the Guinness Book of World Records 2024 as the highest capacity wind farm in the world.

Now, our UK offshore wind farms generate over 7% of the UK’s electricity and we’re still developing and constructing more offshore wind farms over the coming decade, including Hornsea 3.

So, we’re looking for bright minds to help us lead the energy industry and shape a brighter and inclusive future.

Careers

Transforming the way the world is powered is the biggest thing we can do to fight climate change. Join us at the forefront of the green energy transition.

Over the past decade, Ørsted has transformed from one of Europe’s most fossil fuel-intensive energy companies to being ranked as one of the world's most sustainable energy companies. This would never have been possible without the knowledge and enthusiasm of our people.

Ørsted is a global company with a growing footprint around the world. We have offices and operations across three continents – Europe, North America and Asia – where you can find opportunities to build your career. Find out more about the stories of some of our employees here.

It takes a wide range of skills and competences from almost every discipline to run a global renewable energy company like Ørsted. Whatever your background and qualifications, you could find a job at Ørsted that fits you – one where you can develop personally and professionally, while helping us work towards our vision of a world that runs entirely on green energy. Roles at Ørsted are grouped into 12 broad areas which you can explore here, to find out more about the kinds of roles they might include.

In the UK, our operations employ 1200+ employees and focus on developing our offshore wind capability, currently comprising twelve operational wind farms with another one in construction and three in development. We also operate the world’s first bio plant, a unique waste-to-energy solution that will provide energy for up to 9,500 UK homes. Wherever you join us, you’ll find skilled and collaborative international teams who work together to break new ground whilst prioritising the safety and well-being of all our colleagues.

Meet the people behind offshore wind

We’re committed to creating well-paid, high-skilled, and long-term jobs in coastal communities around the UK, and helping to raise the aspirations of the young people in those areas.

Ørsted’s UK locations

We have several locations in the UK. We operate and maintain our offshore wind farms from state of the art facilities in Grimsby, Barrow-in-Furness, Brightlingsea and Liverpool, our UK Headquarters is in central London and our main construction base for Hornsea 3 is in Norfolk.

Our largest facility, the East Coast Hub at Grimsby fuels a vision focused on offshore wind and the renewable energy sector. Located on Royal Dock adjacent to the iconic Grimsby dock tower, our office is a modern, and open-plan space with a close and collaborative working culture and features an on-site canteen, lounge with table tennis, showers and changing facilities, bike storage, and free secure parking. Our flexible working environment offers multiple meeting rooms, quiet working areas, hot-desking, soundproof meeting pods, and height-adjustable desks. Our sports and social committee frequently organises funded social events, adding to the fun and social atmosphere at the hub.

Typical roles at Grimsby include: Administration, Engineering & construction, Operations and technicians and Procurement.

Working at Ørsted

We believe in fostering an inclusive workplace that not only encourages high performance, but also provides the flexibility for our employees to nurture their well-being – both at home and in the office.

• Extensive benefit package including life and private medical insurance
• Exciting career prospects with a growing, global company
• Attractive pay and pension
• Flexible working and family friendly benefits
• Fitness and wellness facilities
• Lunch at all offices
• Sports and social club

Apprenticeships

We're committed to helping develop people with the right skills.

Our three-year apprenticeships comprise of one year of classroom-based learning followed by two years working on site with Ørsted. As an Apprentice Wind Turbine Technician, you’ll learn how to operate and maintain our offshore wind turbines. We work to the highest health safety and environmental standards and you’ll be fully trained and supported during this programme.

Our apprentices study to earn a Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician (MOET) qualification, which incorporates a BTEC Level 3 in Engineering. The MOET qualification gives our apprentices core knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for industry and, if they successfully complete the programme, will become full-time employees at Ørsted.

We have partnered with the Grimsby Institute and Furness College to offer offshore wind turbine technician apprenticeships in Grimsby on the UK's East coast and Barrow-in-Furness on the West coast.

Who are we looking for?

• Students who would say their favourite subject is…Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths, and/or Geography
• Students who like…Problem solving, fixing things, understanding how things work, being outdoors, heights, sea travel, working in a team and being hands on
• Students interested in…Climate change, making a positive difference, the environment, sustainability, engineering and how things work
• Students with…Maths, English and Science / Technology subject grade C/4 or above

Applications for the 2025 Wind Turbine Technician programme will open in Spring 2025.

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