Fostering apprentice readiness before day one with Siemens Gamesa

“Working with Maersk Training allowed us to take control of apprentice readiness. Having all essential training completed before day one has eased pressure on onboarding and given our teams confidence that apprentices are ready to deploy as soon as they arrive.” – Lindsay Lattimer, Apprentice Supervisory Lead UK, Siemens Gamesa

Situation

As Siemens Gamesa expanded its apprentice intake, training availability became increasingly difficult to manage. Meeting required timeframes often depended on securing places across several training providers. That approach added coordination effort and left schedules exposed to short notice changes beyond the business’s control.

The risk was immediate and operational. Apprentices cannot deploy to site without the correct training in place. When courses were delayed or unavailable, deployment stalled. Site readiness slipped. Project timelines felt the impact.

Even with careful forecasting and long-standing provider relationships, pressure remained. Apprentice volumes continued to grow, while operational priorities shifted quickly. Training plans that looked solid on paper were still vulnerable in practice.

Solution

To address this, Siemens Gamesa partnered with Maersk Training to redesign the apprentice training journey.

Rather than spreading courses across multiple providers and the early months of employment, all essential training was delivered in structured blocks before apprentices officially started. This moved training out of the onboarding phase and removed a key source of uncertainty.

The programme was shaped around Siemens Gamesa’s operational reality. Training content aligned with specific technical and safety requirements. Scheduling followed intake plans and business timelines. Local delivery, supported through collaboration with Hull City Council and North Lindsey College, strengthened regional capability while keeping logistics simple and predictable.

By consolidating training upfront, apprentices arrived fully compliant and prepared from their first day. Onboarding became more focused. Site teams no longer had to pause work to accommodate follow-on courses.

Close collaboration and clear communication underpinned delivery. Questions were addressed quickly, plans stayed visible, and the programme remained well organised throughout.

Impact

The shift delivered immediate operational benefits. Apprentices deployed without delay and were ready to contribute from day one. Training no longer interrupted day-to-day activity, allowing site teams to plan work with greater certainty.

Travel reduced and time away from sites fell. Training costs became easier to manage. With fewer scheduling disruptions, downtime decreased and overall operational flow improved.

While it is still early to gather detailed feedback from every site, early results point to a clearer and more reliable training pathway. By partnering with Maersk Training and moving training earlier, Siemens Gamesa created a scalable model that supports growth without adding complexity.