Commissioning Technician - Wind Turbines

Jenrick; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Commissioning Technician for wind turbines, where you will play a crucial role in the installation and maintenance of advanced electrical systems. This position offers a rolling 12-month contract with opportunities for career progression, including specialized training to achieve Authorised Technician status. Enjoy the benefits of paid training, accommodation, and healthcare cover, while working on a significant offshore wind farm project. With a supportive back-office team and a focus on career development, this role promises long-term stability and growth in the renewable energy sector.

Benefits

Paid training

Accommodation covered

PPE provided

Travel costs covered

Healthcare cover

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical systems.
• Formal electrical qualifications required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Installation and maintenance of Low Voltage and High Voltage systems.
• Troubleshooting advanced electrical systems in offshore wind farms.

Skills

Electrical experience in wind industry

Commissioning skills

HV specialist knowledge

Education

Level 3 NVQ

City & Guilds qualifications

Job description

Commissioning Technicians - Wind Turbines

£33.25p/h days, £37.25p/h nights PAYE

Rolling 12 month contract

SOV 14 days on, 14 days off

Mob/Demob port based in North Eastern England with travel costs covered

We are actively seeking a number of experienced electrically-qualified technicians to join a leading provider and trainer of skilled personnel for wind energy companies to work on a significant offshore wind farm project.

We are able to consider a start date to suit you, be it now or in the coming months. This will be on a 12 month rolling contract, with this project anticipated to last several years.

Applications are invited from committed technicians eager to progress their career within the wind industry and attain the status of Authorised Technician on our client's platforms.

The successful candidates will be involved in the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of advanced electrical systems, focusing on both Low Voltage and High Voltage.

Requirements:

• Previous electrical experience in the wind industry (preferably commissioning, authorised person, HV specialist, etc)
• Formal electrical qualifications (minimum Level 3 NVQ, C&G etc.)
• Right to work in the UK

Benefits:

• Any training, accommodation, PPE & travel costs covered.
• 2 Week introductory course to the specific turbines you will be working on based at the port, Mon-Fri, 9-5. Experienced commissioner to take candidates through the job role, what to do, not to do, systems used etc. This is paid at £26.50p/h
• Specifically assigned back-office team for technicians based 5 miles from site
• Manufacturer-specific trainings to be made available to quickly progress to authorised technician' status, as well as pathway to High-Voltage and Supervisor roles. In-person training paid at £2Op/h
• Healthcare cover - offering discounts on healthcare appointments, gym membership, therapy, virtual GP appointments, etc.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on an industry-leading platform whilst also providing you with long-term stability given the anticipated duration of the project. You will be supported with paid training, career development opportunities, and additional project work beyond this assignment.

We are also able to offer a £250 referral bonus if you know suitable people who pass probation.