Commissioning Technician - Wind Turbines. Job in Birmingham Education & Training Jobs

Jenrick; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced electrically-qualified technicians for a significant offshore wind farm project. This role offers a rolling 12-month contract with a unique schedule of 14 days on and 14 days off, allowing for a great work-life balance. Candidates will benefit from comprehensive training, covering everything from turbine systems to safety protocols, ensuring a smooth transition into the role. With travel costs covered and various training opportunities leading to career advancement, this position promises both stability and growth in the thriving wind energy sector.

Benefits

Training costs covered

Accommodation provided

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 advanced electrical systems on wind turbines.
• Troubleshooting Low Voltage and High Voltage systems.

Skills

Electrical experience in wind industry

Commissioning

High Voltage specialist

Education

Level 3 NVQ

City & Guilds

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.