Electrical Wind Turbine Maintenance Engineer – Overtime

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Wind Turbine Maintenance Engineer in the South West of England. This position offers a hands-on role in a renewable energy company, focusing on both planned and reactive maintenance of wind turbines. The ideal candidate will have an electrical engineering qualification and experience in commercial maintenance. Strong overtime potential, a company van, and specialised training are included as part of the benefits package. Travel across South West England and South Wales is necessary.

Benefits

Company benefits

Specialist training

Company car

Fuel card

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical engineering qualification (NVQ, apprenticeship, HNC/HND).
• Experience in electrical maintenance, ideally in wind or heavy engineering.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive electrical maintenance on onshore wind turbines.
• Service, inspect, and fault-find electrical and mechanical systems.
• Repair and replace electrical components, including sensors and control systems.

Skills

Electrical maintenance experience

Comfortable working at height

Ability to work in all weather conditions

Education

Recognised electrical engineering qualification (NVQ, apprenticeship, HNC/HND)

Tools

Electrical fault finding tools

Maintenance tools for heavy engineering

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Wind Turbine Maintenance Engineer in the South West of England. This position offers a hands-on role in a renewable energy company, focusing on both planned and reactive maintenance of wind turbines. The ideal candidate will have an electrical engineering qualification and experience in commercial maintenance. Strong overtime potential, a company van, and specialised training are included as part of the benefits package. Travel across South West England and South Wales is necessary.