Field Wind Turbine Mechanical Engineer – O&M + OT

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

Job summary

A leading renewable energy recruitment agency is looking for a Wind Turbine Maintenance Engineer to perform planned and reactive maintenance on onshore wind turbines across South West England and South Wales. The role includes servicing, inspecting, and fault-finding mechanical systems, with significant potential for overtime. Candidates should have a mechanical engineering qualification and maintenance experience, and must be comfortable working in varying conditions and at heights. A full UK driving licence is required.

Benefits

Company Benefits

Specialist Training

Company Car

Fuel Card

Overtime pay

Qualifications

• Prior experience in mechanical maintenance, ideally in wind or heavy engineering.
• Comfortable with field work and travelling to remote locations.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance on onshore wind turbines.
• Service, inspect, and fault-find mechanical systems.
• Travel regularly across South West England and South Wales.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance experience

Ability to work at height

Problem-solving skills

Education

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

Job description

A leading renewable energy recruitment agency is looking for a Wind Turbine Maintenance Engineer to perform planned and reactive maintenance on onshore wind turbines across South West England and South Wales. The role includes servicing, inspecting, and fault-finding mechanical systems, with significant potential for overtime. Candidates should have a mechanical engineering qualification and maintenance experience, and must be comfortable working in varying conditions and at heights. A full UK driving licence is required.