Lead Technician – Workington

Galetech Group; Workington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm based in Workington is seeking an experienced Lead Technician to perform maintenance on Vestas wind turbines. The role includes troubleshooting, repair, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures. Candidates should have proven experience with Vestas turbines, strong mechanical and electrical skills, and a full UK driving licence. The company offers flexible working arrangements and supports career development efforts.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salaries

Support for training and further education

Qualifications

• Proven experience working on Vestas turbines (V47, V52, V80).
• Strong understanding of WTSR and safety-critical environments.
• High level of physical fitness and ability to work at height.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled maintenance in line with OEM and internal procedures.
• Lead troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and control systems.
• Ensure full compliance with WTSR, site rules, and internal safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Hydraulic knowledge

Control-system knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Communication ability

Organisational skills

Education

AT-level certification on Vestas platforms

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Adamas Wind, part of the Galetech Group, is a trusted partner for optimising turbine operations. We specialise in providing Asset Management and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) support to the renewable energy sector. With an innovative and customer-focused approach, we are growing rapidly and are excited to offer you the opportunity to advance your career and join our success story.

We provide flexible working arrangements, competitive salaries and benefits, and support for training, further education, and career development.

Job Purpose

Based in Workington and reporting to the O&M Area Manager, the Lead Technician will be responsible for delivering planned and unplanned maintenance on Vestas wind turbines (V47, V52 and V80).

This is a highly operational and technically focused role, ensuring turbine availability, fault response, and safe and efficient execution of all site activities.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Fault Rectification

• Carry out scheduled maintenance in line with OEM and internal procedures.
• Lead troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and control systems.
• Support major component work and ensure first-time-fix wherever possible.
• Take a proactive approach to identifying and preventing issues that could impact turbine availability.

Operational Delivery

• Act as the senior technician on-site, supporting the planning and coordination of daily activities.
• Ensure all works are executed efficiently, safely, and to high technical standards.
• Maintain an availability-driven mindset, prioritising quick and effective fault resolution.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with WTSR, site rules, and internal safety procedures.
• Maintain standards around PPE, tooling, calibration, van condition and site safety behaviours.
• Close out SHEQ observations and ensure corrective actions are completed promptly.

On-Call Support

• Participate in the weekend and out-of-hours on-call rota.Lead fault response during escalations, ensuring safe and timely turbine restoration.

Inventory & Asset Control

• Coordinate local spares, consumables, tooling and lifting equipment.
• Support stock management activities, including bi-annual stocktakes and returns of defective parts.

Communication & Reporting

• Provide clear and accurate updates to the Area Manager and team.
• Record maintenance and fault activity accurately in the CMMS (X5).
• Customer communication will be required only when delegated by the Area Manager.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience working on Vestas turbines (V47, V52, V80).
• AT-level certification on Vestas platforms.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and control-system knowledge.
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Strong understanding of WTSR and safety-critical environments.
• Highly organised with the ability to coordinate work, parts and activities effectively.
• Strong communication and reporting ability.
• High level of physical fitness and ability to work at height.
• Full UK driving licence.