Lead Wind Turbine Technician

EDF power solutions UK and Ireland; Livingston; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pension scheme

Electric vehicle leasing

Private healthcare

Extra holiday and more

Job summary

EDF power solutions UK and Ireland is seeking a Lead Wind Turbine Technician to lead a team of technicians at our Livingston asset operation centre. You’ll oversee safe, efficient maintenance and improve wind farm performance across Scotland South assets.

You will mentor colleagues, plan and coordinate maintenance work, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with WTSR, CDM and site safety requirements. This is an on-site role with travel to other wind farm locations as needed.

Qualifications

• AT/AE accreditation under WTSR is required.
• Vestas maintenance and fault-finding experience preferred (V90-2, V105, V112, V117).
• Electrical/mechanical discipline qualification to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Good physical fitness and ability to work at height in adverse weather.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise wind turbine technicians to deliver safe, high-quality maintenance.
• Plan, coordinate, and report maintenance across wind farm sites.
• Support complex fault finding, diagnostics and repairs.
• Maintain mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Manage stocks of spare parts, tools and consumables.
• Monitor site performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Supervise contractors and ensure standards are met.
• Promote compliance with health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Apply WTSR, CDM and company safety requirements; mentor team members.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance planning

Fault finding

WTSR accreditation

Health & safety

Communication

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 in electrical/mechanical

Job description

Are you ready to lead a team that keeps renewable energy flowing while helping power a cleaner future? As a Lead Wind Turbine Technician, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and improving wind farm performance, supporting safe operations, and developing colleagues across our onshore wind portfolio.

At EDF power solutions, we’re powering an Electric UK and Ireland.

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership position where your technical expertise, commitment to safety and ability to inspire others will directly support renewable energy generation and our journey to a net zero future.

The Opportunity

As a Lead Wind Turbine Technician, you’ll provide day-to-day leadership to a team of technicians, helping deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality maintenance activities. You’ll oversee operational performance, support technical problem-solving, lead and mentor in Main Component Exchange readiness and completion work, and support the maximising of turbine availability across our Scotland South wind farm assets.

Alongside a competitive salary and potential for an annual bonus, this role is based at our asset operation service centre in Livingston. This is an on-site position with travel required to other wind farm locations as business needs dictate.

We’ll support your continued development as you expand your leadership capability and technical expertise. Working closely with site teams and contractors, you’ll contribute to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and the reliable generation of renewable energy.

Why EDF power solutions?

We’re united by a shared ambition: to tackle climate change, shaping an Electric UK and Ireland.

Our diverse team is growing fast, driven by innovation and a commitment to clean, green energy for all.

With technologies spanning onshore and offshore wind, solar, battery storage and green hydrogen, we’re the UK & Ireland’s most diverse renewable generator. By 2035, we aim to deliver 10GW of low‑carbon energy – and we’d love you to help us get there.

Who You Are

We’re looking for a Lead Wind Turbine Technician who combines strong technical capability with a safety‑first mindset and the ability to lead others effectively. You’ll be comfortable working in challenging environments while maintaining high operational standards.

To be shortlisted, you need to offer…

• Previous accreditation as AT/AE under WTSR
• Vestas experience in maintenance and complex fault finding ideally one or more of the following turbine variants: V90-2 Grid-Streamer, V105, V112 and V117
• Qualification in electrical and/or mechanical disciplines to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
• High level of physical fitness and good health
• Ability to work at height and in adverse weather conditions
• Excellent understanding of health and safety requirements
• Excellent leadership and communication skills

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and supervising wind turbine technicians to deliver safe and high-quality maintenance activities
• Planning, coordinating, and reporting maintenance work across wind farm sites
• Supporting complex fault finding, diagnostics and repairs
• Maintaining mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Managing stocks of spare parts, tools, and consumables
• Monitoring site performance and supporting continuous improvement initiatives
• Supervising contractors and ensuring work are completed to agreed standards
• Promoting compliance with and auditing of health, safety, and environmental procedures
• Applying WTSR, CDM and company safety requirements in all activities
• Supporting the development and mentoring of team members

Pay, Benefits and Culture

If you’re looking to join a company where you can work hard, have fun and help to create a net zero future – then you’re in the right place! If you’re passionate about tackling climate change to support a cleaner, greener future, we’d love you to come and join us.

Alongside a competitive salary and potential for an annual bonus, and a market-leading pension scheme, our employee benefits include flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle – from electric vehicle leasing and private healthcare to extra holiday and more.

Everyone is welcome at EDF power solutions; we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.

Closing Date: 4th September 2026

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