Lead Wind Turbine Technician: Mentor & Maximise Turbine Uptime

EDF (UK); North East; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pension

Private healthcare

Electric vehicle leasing

Flexible benefits

Extra holiday

Job summary

EDF Power Solutions is seeking a Lead Wind Turbine Technician to step into a leadership role across England's Northeast wind farms, driving safe, high-quality maintenance and performance. You will mentor technicians, oversee maintenance plans, and manage stock while upholding rigorous safety standards.

The role emphasizes developing capabilities, supervising contractors, and ensuring turbine availability through proactive improvements, with travel to sites and a chance to advance.

Qualifications

• NVQ3 in electrical and/or mechanical disciplines (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.
• AT/AE accreditation under WTSR.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and leading wind turbine technicians to deliver high-quality work.
• Planning and reporting maintenance activities across multiple sites.
• Managing stock of spare parts and consumables.
• Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Ensuring compliance with safety rules and regulations, including WTSR and CDM.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Health and safety

Education

NVQ3 level in electrical and/or mechanical

Job description

EDF Power Solutions is seeking a Lead Wind Turbine Technician to step into a leadership role across England's Northeast wind farms, driving safe, high-quality maintenance and performance. You will mentor technicians, oversee maintenance plans, and manage stock while upholding rigorous safety standards.

The role emphasizes developing capabilities, supervising contractors, and ensuring turbine availability through proactive improvements, with travel to sites and a chance to advance.