Maintenance Technician Coordinator

Vestas; Seaham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Company pension

Private healthcare

Job summary

Vestas is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor based in Seaham to lead a skilled team in maintaining, repairing and calibrating specialist tools for wind turbines.

You will coordinate daily activities, mentor technicians, monitor workloads and ensure compliance with safety, quality and regulatory standards within the UK & Ireland service operations.

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Maintenance, Manufacturing, or related discipline.
• Experience in maintenance, workshop, service, manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Experience coordinating teams, supervising technicians, or leading day-to-day activities.
• Strong maintenance planning, workload prioritisation and resource management.
• Proficient in maintenance management systems such as SAP or similar software.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, drawings and procedures accurately.
• Commitment to Health, Safety, Environmental and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prioritise the maintenance team's daily activities safely and efficiently.
• Lead, support and develop technicians with guidance, training and performance development.
• Monitor workloads, resources and service delivery to meet objectives and standards.
• Ensure all maintenance, repair, calibration and inspection activities comply with procedures and regulations.
• Act as key contact for stakeholders, communicating progress and priorities clearly.
• Drive safety, continuous improvement and operational excellence through actions and investigations.
• Manage records, tooling availability, inventory, recruitment and departmental projects.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Customer focus

Decision making

Safety culture

Education

Engineering qualification (Mechanical/Electrical/Maintenance)

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / BTEC or equivalent

Tools

SAP

CMMS / Maintenance software

Job description

Do you have a background as a Maintenance Supervisor? Then Vestas has an opportunity for you!

Vestas Celtic Wind Technology > Global Service Operations > Tools Maintenance – UK & Ireland

Based in Seaham, our Maintenance Department supports the construction and servicing of wind turbines by maintaining, repairing, and calibrating specialist tools and equipment. We are committed to providing a reliable, high-quality service that keeps critical tooling safe, compliant, and available when it's needed most.

Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Coordinate and prioritise the maintenance team's daily activities to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in line with operational requirements
• Lead, support, and develop technicians by providing technical guidance, task coordination, training, and performance development
• Monitor workloads, resources, and service delivery to achieve operational objectives and maintain high service standards
• Ensure all maintenance, repair, calibration, and inspection activities comply with company procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
• Act as the key point of contact for stakeholders, communicating work progress, priorities, and service performance while fostering a customer-focused culture
• Drive safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence by supporting investigations, implementing corrective actions, and introducing best practices
• Manage maintenance records, equipment and tooling availability, inventory control, recruitment, and departmental projects to maximise operational readiness and team effectiveness

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised engineering qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Maintenance, Manufacturing, or a related discipline, such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, BTEC, or equivalent
• Demonstrate proven experience working within maintenance, workshop, service, manufacturing, or engineering environments
• Possess previous experience coordinating teams, supervising technicians, or leading day-to-day operational activities
• Have a strong understanding of maintenance planning, workload prioritisation, and effective resource management
• Be proficient in using maintenance management systems, SAP, or other operational software to support service delivery
• Be able to interpret technical documentation, engineering drawings, and operational procedures accurately and effectively
• Show a strong commitment to Health, Safety, Environmental, and quality standards, promoting compliance and continuous improvement

Competencies

We expect that you:

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proactive problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset
• Customer-focused approach with a commitment to service excellence
• Able to make decisions confidently and take ownership of outcomes
• Positive role model who promotes collaboration, accountability, and a strong safety culture

What we offer

We offer a competitive salary, annual bonus scheme, company pension, and private healthcare, alongside a varied and rewarding role with real responsibility and ownership. You'll have the opportunity to lead and develop a skilled team of technicians while benefiting from ongoing training, professional development, and exposure to a wide range of specialist tools, equipment, and maintenance technologies. Working in a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages continuous improvement, you'll also enjoy excellent career development opportunities within a global leader in sustainable energy solutions, with a strong focus on health, safety, quality, and employee wellbeing. Most importantly, you'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of clean, sustainable power generation and making a meaningful impact in the renewable energy sector.

Additional information

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.