Onshore Wind Turbine Technician - Drive Net‑Zero Energy

EDF (UK); Peterborough; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Market-leading pension

Private healthcare

EV leasing

Extra holidays

Job summary

EDF power solutions in the Fenlands Service Centre at Whittlesey, Peterborough, is seeking a Wind Turbine Technician to maintain onshore wind assets and optimise performance.

You will work on planned and reactive maintenance, diagnosing faults and supporting major component replacements, with a salary of £37,700–£50,000 per year depending on experience. The role is based in Peterborough and requires a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Wind Turbine Technician, or significant electrical and mechanical maintenance experience within an engineering environment.
• Experience working on three-phase electrical systems or heavy plant electrical equipment.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Ability to live within approximately 45 minutes of the Fenlands Service Centre, PE7 2EU.
• Ability to work at height and travel to other UK sites if required.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance activities on onshore wind turbines.
• Diagnosing faults and completing troubleshooting, repair and maintenance work across electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Reporting and planning daily maintenance activities.
• Managing local spare parts and consumable stock.
• Completing proactive repairs and component replacements to minimise downtime.
• Supporting major component exchanges including gearbox and generator replacements.
• Supervising specialist contractors and subcontractors when required.
• Delivering safety inductions for contractors and visitors.
• Participating in the out-of-hours on-call rota and responding to turbine breakdowns.
• Helping maintain the highest possible levels of turbine availability.

Skills

Wind turbine experience

Electrical maintenance

Safety focus

Tools

Three‑phase electrical systems

Job description

EDF power solutions in the Fenlands Service Centre at Whittlesey, Peterborough, is seeking a Wind Turbine Technician to maintain onshore wind assets and optimise performance.

You will work on planned and reactive maintenance, diagnosing faults and supporting major component replacements, with a salary of £37,700–£50,000 per year depending on experience. The role is based in Peterborough and requires a full UK driving licence.