Onsite Wind Turbine Technician — Maintenance & Diagnostics

EDF Energy; Scotland; Remote; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pension

Electric vehicle leasing

Private healthcare

Job summary

EDF power solutions, based at Fallago Rig Wind Farm in the Scottish Borders, seeks an experienced Wind Turbine Technician to maintain onshore turbines and support a net-zero energy future. The role requires strong safety discipline and hands-on electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic expertise, with a UK driving licence and proximity to TD3 6NW.

Salary is competitive (£46,000–£50,000 per annum) with potential for an annual bonus and a market-leading pension.

Qualifications

• Authorised Wind Turbine Technician experience
• Authorising Technician (AT) or Authorising Engineer (AE) under Wind Turbine Safety Rules (WTSR) accreditation
• Electrical or Mechanical qualification (HNC/HND/NVQ) with hands-on experience
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation in wind industry
• Experience performing operations and maintenance on wind turbines

Responsibilities

• Deliver scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on wind turbines per manufacturer guidelines
• Report on maintenance activities and support work planning
• Manage spare parts and stock for consumables
• Fault-finding and diagnostics on mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems
• Carry out diagnostics on-site and remotely
• Repair or replace components to prevent downtime
• Support or supervise contractors during major component exchanges
• Comply with health and safety requirements including WTSR
• Provide out-of-hours and weekend response to turbine breakdowns
• Ensure turbine availability and performance targets are met

Skills

Authorised Wind Turbine Technician

Authorising Technician / Authorising E

UK Driving Licence

WTSR awareness

Education

Electrical or Mechanical qualification (HNC/HND/NVQ)

Job description

EDF power solutions, based at Fallago Rig Wind Farm in the Scottish Borders, seeks an experienced Wind Turbine Technician to maintain onshore turbines and support a net-zero energy future. The role requires strong safety discipline and hands-on electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic expertise, with a UK driving licence and proximity to TD3 6NW.

Salary is competitive (£46,000–£50,000 per annum) with potential for an annual bonus and a market-leading pension.