Service Technician

ZipRecruiter; Fraserburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a qualified technician to support the service and maintenance of wind farms in the UK. The ideal candidate will have a background in electrical or mechanical engineering and experience in troubleshooting and maintaining systems. This position is offshore with a rotation of 14 days on and 14 days off, and offers competitive pay and career development in the growing wind sector.

Benefits

Great training & development

Opportunity to work in the growing offshore wind sector

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and service of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Apprenticeship or degree in relevant fields required.
• Ability to work offshore and at heights.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety Management system.
• Maintain and service electrical and mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical faults.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Good English skills (oral and written)

Safety-minded

Flexible to travel

Education

Electrical or mechanical degree

NVQ L4, HNC/HND in Mech/Elec/Marine

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Job DescriptionDo you have experience in Mechanical, Hydraulic or Electrical? Are you looking to join the wind industry? Then Vestas has an opportunity for you!



MVOW Offshore Wind UK > SBU NCE Service > Moray East Green Shift


The Service department is responsible for service and maintenance of the wind farms within UK and Ireland. The department has an open and informal culture, where teamwork and good communication is the key to our success. You will have the opportunity to work in an exciting industry and in a team of highly motivated employees.

Responsibilities


Your main responsibilities will be:

• Compliance to Vestas' Health and Safety Management system
• Maintenance & Service of electrical and mechanical systems
• Maintaining and upgrading installation activities
• Trouble shooting of electrical and mechanical systems and fault diagnosis
• Creating follow-up orders
• Registration of time and material consumption in SAP

Qualifications

• Ideally you will have completed an electrical or mechanical degree or completed an apprenticeship.
• For example, NVQ L4, HNC/HND in Mech/Elec/Marine, C&G full technological certificate/diploma, Master's in electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Competencies


We expect that you:

• Highly safety-minded and comfortable working offshore and at heights
• You are flexible and willing to travel to other sites when required, both internationally and within the UK
• Mature and reliable with a high technical drive
• Good problem-solving skills, but it is also important that you are a team player and willing to seek help when needed
• Good English skills both oral and in writing
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Full driver's license

What we offer

• Great training & development
• Pay, benefits and opportunity to work in the growing offshore wind sector for the world`s largest wind OEM.

Additional information


Your work location will be in GB, Aberdeen. Rotation position 14 days on 14 days off.
Applications are handled on an ongoing basis. Please apply online with your letter of motivation and CV.
Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.
All inquiries are treated confidentially.

Our commitment to a fair hiring


At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely on professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, please remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation dates, pronouns, marital status, or other personal details not relevant to the role, before submitting your CV. Please keep your CV focused on work and educational details, and the necessary information that we contact you (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognise the value of , equity, and in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their 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.

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About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 30,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.