Service Technician - Kilbraur

Rise Technical Recruitment; Rhives; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical recruitment agency is seeking a Wind Turbine Service Technician to service and maintain wind turbines across the Kilbraur Wind Farm. This role includes extensive OEM-specific training and offers excellent long-term career prospects, including progression into Lead Technician positions. Candidates should have an electrical or mechanical background and a full UK driving license.

Benefits

33 Days Holiday

Training

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience within Ex-Forces, Agricultural, Plant, HGV, or similar backgrounds highly desirable.
• Full UK driving license is essential.
• Must live within approximately 1 hour of Golspie.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintenance of wind turbines across Kilbraur Wind Farm.
• Planned preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Field-based role with travel across the Golspie / Brora / Lairg area.

Skills

Electrical or Mechanical background (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)

Ability to read diagrams

Good physical fitness

Job description

Service Technician (Wind Turbines + Full OEM Training)

Location: Kilbraur Wind Farm – covering Golspie / Brora / Lairg (Highlands, Scotland)

Salary: £34,000 + Bonus + Overtime & On-Call (OTE £40,000‑£45,000) + Training + 33 Days Holiday + Benefits

Are you an Electrical or Mechanical Engineer looking to develop your skills and become a fully qualified Wind Turbine Service Technician?

Do you want to work for a global industry leader offering world‑class training, long‑term career development, and exceptional progression opportunities?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a Top 3 Global Wind Turbine OEM, where you will service and maintain industrial wind turbines across the Kilbraur Wind Farm region. You'll receive extensive OEM‑specific training through a structured training academy and ongoing technical development to become a fully certified Wind Turbine Technician.

This role offers excellent long‑term career prospects, including progression into Lead Technician and Supervisory positions, alongside generous overtime and on‑call rates.

The Role:

• Service and maintenance of wind turbines across Kilbraur Wind Farm
• Planned preventative and reactive maintenance
• Full OEM and technical training provided
• Field‑based role with travel across the Golspie / Brora / Lairg area
• Physically demanding, working at height (Working at Height medical required – Chester Step Test)
• Overtime, on‑call payments, and annual bonus

The Person:

• Electrical or Mechanical background (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Experience within Ex‑Forces (REME, RAF, Navy, Marines), Agricultural, Plant, HGV, or similar backgrounds highly desirable
• Able to read electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic diagrams
• Good physical fitness and ability to work at heights
• Full UK driving license (essential)
• Must live within approximately 1 hour of Golspie

Key Locations:

• Golspie, Brora, Lairg, Tain, Alness, Dingwall, Dornoch, Inverness, Helmsdale, Highlands, Scotland

Reference Number: BBBH (phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further positions, please click "Apply Now" or contact Ed Douglass at Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the guideline for this position. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.