Service Technician Onshore Wind

Astute People; Rhives; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Service Technician to join a major wind turbine manufacturer in Rhives, Scotland. The role offers an annual salary of £35,190, plus overtime and additional benefits. Candidates should have Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical engineering. Responsibilities include performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with regulations in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Pension Scheme

Cycle Scheme

EAP Scheme

5% company bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in understanding technical data to fault find and problem solve.
• Knowledge of reading electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical diagrams.
• Must hold valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Fault finding and troubleshooting with autonomy.
• Carry out complex repairs with lead technician.

Skills

Fault finding

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

HNC, NVQ, Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical training

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Astute's Renewables team is partnering with one of the world's largest wind turbine manufacturers to recruit a Service Technician for its site in Kilbraur, Scotland.

The Service Technician role comes with a salary of circa £36,000, plus overtime, bonus and pension scheme and great career progression opportunities.

If you're an Electrical or Mechanical Engineer with a Level 3 or Equivalent qualification and you are looking to work for an organisation that offers a great team working environment, then upload your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

As a Service Technician you will:

• Performing maintenance both scheduled and unscheduled according to company manuals and regulations.
• Perform fault finding, troubleshooting and ad hoc repairs with autonomy when necessary.
• Carry out more complex repairs/exchanges of components in collaboration with technical support including the lead technician.
• Conduct all preparations works for maintenance activities.
• Ensure HSE is a high focus by always following the regulations in place.
• Ensure all equipment including vehicles to ensure all in good working and roadworthy order.
• Complete any reporting accurately and on time.
• Complete inventory checks and be responsible for ensuring materials needed are on site.
• Other required service tasks.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• HNC, NVQ, Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical training/education.
• Basic HSE knowledge and ability to develop skill set in this area.
• Computer literate, using MS office, SAP and inhouse data systems.
• Chester Step would be an advantage.
• Experienced in understanding technical data to fault find and problem solve.
• Knowledge of reading electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical diagrams.
• Must hold valid driving license.

Personal skills

The Service Technician role would suit someone who is:

• Able to work at heights, outside in all conditions.
• A great team player.
• Agile and able to adapt in a fast-paced industry.
• Flexible to work overtime.
• Proactive in their approach to tasks.

Salary and benefits of the Service Technician role

• Salary of £35,190
• Progression opportunities with clear structure to support you in your development.
• Mon-Fri working week, with weekends on call (1 in 3)
• 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme, Cycle Scheme, EAP Scheme
• 5% company bonus

INDRENAstute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful