Trainee Service Technician- Onshore Wind

TN United Kingdom; Treorchy; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the renewable energy sector is seeking a Trainee Service Technician to join their team in Treorchy. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in maintaining wind turbine operations and supporting site activities. This role offers training, competitive remuneration, and opportunities for professional development in a dynamic environment. Applicants should have a technical background and be open to working in interdisciplinary teams. The position requires a commitment to safety and compliance with industry standards.

Benefits

Training and Development

Good Remuneration

Challenging Work Environment

Opportunities for Personal Development

Qualifications

• Qualification in electrical and/or mechanical disciplines to NVQ3 level.
• Interests in renewable energy technology and industrial systems.

Responsibilities

• Support technicians for turbine fault diagnosis and maintenance.
• Provide accurate reporting of work activities on SAP systems.
• Maintain maintenance records and service manuals.

Skills

Renewable Energy Technology

Electrical Power

Mechanical Systems

Hydraulic Systems

Control Systems

Education

NVQ3 in Electrical/Mechanical Disciplines

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Treorchy, United Kingdom

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

Job Description:

We are looking for a trainee electrical/mechanical technician to join the Pen Y Cymoedd (PYC) site team, part of the Onshore Wind Operations UK team in Vattenfall’s Business Area Wind.

On a daily basis, the Trainee Service Technician will gain experience and training as part of a service team maintaining the site’s assets through day-to-day activities of scheduled and unscheduled work in line with maintenance requirements. Together with the site operations team, you will support your colleagues for safely optimising the daily production of PYC.

Your responsibilities as a Trainee Service Technician:

• Support the PYC site team to control all activities on Pen Y Cymoedd through the implementation of rigorous and documented processes;
• Support technicians for turbine fault diagnosis, repair, and planned maintenance activities on the 3DD turbine platform;
• Provide accurate and detailed reporting of work activities on SAP systems;
• Support with facilities management and site administrative activities as required;
• Work to agreed targets against the PYC site team’s defined KPIs;
• Execute work on site in accordance with Vattenfall Wind Turbine Safety Rules and Electrical and Mechanical Safety rules, achieve relevant authorisations, and comply with contractual obligations and site rules/regulations;
• Support activities such as implementation of common procedures, HSE (according to Vattenfall’s procedures and UK legislation), development of new operational processes and systems;
• Contribute to out of hours and weekend response in accordance with the PYC site team’s Emergency Response Plan, reactive cover, and planned works;
• Maintain maintenance records, service manuals, and procedures in the Vattenfall Document Management System (e.g., AWPs, Method statements, etc.).

Location

Pen Y Cymoedd site-based, Treorchy area, South Wales, UK.

Qualifications

Your qualifications as a Trainee Service Technician:

• A technical background with a qualification/working towards completion of qualification in electrical and/or mechanical disciplines to NVQ3 level (or nearing completion of an equivalent academic Engineering Apprenticeship);
• Interests in renewable energy technology, electrical power, mechanical, hydraulic and control systems in industrial environments;
• Open to work within multi-cultural and interdisciplinary teams;
• Be results-oriented, able to meet tight deadlines, and produce concise information for the site operational management team;
• Ability to work at heights in wind turbine generators, and in adverse weather conditions;
• Experience of HSE requirements and industry best practice;
• Full driving license;
• It is essential you live within a 45-minute commute to the Site.

Additional Information

Our offer: Training and development, good remuneration, a challenging and international work environment, and the possibility to work with some of the best in the field. You will be working in interdisciplinary teams with support from colleagues. We offer attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional development. Specific Wind Turbine training will be provided if required.

More Information

We welcome your application in English via the application button at this page. Last day to apply is Friday 30th May 2025. Interviews will be held the week commencing Monday 16th June 2025.

We kindly request that you apply only via our website and do not submit a cover letter. You can apply quickly by answering screening questions and attaching your CV.

For more information about the recruitment process, contact our recruiter Anne Vriesema via [emailprotected]

At Vattenfall, we are committed to diversity and strive to be a good role model. We work actively to ensure equal opportunities and rights for all employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

We look forward to receiving your application!