Transmission & Grid Connection Engineer

GE Vernova; Chelveston; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company is seeking an Electrical/Mechanical Fitter to provide on-site technical direction and service for wind turbine generators in the UK. The role requires a nationally recognized diploma and expertise in fault-finding and diagnostics. You'll be responsible for job planning, documentation, and maintaining safety standards. Benefits include a competitive pension, generous holiday, and company allowances. This is a hybrid remote position based in Chelveston/Kettering area.

Benefits

Competitive pension plan

34 days holiday

Sick pay and overtime

Company fitness allowance

Discount schemes on major outlets

Qualifications

• Appropriately qualified Electrical / Mechanical Fitter or Technician with a nationally recognized diploma.
• Experience with electrical test equipment and testing procedures.
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Fit and able to work at heights.
• Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical direction and leadership during maintenance activities.
• Prepare job planning documents defining the scope of work.
• Communicate effectively with Management and Colleagues.
• Implement fault analyses and repair of wind turbine generator systems.
• Document call-out responses and service reports.
• Coordinate external and internal service providers.
• Maintain a strong safety culture.
• Willing to fulfil on-call obligations when required.
• Perform administrative functions in a timely manner.

Job description

Salary and Location

Base salary of £40,000 with on-target earnings (OTE) £100,000, un‑capped. Permanent role located in Kent, United Kingdom, hybrid remote.

Reporting

Reporting to Head of Sales.

Requirements

• A full driving licence is required for this role.
• Appropriately qualified Electrical / Mechanical Fitter or Electrical Technician / Technologist or Electrician / Electrical Fitter – nationally recognised diploma or certificate.
• Experience with electrical test equipment and testing procedures.
• High degree of quality awareness; excellent fault‑finding and diagnostic skills combined with the ability to detect and remedy faults, defects, problems.
• Fit and able to work at heights.
• Structured worker with technical analytical abilities.
• Computer literate – knowledge of Microsoft Office package.
• Prepared to travel throughout the UK and Europe on occasion, including for training requirements.
• Excellent English speaking, reading and writing skills; valid national driver’s licence.

Optional Desired Characteristics

• Experience in leading field service team.
• Previous experience working on GE Turbines.
• Advanced computer skills – e.g., Microsoft Project and Microsoft Access.
• Basic Workplace First Aid.
• Relocation assistance provided – no. This is a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Provide on‑site technical direction, hands‑on service and leadership during maintenance and servicing activities at customer‑owned facilities.
• Prepare job planning documents that define the scope of work to be performed through engineering instructions, drawings, and process instructions.
• Communicate effectively with Management and Colleagues utilizing customers’ CTQs (Critical to Quality needs) in job planning and execution.
• Work independently on the implementation of fault analyses and repair of wind turbine generator systems in the UK, including clarification of any client queries.
• Document call‑out responses, fault finding and repair work in service reports, logbooks and checklists.
• Coordinate external and internal service providers and contractors on site.
• Maintain a strong safety culture and mindset to ensure all executed work reflects GE and customer technical and EHS requirements.
• Willing to work and fulfil on‑call obligations for out‑of‑norm working hours if required (e.g., weekend working).
• Perform administrative functions such as writing technical reports, ordering materials, securing quotations, preparing job status reports, reports to customers, time sheets and expense sheets in a thorough, complete and timely basis.

Benefits

• Competitive pension plan plus 34 days holiday.
• Sick pay, on‑call retainer plus overtime.
• Company fitness allowance and bicycle plan.
• Discount schemes on major outlets/holiday companies.

Location & Commute

Applicants should be located within an approximately 1‑hour commute from site locations – Chelveston/Kettering can be considered as initial staging location.