Wind Maintenance Technician - New Cumnock, Scotland

Renewable Energy Systems; New Cumnock; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package including wide range of benefits

Job summary

Renewable Energy Systems is hiring a Turbine O&M Technician in New Cumnock, Scotland. The role involves supporting the Turbine O&M Team in delivering projects and resolving technical issues related to wind turbines.

Ideal candidates will have a background in mechanical or electrical systems, strong fault-finding skills, and familiarity with Vestas and Gamesa turbines. This position requires good communication skills and the flexibility to travel within the UK & Ireland for project needs.

Qualifications

• Technical background in mechanical and/or electrical systems preferred.
• Strong fault-finding capabilities on electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with Vestas V47 and Gamesa G52 wind turbines is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Support the Turbine O&M Team in project delivery.
• Provide technical assistance for ongoing issues and improvements.
• Prepare risk assessments, method statements, and client-required procedures.

Skills

Mechanical or electrical fault finding

Use of hydraulic tooling

Blade repairs

Good communication, both written and verbal

Use of Microsoft Office applications

Reporting

Education

Mechanical or electrical engineering qualification (Minimum Level 3 NVQ)

Tools

Vibration analysis equipment

Ultrasound equipment

Bore scope

Thermal imaging

Job description

Do you want to work to make Power for Good?

We’re the world’s largest independent renewable energy company. We’re guided by a simple yet powerful vision: to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero‑carbon energy.

We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we’re tackling some of the world’s toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They’re our most important asset, so that’s why we continually invest in them.

RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal and professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their career they’re at. We can promise rewarding work that makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network, and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Our competitive package offers a wide range of benefits and rewards.

This position will be based in New Cumnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland.

Position

The role of a Turbine O&M Technician is to support the Turbine O&M Team in the delivery of specific projects. The successful candidate will provide technical assistance to help resolve ongoing issues and/or implement improvements. We are looking for candidates with a technical background in mechanical and/or electrical systems, preferably in a turbine discipline, and with strong fault‑finding capabilities on electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems. Experience with Vestas V47 and Gamesa G52 wind turbines is highly valued.

Accountabilities

The role suits an experienced wind turbine technician who aspires to further develop their own capabilities in the delivery of high‑quality maintenance activities and is willing to contribute positively to the continued development of the business.

Be a good communicator, both written and verbally, and be proficient in customer interface at site level and in pre‑task coordination. The suitable candidate will be comfortable preparing risk assessments, method statements and other client‑required procedures, and will adapt to a high level of health, safety, quality and environmental awareness.

A flexible approach to work will be required, as travel within the UK & Ireland will be necessary depending on project needs.

Additional areas of knowledge would be advantageous, but not essential, as training will be provided for the right candidate, including:

• Working knowledge of gearbox inspections
• Working knowledge of specialised equipment such as vibration analysis, ultrasound, bore scope and thermal imaging
• Proficient in analytical fault finding
• Blade repair experience
• Assistance with the resolution of onsite technical issues and implementation of technical improvements
• Taking and leading main component replacements
• Identifying and specifying tooling requirements
• Conducting technical auditing & assessments
• Preparation of reporting templates and other technical documentation
• Developing and delivering specific in‑house technical training
• Experience in a health & safety focused environment

Knowledge

• Turbine O&M background – Gamesa and Vestas technologies
• Team leader
• Co‑ordination of subcontractors
• H&S awareness (RA, CoSSH, MS)
• WTSR

Skills

• Mechanical or electrical fault finding
• Use of hydraulic tooling
• Blade repairs
• Good communication, both written and verbal
• Use of Microsoft Office applications
• Reporting

Experience

• Wind turbine maintenance
• Large component exchange
• Managing heavy lifting
• Working at height

Qualifications

• Mechanical or electrical engineering qualification (Minimum Level 3 NVQ)

At RES we celebrate difference as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources including ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people.