Wind Tools Maintenance Lead

Vestas; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

Company pension

Private healthcare

Job summary

Vestas Celtic Wind Technology is recruiting a Maintenance Supervisor based in Seaham to oversee the Tools Maintenance UK & Ireland team. You will lead technicians, coordinate daily activities, and ensure safe, compliant, high-quality service delivery across maintenance, calibration, and inspections.

You will manage resources, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvements while supporting career development and collaboration across a global leader in renewable energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Maintenance, Manufacturing, or related discipline.
• Experience in maintenance, workshop, service, or engineering environments.
• Experience coordinating teams or supervising technicians.
• Strong understanding of maintenance planning and resource management.
• Proficiency with maintenance software (e.g., SAP) to support service delivery.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and procedures.
• Commitment to Health, Safety, Environmental, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prioritise the maintenance team's daily activities to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in line with operational requirements.
• Lead, support, and develop technicians through guidance, task coordination, training, and performance development.
• Monitor workloads, resources, and service delivery to achieve operational objectives and high service standards.
• Ensure maintenance, repair, calibration, and inspection activities comply with procedures, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Act as the key contact for stakeholders, communicating progress, priorities, and performance.

Skills

Team coordination

Maintenance planning

SAP

Engineering drawings

Health & Safety

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 (Mechanical / Electrical)

City & Guilds / BTEC

Tools

SAP

Maintenance management systems

Job description

Vestas Celtic Wind Technology is recruiting a Maintenance Supervisor based in Seaham to oversee the Tools Maintenance UK & Ireland team. You will lead technicians, coordinate daily activities, and ensure safe, compliant, high-quality service delivery across maintenance, calibration, and inspections.

You will manage resources, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvements while supporting career development and collaboration across a global leader in renewable energy solutions.