Wind Turbine Blade Finishing Technician

Siemens Energy; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-funded pension

Remuneration package

Lunch subsidies

Public transport tickets

Employee discounts

Job summary

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Limited in Hull is seeking a Production Operative to join the Finishing Department of the wind turbine blade manufacturing facility. The role focuses on wet lay-up work on blades after casting and preparation for painting, inside a close-knit team in Hull.

This physically demanding position requires resilience, full PPE, and meticulous attention to detail to ensure high-quality blades while complying with safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience in sanding, grinding, filling, or plastering.
• Background in welding, fabrication, or engineering, with the ability to follow detailed work instructions.
• Experience in shipbuilding, aircraft, automotive, caravan, or any other composite surface preparations within manufacturing.
• Familiarity with fillers and epoxy or polyester resins.
• Resilience and endurance, with a strong focus on health and safety.
• Exceptional attention to detail, following all processes exactly.
• Your passion for producing high-quality work and ability to work well in a team or independently will be key to your success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all health and safety requirements for yourself and those around you.
• Demonstrate good organisational skills and the ability to use the correct materials, tools, and equipment.
• Plan and lay out work, following strict engineering specifications and quality standards.
• Carry out grinding, sanding, and filling of the blade as specified in initial and ongoing training.
• Use fiberglass sheets and epoxy resin to perform wet lay-up lamination.
• Check and monitor work constantly, ensuring very high levels of attention to detail.
• Your contributions will be vital in ensuring the quality and safety of our wind turbine blades, supporting our mission for sustainable energy.

Skills

Sanding

Grinding

Filling

Welding

Fabrication

Engineering

Composite prep

Epoxy resin

Attention to detail

Tools

None

Job description

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Limited in Hull is seeking a Production Operative to join the Finishing Department of the wind turbine blade manufacturing facility. The role focuses on wet lay-up work on blades after casting and preparation for painting, inside a close-knit team in Hull.

This physically demanding position requires resilience, full PPE, and meticulous attention to detail to ensure high-quality blades while complying with safety protocols.