Wind Turbine Engineer (Scotland Patch)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vestas training

Unlimited overtime

Door-to-door pay

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Wind Turbine Service Engineer to operate across Scotland, with Falkirk as a key base. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance on onshore wind turbines and benefit from door-to-door pay and unlimited overtime.

Vestas training and ongoing technical development are provided. The role suits mechanical, electrical or multi-skilled engineers with a full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Experience working on wind turbines or similar equipment.
• Mechanical and/or electrical engineering background.
• Full UK driving licence; willingness to travel and stay away when required.

Responsibilities

• Planned and reactive maintenance on onshore wind turbines.
• Servicing, inspection and fault-finding across turbine systems.
• Repair and replacement of turbine components in line with OEM standards.
• Diagnosing and resolving technical faults and completing service reports.
• Work safely at height in remote wind farm environments.
• Covering a Scotland-based patch with national travel when required.

Skills

Wind turbine experience

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Multi-skilled

Job description

Wind Turbine Service Engineer (Scotland Patch)

£35,000 – £45,000 + Door-to-Door Pay + Unlimited Overtime + Company Benefits + Vestas Training

Falkirk- Scotland Patch

Are you a Wind Turbine Service Engineer looking to maximise your earnings with unlimited overtime, door-to-door pay, and industry-leading training on Vestas turbines?

This UK-based renewable energy specialist provides nationwide operation, maintenance, and technical support for onshore wind turbines in the 200kW to 850kW range. Operating across England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, the company delivers high-quality O&M, performance optimisation, technical upgrades, and asset support to maximise turbine availability and long-term value.

In this role, you will carry out planned and reactive maintenance on onshore wind turbines across Scotland. Your responsibilities will include servicing, inspection, fault-finding, repair, component replacement and completing service reports, with the exact work depending on your technical background. The role would suit an engineer with a mechanical, electrical or multi-skilled background who is looking to develop their experience across wind turbine systems.

You will receive specialist Vestas training and have the opportunity to build your technical skills within the renewable energy industry. With unlimited overtime and door-to-door pay available, there are also regular opportunities to increase your earnings.

The Role:

• Planned and reactive maintenance on onshore wind turbines

• Servicing, inspection and fault-finding across turbine systems

• Mechanical, electrical and/or hydraulic maintenance depending on experience

• Repair and replacement of turbine components in line with OEM standards

• Diagnosing and resolving technical faults

• Completing service reports and maintenance documentation

• Working safely at height in remote wind farm environments

• Covering a Scotland-based patch with national travel when required

• Weekly stayaways required depending on project location

• Door-to-door pay and unlimited overtime available

• Monday-Friday, no on-call rota

• Vestas training and ongoing technical development

The Person:

• Experience working on wind turbines or similar

• Mechanical, electrical or multi-skilled engineering background

• Comfortable working at height and in varying weather conditions

• Full UK driving licence

• Willing to travel across Scotland and stay away during the week when required

Reference: BBBH27350

Mechanical, Electrical, Wind-Turbine, Vestas, Scotland, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Fife

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications and skill set.