Wind Turbine Maintenance Engineer (Electrical)

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

Job summary

A renewable energy company in the South West seeks an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for onshore wind turbines. You will conduct maintenance, inspections, and fault-finding of electrical and mechanical systems. This field-based role offers a salary between £35,000 and £45,000, access to specialized training, a company van, and strong overtime potential. Ideal candidates will have electrical engineering experience, especially in renewables, and the ability to work safely at height. The role operates Monday to Friday with significant travel across South West England and South Wales.

Benefits

Company Car

Fuel Card

Specialist Training

Overtime Pay

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical engineering and maintenance in a commercial setting.
• Hands-on experience with onshore wind turbines preferred.
• Ability to work safely at heights and travel to remote sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on wind turbines.
• Service, inspect, and fault-find electrical and mechanical systems.
• Complete accurate reports and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Fault Finding

Mechanical Systems

Safety at Height

Job description

Wind Turbine Maintenance Engineer (Electrical)

£35,000 - £45,000 + Company Benefits + Specialist Training Company Car + Fuel Card + Overtime

Bristol - South West and South Wales patch

Are you an Electrical Engineer with experience in commercial maintenance, seeking a hands‑on, field‑based role within a fast‑growing renewable energy company, offering progression to Senior Engineer, strong overtime potential to boost earnings, a company van for site travel, and access to specialised training to develop your skills further?

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 perform planned and reactive maintenance on onshore wind turbines across South West England and South Wales. You will service, inspect, and fault‑find electrical, mechanical systems, replace components, complete accurate reports, and work safely at height while regularly travelling to remote sites. The role is Monday‑Friday, 8 : 30-5, with significant overtime available.

This role would suit an electrically biased engineer with experience in renewab...