Wind Turbine Service Technician - Yellow River

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company is seeking a Wind Turbine Service Technician to manage the servicing and maintenance of wind turbines. The ideal candidate will have substantial mechanical or electrical experience and the ability to work at heights. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, performance analysis, and providing technical support. A full UK/EU driving license is required. Join us to contribute to a sustainable energy future.

Benefits

33 days time off including bank holidays

Health & Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme

Volunteering 2 paid days annually

Flexible working hours and hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in the Mechanical / Electrical industry.
• Ability to identify and define problems and extract information from technical data.
• Fit for working at heights up to 100m.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain Nordex wind turbines.
• Perform troubleshooting and fault-finding activities.
• Implement on-site performance analysis and action plans.

Skills

Mechanical / Electrical experience

Problem-solving

Computer literacy

Reading electrical diagrams

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Overview

Wind Turbine Service Technician on a Permanent basis to join the team working across the Yellow River windfarm in County Offaly.

Do you share our passion for renewable energy and a greener, sustainable future?

What will you be doing?

You will be responsible for the servicing and maintenance of Nordex wind turbines for Nordex Energy Ireland, based at Yellow River windfarm. You will carry out general and specialized work including repairs, troubleshooting and fault-finding activities. Our goal is to achieve a high level of availability for the running of the turbines.

• On-site performance analysis and action plan implementation
• Working closely with Technicians and Back Office staff to perform on-the-job demonstrations
• Supporting on-site single turbine improvements on problem turbines
• Providing on-site software & hardware updates
• Supporting online and on-phone technical support
• Creating reports on turbine or turbine components
• Parameter disabling and alarm change handling when necessary

Working hours and overtime

Core hours are 40 per week (Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm). If there is a problem with a wind turbine at the end of your shift you may be asked to stay and work overtime to get it fixed. You will be available for breakdowns and faults at the weekend and will work on-call every 2nd or 3rd weekend (depending on team size). Overtime is paid at time and a half, with additional payment for the weekend you are on-call.

What are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have experience in the Mechanical / Electrical industry and be able to demonstrate knowledge of reading electrical, hydraulic and mechanical diagrams. You will be Mechanical or Electrical trained through time-served or a technical college qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).

You will be able to demonstrate your ability to identify and define problems, extract crucial information from technical data, and develop workable solutions in a changing environment. A positive attitude and willingness to learn, lead and improve are essential.

You are computer literate and confident in using MS Office, and in hour databases and workload management systems; bonus points if you have used SAP.

This role involves working at heights, up to 100m. You will need to be fit and pass a working-at-height test.

You will be required to travel regularly which includes nights away from home. A full UK / EU Driving Licence is required for this role.

What we can offer you

• Time Off 33 days including bank holidays. After two years continual service you are entitled to an additional day’s holiday per annum (maximum 5 days), plus an extra day off for your birthday
• Health & Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme (therapy sessions), Bike2Work Scheme, Paid Eye tests & contribution towards glasses, Company Sick pay, Private Healthcare via salary sacrifice
• Volunteering 2 paid working days per calendar year
• Family-friendly Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave. Compassionate Leave, and Life Insurance
• Nordex reimburse the cost of one annual professional subscription to one relevant professional institution
• Long Service Awards at 5, 10, 15+ years
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working arrangements

Recruitment Process

The closing date for this role is Monday 15th September 2025, however, this role could close early if we receive an overwhelming response. The first stage requires you to submit your CV via the Apply Now button. The recruitment team will review your application and contact you if you reach the next stage. We will be in touch with you as soon as we can, so please watch for emails or phone calls (which may be from a withheld number).

Nordex Values

Here at Nordex we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Our values of Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship, and Ownership are the guiding standards. Our mission is to offer cutting-edge, reliable products and services, generating value for customers and stakeholders while protecting the environment.

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