Wind Turbine Technician

ZipRecruiter; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing renewable energy company based in Bridgend is seeking a Wind Turbine Technician. The role involves performing operation, maintenance, and inspections on multi-brand wind turbines, offering opportunities for progression and training in solar projects. This position provides a variety of tasks in a supportive environment committed to health and safety standards.

Benefits

Company van provided

Overnight allowance

30-day holiday package

4% match on pension

Paid overtime at 1.5x weekdays & double weekends

Qualifications

• Electrical qualification essential with good discipline.
• O&M wind turbine experience preferred.
• Direct drive and fault-finding experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform operation, maintenance, and inspections on wind turbines.
• Ensure safe and efficient operations of assets.
• Supervise and manage tasks while complying with health and safety standards.

Skills

Electrical discipline

O&M wind turbine experience

Fault finding

Ownership of tasks

Complying with health and safety standards

Physical fitness

Willingness to travel

Full UK driving license

Direct drive experience

Enercon/Nordex experience

Education

Electrical qualification

Job description

Job Description

Position: Wind Turbine Technician

Location: Bridgend

The main role will be to perform operation, maintenance, and inspection tasks on onshore multi brand wind turbines to ensure safe and efficient operation on assets. The person must be hard working, motivated to work away and pro-active. Day to day tasks will be varied.

There will be opportunities to progress in a rapidly growing renewable company. Training and guidance will be provided. There will also be a chance to work on solar projects.

Job Requirements:

• Electrical qualification essential, good electrical discipline, and O&M wind turbine experience.
• Direct drive experience would be beneficial.
• Fault finding experience on complex systems.
• Take ownership of tasks and projects.
• Complying with high health and safety standards.
• Physically fit and able to work at height.
• Willingness to travel in the UK and Europe.
• Full UK driving license.
• Enercon or Nordex experience is beneficial.

General details:

• Salary depending on experience.
• Company van will be provided.
• Overnight allowance.
• 30 Day holiday package and 4% match on pension.
• Overtime is paid at 1.5 weekdays & double pay at weekends.

About RFM Services:

Renewable Facilities Management Services LTD was established in the year 2022 through the collaborative efforts of highly skilled technical experts who perceived a significant gap in the market. This realisation stemmed from an acute understanding that investors, asset owners, and operators within the renewable energy sector were in dire need of a service provider that brought not just experience, but also independence to the table. Recognising that such qualities were scarce yet highly sought after, our founders designed the company to be a bastion for those seeking expert oversight and management of their renewable assets.

The genesis of Renewable Facilities Management Services LTD was motivated by a clear vision: to forge a company that would stand out as a beacon of professional excellence and unparalleled service in the field of renewable energy management. By closely listening to the marketplace and discerning the unmet needs of infrastructure investors, the founders took it upon themselves to craft a service offering that would seamlessly blend in-depth technical acumen with the flexibility of an independent entity.

The primary ethos from which this company sprung centers on our unwavering commitment to deliver world-class services that adhere to the highest standards of quality and efficiency. As a response to this perceived market void, Renewable Facilities Management Services LTD has strategically positioned itself to provide a suite of comprehensive services that span the entire gamut of facility management - from operational oversight and robust maintenance protocols to performance optimisation and environmental impact assessments.

Our inception was driven by more than just industry expertise; it was the ambition to be a leader in sustainable practices, to provide services rooted in the principles of reliability, trans-parency, and forward-thinking. We have armed ourselves with a team of consummate pro-fessionals whose vast and varied experiences ensure that every client engagement results in the elevation of their assets' value and performance.

Renewable Facilities Management Services LTD takes pride in having been born from the singular aspiration to fill the void in the market with a company that isn’t merely another par-ticipant in the energy sector, but a pioneer, propelling the industry forward with innovative solutions, insightful leadership, and a client-centric approach that redefines the standards of excellence.