Wind Turbine Technician

RES Limited; Truro; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

RES Limited is seeking a Wind Turbine O&M Technician in Truro, UK to support the Turbine O&M Team across projects. You will provide technical assistance to resolve ongoing issues and implement improvements on Siemens/Bonus/Gamesa wind turbine technology, with a focus on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.

Ideal candidates have a background in turbine O&M, strong fault-finding abilities, and are willing to travel within the UK & Ireland.

Qualifications

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Qualification (Minimum Level 3 NVQ).
• Experience in Wind Turbine maintenance and working at height.
• Ability to fault find across Electrical, Mechanical and Hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the Turbine O&M Team in delivering projects and resolving issues.
• Prepare Risk Assessments, Method statements and client procedures.
• Travel within the UK & Ireland depending on project needs.
• Contribute to continuous improvements and technical documentation.

Skills

Mechanical fault finding

Electrical fault finding

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Qualification (Minimum Level 3 NVQ)

Tools

Hydraulic tooling

Vibration analysis

Ultrasound

Thermal imaging

Job description

Wind Turbine Technician

Truro

GB

RES

2026-08-11T18:12:49.000Z

2026-09-10T18:12:50.000Z

Description

Wind Turbine O&M Technician

Do you want to work to make Power for Good?

We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company, guided by a simple yet powerful vision to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.

We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we're tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them.

RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal and professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their careers they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Our competitive package offers a wide range of benefits and rewards.

Position

The role of a Turbine O&M Technician would be to support the Turbine O&M Team in the delivery of specific projects and the successful candidate will be required to provide technical assistance to help resolve ongoing issues and/or implement improvements. We are looking for candidates who have a technical background in mechanical and/or electrical systems, preferably in a turbine discipline, and with good analytical fault-finding capabilities on Electrical, Mechanical & Hydraulic systems. Experience on the Siemens/Bonus/Gamesa wind turbine technology is highly valued.

Accountabilities

The role would suit an experienced Wind Turbine Technician who aspires to further develop their own capabilities in the delivery of high-quality maintenance activities and is willing to contribute positively to the continued development of the business. Be a good communicator both written & verbally and be proficient in customer interface at site level and in pre-task co-ordination. The suitable candidate will be comfortable in preparing Risk Assessments, Method statements and other client required procedures and be willing to adapt a high level of Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental awareness. A flexible approach to work will be required as travel within the UK & Ireland will be necessary depending on the project needs.

Additional Knowledge and Training (to be provided for the right candidate)

• Working knowledge of gearbox inspections
• Working knowledge of specialised equipment such as vibration analysis, ultra sound, bore scope and thermal imaging
• Proficient in analytical fault finding
• Blade repair experience
• Can assist with the resolution of onsite technical issues and implement technical improvements
• Take and lead main component replacements
• Identify and specifying tooling requirements
• Can conduct technical auditing & assessments
• Preparation of reporting templates and other technical documentation
• Can develop and deliver specific in-house technical training
• Has worked in a Health & Safety focused environment

Knowledge

• Turbine O&M background
• Team leader
• Co-ordination of subcontractors
• H&S Awareness (RA, CoSSH, MS)
• WTSR

Skills

• Mechanical or Electrical fault finding
• Use of Hydraulic tooling
• Good communication both written & verbal
• Use of Microsoft Office applications
• Reporting

Experience

• Wind Turbine maintenance
• Large component exchange
• Working at height
• Wind turbine fault finding

Qualifications

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Qualification (Minimum Level 3 NVQ)

EEO and Diversity Statement

At RES, we celebrate differences as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people.