Wind Turbine Technician

GE Vernova; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension plan

34 days holiday

Sick pay

On-call retainer and overtime

Company fitness allowance

Bicycle plan discount schemes

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking an experienced wind turbine technician with electrical qualifications for onshore operations in the UK. This position involves maintenance, technical direction, fault-finding, and documentation processes. Candidates should possess a nationally recognized diploma or certificate in electrical/mechanical fitting and have excellent diagnostic skills. The role offers a competitive Total Reward package including benefits such as a pension plan and 34 days of holiday. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Qualifications

• Appropriately qualified Electrical/Mechanical Fitter or Electrician.
• Experience with electrical test equipment and testing procedures.
• Fit and able to work at heights.
• Willing to travel across UK and Europe for training.
• Excellent English speaking, reading and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical direction and hands-on service.
• Prepare job planning documents.
• Work independently on fault analyses and repairs.
• Diagnose and repair wind turbine generator systems in the UK.
• Document fault-finding, repairs and service reports.
• Coordinate service providers on site and maintain safety standards.
• Complete administrative duties: reports, timesheets and quotations.
• Fulfil on-call duties outside normal hours when required.

Skills

Electrical test equipment proficiency

Fault-finding and diagnostic skills

Computer literacy

Technical analytical abilities

Excellent English skills

Driver's licence

Education

Nationally recognised diploma or certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Access

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are looking for an experienced wind turbine technician (electrical qualification) to work on onshore operations in the UK. The role promises exciting varied work with stability and a competitive Total Reward package.

Applicants should be located or willing to relocate within approximately a 1 hour commute from site locations – Chelveston/Kettering, Northamptonshire. The position is remote.

Benefits

• Competitive pension plan
• 34 days holiday
• Sick pay
• On‑call retainer and overtime
• Company fitness allowance
• Bicycle plan discount schemes

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide on‑site technical direction, hands‑on service and leadership during maintenance and servicing activities at customer‑owned facilities.
• Prepare job planning documents that define the scope of work, including engineering instructions, drawings and process instructions.
• Communicate effectively with management and colleagues utilizing customer CTQs (Critical to Quality needs) in job planning and execution.
• Work independently on fault analyses and repair of wind turbine generator systems in the UK, clarifying any client queries.
• Document call‑out responses, fault finding and repair work in service reports, logbooks and checklists.
• Coordinate external and internal service providers and contractors on site.
• Maintain a strong safety culture and mindset to meet GE and customer technical and EHS requirements.
• Fulfil on‑call obligations for out‑of‑normal working hours if required (e.g., weekends).
• Perform administrative functions such as writing technical reports, ordering materials, securing quotations, preparing job status reports, customer reports, timesheets and expense sheets in a thorough, complete and timely manner.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Appropriately qualified Electrical/Mechanical Fitter or Electrical Technician/Technologist or Electrician/Electrical Fitter with a nationally recognised diploma or certificate.
• Experience with electrical test equipment and testing procedures.
• High degree of quality awareness; excellent fault‑finding and diagnostic skills.
• Fit and able to work at heights.
• Structured worker with technical analytical abilities.
• Computer literate – knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Prepared to travel throughout the UK and Europe for training.
• Excellent English speaking, reading and writing skills.
• Valid national driver’s licence.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in leading field‑service teams.
• Previous experience working on GE turbines.
• Advanced computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Access).
• Basic Workplace First Aid.

Additional Information

Relocation assistance provided: No.

Salary: Not specified but competitive (UK).

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Electric Power Generation
• Location: Chelveston/Kettering, Northamptonshire (within 1 hour commute)