Wind Turbine Technician

EDF UK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company seeks a Wind Turbine Technician at Dorenell Wind Farm. Responsibilities include maintenance and repairs of wind turbine systems, with opportunities for career growth and training. Candidates should have strong electrical or mechanical experience and a commitment to safety. On offer are competitive benefits including 25 days annual leave, a bonus, and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Industry Leading Pension

5% Bonus

On-call allowance

Shared works vehicle

Training & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in hands-on maintenance in renewable energy.
• Commitment to safety standards.
• Ability to work at height.

Responsibilities

• Become a Multi-Skilled Authorised Technician.
• Undertake Major Component Replacements.
• Perform complex fault finding and repairs.

Skills

Electrical maintenance experience

Mechanical maintenance experience

Safety-focused mentality

Job description

Overview

Join us as a Wind Turbine Technician at Dorenell Wind Farm. EDF Renewables is a dedicated owner-operator with an extensive pipeline of wind projects, focused on safety, wellbeing, and a great employee experience.

Location: Dorenell Wind Farm, Huntly, Scotland, AB54 4EL. For this role, you will generally be located within 1 hour drive.

Rewards

• £36,500 - £62,000 according to experience (graded to suit new entrants to renewables through to the most experienced Wind Turbine Technicians).
• Working hours: New Technician (37 hrs) to Service Technician Level 3 (40 hrs).
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Industry Leading Pension & Life Insurance
• 5% Bonus
• On-call allowance
• Overtime x 1.5
• Overnight allowance
• Senior Authorised Person allowance
• Shared works vehicle for travel to and from site

What you’ll do

• Become a Multi-Skilled Authorised Technician under the EDFR Wind Turbine Safety Rules, working on one or more Wind Turbine Variants.
• Opportunity to become a High Voltage Single Feed Senior Authorised Person under EDFR E&M Safety Rules.
• Undertake Major Component (Gearbox, Generator, Transformer etc) Replacements.
• Complex fault finding and repair on Electrical, Hydraulic and Convertor Systems both remotely and at the Wind Turbine.
• Complete Scheduled Maintenance to high standards and take pride of the assets that you maintain.
• Complete internal & external technical and safety training to develop your skills.
• Typically work in a two-person working party within a supportive team environment.

What’s in it for You?

• Career growth in the booming renewable sector.
• Training & development to keep you at the top of your game.
• An opportunity to travel and work at other sites in some fantastic locations.

Who are you?

• Physically fit, safety-focused, and love hands-on work.
• Capable of working at height (within and outside the turbine) and in exposed and remote locations.
• Enthusiastic about green energy.

What skills do you need?

You’ll be a skilled engineer with great Electrical and/or Mechanical maintenance experience. We can train you to multi-skill.

Qualifications

Not specified separately; role requires electrical/mechanical maintenance capability and willingness to be trained to multi-skill.

Additional Information

Join us, and let’s do good together.