Wind Turbine Technician

Matchtech Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7 days on/off rotation

Job summary

Matchtech Group seeks experienced Wind Turbine Technicians to join an established Offshore Operations & Maintenance team supporting a large offshore wind farm in the UK. Working on a 7 days on / 7 days off rotation, you will help maintain turbine availability, ensure safe operations, and deliver planned and reactive maintenance.

The role involves routine and corrective maintenance, fault finding, modifications, and retrofits on wind turbines, with involvement in safety reporting and development

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline.
• GWO Basic Safety Training (Working at Height, Manual Handling, First Aid, Fire Awareness, Sea Survival)
• OGUK Medical with Chester Step Test
• EURIECA Advanced First Aid
• Advanced Rescue

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and corrective maintenance on wind turbines.
• Perform inspections, fault finding and modifications/retrofits.
• Support continuous improvement and maintain maintenance records.
• Assist in safety reporting and risk assessments.
• Develop operational procedures and work instructions.

Skills

Engineering background

Maintenance background

Wind energy experience

Troubleshooting

Offshore safety awareness

Team player

MS Office

Maintenance management systems

Full UK Driving Licence

High Voltage switching

Authorised Technician / Senior Authori

IOSH or NEBOSH

Apprenticeship in engineering

Education

Time-served apprenticeship in engineering

Job description

We are seeking experienced Wind Turbine Technicians to join an established Operations & Maintenance team supporting a large offshore wind farm in the UK. Working on a 7 days on / 7 days off rotation, you will play a key role in maintaining turbine availability, ensuring safe operations, and delivering planned and reactive maintenance activities across a modern offshore wind asset.

The successful candidates will be responsible for carrying out routine and corrective maintenance, inspections, fault finding, modifications, and retrofits on wind turbines. You will also support continuous improvement initiatives, maintain accurate maintenance records, contribute to safety reporting, and assist with the development of operational procedures, work instructions, and risk assessments.

Key Requirements

• Proven engineering or maintenance background within wind energy, power generation, industrial, electrical or mechanical environments.
• Experience carrying out mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and/or power electronics troubleshooting and maintenance activities.
• Ability to work safely at height and offshore whilst maintaining a strong safety-first culture.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
• Competent with Microsoft Office and digital maintenance management systems.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Wind turbine maintenance and servicing experience.
• High Voltage switching experience.
• Authorised Technician and/or Senior Authorised Person experience.
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualifications.
• Time-served apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline.

Mandatory Certifications

• GWO Basic Safety Training (Working at Height, Manual Handling, First Aid, Fire Awareness, Sea Survival)
• OGUK Medical with Chester Step Test
• EURIECA Advanced First Aid
• Advanced Rescue

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced wind turbine technicians looking to join a well-established offshore operations team and contribute to the safe and efficient performance of a major renewable energy asset.