Wind Turbine Technician, Berwickshire Scottish Borders

Deutsche Windtechnik Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent service provider in wind energy is seeking a wind turbine technician to perform preventative and corrective maintenance on wind turbines. The role involves managing a team, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will hold relevant qualifications and have experience in the industry, alongside strong teamwork and problem-solving skills. This role offers competitive benefits including private health insurance and 32 days of annual leave.

Benefits

32 days annual leave

Private Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Private Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum SVQ/NVQ level 3 in relevant fields.
• Two years of experience in hydraulic, electrical, or mechanical roles.
• Valid driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance on Siemens 1.3 wind turbines.
• Lead a team and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems as needed.

Skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Problem solving

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work at heights

Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions

Education

SVQ/NVQ level 3 in electrical or mechanical fields

Tools

MS Suite

Job description

About DWT

DWT is Germany's largest Independent Service Provider, offering a comprehensive service package for Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) from a single source. With more than 6,600 WTGs under contract and more than 1,800 employees operating in several European countries, Deutsche Windtechnik sets the bar for Independent Service Provider services in the European wind energy sector.

In 2015, DWT UK Ltd entered the UK market and now has over 640 WTGs/700MW under Service & Maintenance contracts. We aim to expand further into the onshore market. DWT UK Ltd's head office is located in Livingston.

You will work closely with all departments in the UK and other group companies to ensure that we provide a level of service expected from a market leader. Although the majority of your time will be spent working in the UK, you may be expected to spend some periods working with colleagues in Germany and in other DWT group countries.

At DWT, we prioritise our people and make it our mission to offer customers a choice beyond traditional OEM service provision. Our vision is to be the preferred independent service provider for all wind farm owners and operators by delivering services that are safer, cleaner, more efficient, compliant, and right the first time.

Role Clarification

The wind turbine technician will be responsible for the routine preventative maintenance on wind turbine, mechanical, electrical, gearbox and hydraulic systems. Unscheduled maintenance and carry out retrofits along with emergency breakdown and major component exchanges are also a key responsibility.

Responsibilities

• The provision of preventative and corrective maintenance on onshore Siemens 1.3 wind turbines as per DWT instructions
• Completion of all relevant paperwork, including work order cards, checklists, AWPs, etc.
• Lead a team of technicians, ensuring all health and safety procedures are followed
• Replacement of major turbine components, e.g. generators and gearboxes
• Troubleshoot on mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems
• Assist in all areas of site operations
• Provide safe access and egress to all people in the work party
• Establish and maintain general safety in the system
• Comply with customer site rules
• Report all incidents and occurrences as per DWT's Health and Safety policy.
• Be willing to undergo training and conduct statutory inspections as required.
• Partake in the rota for on-call cover on weekends and bank holidays.

Requirements

• Relevant formal qualifications, minimum SVQ/ NVQ level 3 (electrical, mechanical, etc) and/or comprehensive experience in a relevant industry
• Ideally, two years of hydraulic, electrical, or mechanical experience in an industrial environment, e.g. wind farms, power stations, industrial process plant or similar heavy engineering maintenance environments
• Valid driving licence

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid health and safety certificates
• IT proficient in MS Suite

Required Attributes

• Teamwork and collaboration
• The ability to work at heights
• Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions
• Strategic and analytical thinker
• Problem solving
• Willingness to travel on occasional basis
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills

Other Essentials

• Pass a pre-employment medical and fitness test before a formal offer of employment is confirmed.
• You will also need to provide the correct Right to Work documentation and relevant qualifications.

Equal Opportunity

DWT is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a work environment that is free from discrimination and where employees are treated with dignity and respect. Employment at DWT is based solely on an individual's merit and qualifications, which are directly related to job competence. DWT does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race, ethnicity, nationality, ancestry, genetic information, citizenship, religion, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, rules or regulations. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, promotion and benefits.

Please notify us if any adjustments are needed during the recruitment process.

We Offer

• 32 days annual leave (increases with length of service)
• Private Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme, which provides employees with 24/7 confidential help
• Private Pension Scheme - Life Assurance

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