Wind Turbine Technician - Carlisle

EDF UK; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Wind Turbine Technician to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work at the forefront of renewable energy, focusing on maintenance and repair of wind turbines. With opportunities for career growth and training in a booming sector, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficiency and safety of wind energy operations. Enjoy a supportive team environment and the chance to travel to various sites while contributing to a sustainable future. If you're passionate about green energy and hands-on work, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Skilled engineer with electrical and/or mechanical maintenance experience.
• Physically fit and safety-focused, capable of working at height.

Responsibilities

• Become a Multi-Skilled Authorised Technician under safety rules.
• Undertake major component replacements and complex fault finding.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Hydraulic systems

Convertor systems

Job description

Company Description

Job Description

Energise Your Career, Accelerate a Net-Zero Future #RenewablesJobs

Join us as a Wind Turbine Technician!

Are you ready to power the future? Join a dynamic team at the forefront of renewable energy and take your career to new heights.

We are EDF Renewables - a dedicated and forward-thinking owner-operator with an extensive pipeline of new wind projects, committed to your safety, well-being, and a great employee experience.

Reward:

£34k - £50k, according to experience (We have a graded reward package to suit new entrants to the renewables industry through to the most experienced Wind Turbine Technicians).

Working hours - New Technician (37hrs) to Service Technician Level 3 (40hrs).

The awesome extras!

• 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.

Location

EDF Renewables Services Centre, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2FT. For this role, you will generally be located within 1 hour drive.

Closing date for applications; 2nd April 2025

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and become a wind warrior!

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Additional Information

Join us, and let's do good together.