Wind Turbine Technician - Fenlands - Site-based - Peterborough, UK

ZipRecruiter; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Wind Turbine Technician and contribute to a sustainable future! This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge renewable energy projects, ensuring the safety and efficiency of wind turbines. With opportunities for career growth and training in a supportive environment, you will be at the forefront of the green energy revolution. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous benefits, and the chance to travel to exciting locations. If you are passionate about renewable energy and ready to make a difference, 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

Shared works vehicle for travel

Qualifications

• Skilled engineer with strong electrical and mechanical maintenance experience.
• Ability to work at heights and in remote locations.

Responsibilities

• Become a Multi-Skilled Authorised Technician for wind turbines.
• Conduct complex fault finding and repairs on various systems.
• Complete scheduled maintenance to high standards.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Complex fault finding

Hydraulic systems

Convertor systems

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description

Wind Turbine Technician - Fenlands - Peterborough, UK

About the Role

Energise Your Career, Accelerate a Net-Zero Future. 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!

1. 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
2. Industry Leading Pension & Life Insurance
3. 5% Bonus
4. On-call allowance
5. Overtime x 1.5
6. Overnight allowance
7. Senior Authorised Person allowance
8. Shared works vehicle for travel to and from site

What you’ll do:

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

What’s in it for You?

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

Who are you?

1. Physically fit, safety-focused, and love hands-on work.
2. Capable of working at height (within and outside the turbine) and in exposed and remote locations.
3. 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: Fenlands, Peterborough Service Centre (PE7 2EU) - For this role, you will generally be located within 1 hour drive.

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

Join us, and let’s do good together.