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

ZipRecruiter; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading renewable energy company as a Wind Turbine Technician in Peterborough. You'll play a critical role in maintaining wind turbine efficiency, performing essential repairs, and ensuring safety standards. The position offers competitive pay, numerous benefits including training, a supportive team environment, and opportunities for growth in the booming renewable sector.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Industry Leading Pension & Life Insurance

On-call allowance

Overtime x 1.5

Shared work vehicle for travel

Qualifications

• Skilled engineer with great Electrical and/or Mechanical maintenance experience.
• Physically fit and capable of working at height.
• Enthusiastic about green energy.

Responsibilities

• Perform major component replacements and undertake complex fault finding.
• Complete scheduled maintenance and training to high standards.
• Work in a two-person team to maintain wind turbine assets.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Safety-focused

Job description

Job Description

Wind Turbine Technician - Fenlands - Peterborough, UK

About the Role

Energise Your Career, Accelerate a Net-Zero Future #RenewablesJobsJoin 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: £36,500 - £60,000 p.a, 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 Authorized Person allowance
• Shared work vehicle for travel to and from site

What you’ll do

• Become a Multi-Skilled Authorized 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 Authorized Person under EDFR E&M Safety Rules.
• Undertake Major Component (Gearbox, Generator, Transformer, etc.) Replacements.
• Perform complex fault finding and repair on Electrical, Hydraulic, and Converter Systems both remotely and at the Wind Turbine.
• Complete Scheduled Maintenance to high standards and take pride in the assets you maintain.
• Complete internal & external technical and safety training to develop your skills.
• Typically work in a two-person team within a supportive 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

Fenlands, Peterborough Service Centre (PE7 2EU) - You will need to reside within 1 hour drive of this location.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and become a wind warrior! Join us, and let’s do good together.