Wind Turbine Technician. Job in Newcastle upon Tyne Education & Training Jobs

Jenrick; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an industry-leading firm as an Electrical Wind Turbine Technician, where you'll play a critical role in the installation and maintenance of advanced electrical systems on a significant offshore wind farm project. This exciting position offers a rolling 12-month contract with a 14 days on, 14 days off schedule, providing you with the perfect work-life balance. You'll receive comprehensive training, career development opportunities, and support throughout your journey, ensuring you progress to an Authorised Technician status. This is a fantastic chance to enhance your skills and contribute to a sustainable future in wind energy.

Benefits

Training costs covered

Accommodation costs covered

PPE costs covered

Healthcare cover

Paid training for turbine systems

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical systems.
• Formal electrical qualifications required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Installation and maintenance of advanced electrical systems.
• Troubleshooting Low Voltage and High Voltage systems.

Skills

Electrical experience in wind industry

Commissioning

High Voltage specialist

Education

Formal electrical qualifications (NVQ, C&G)

Tools

GWO BST

GWO BTT

GWO ART

GWO EFA

GWO HUET

Job description

Electrical Wind Turbine Technicians

£33.25p/h days, £37.25p/h nights PAYE

Rolling 12 month contract

SOV 14 days on, 14 days off

Mob/Demob port based in North Eastern England with travel costs covered

We are actively seeking a number of experienced electrical technicians to join a leading provider and trainer of skilled personnel for wind energy companies to work on a significant offshore wind farm project.

We are able to consider a start date to suit you, be it now or in the coming months. This will be on a 12 month rolling contract, with this project anticipated to last several years.

Applications are invited from committed technicians eager to progress their career within the wind industry and attain the status of Authorised Technician on our client's platforms.

The successful candidates will be involved in the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of advanced electrical systems, focusing on both Low Voltage and High Voltage.

Requirements:

• Previous electrical experience in the wind industry (preferably commissioning, authorised person, HV specialist, etc)
• Formal electrical qualifications (NVQ, C&G etc.)
• GWO BST, BTT, ART, EFA & HUET
• Right to work in the UK

Benefits:

• Any training, accommodation, PPE & travel costs covered.
• 2 Week introductory course to the specific turbines you will be working on based at the port, Mon-Fri, 9-5. Experienced commissioner to take candidates through the job role, what to do, not to do, systems used etc. This is paid at £26.50p/h
• Specifically assigned back-office team for technicians based 5 miles from site
• Manufacturer-specific trainings to be made available to quickly progress to authorised technician' status, as well as pathway to High-Voltage and Supervisor roles. In-person training paid at £2Op/h
• Healthcare cover - offering discounts on healthcare appointments, gym membership, therapy, virtual GP appointments, etc.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on an industry-leading platform whilst also providing you with long-term stability given the anticipated duration of the project. You will be supported with paid training, career development opportunities, and additional project work beyond this assignment.

We are also able to offer a £250 referral bonus if you know suitable people who pass probation.

For more information, or to make an application, please contact the project lead Dan Horne at Jenrick Engineering on 01234943439 / 07515369841 or email dan.h@