Wind Turbine Technician Lauder, Scottish Borders, Scotland

Deutsche Windtechnik; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wind energy service provider based in the UK is seeking a Wind Turbine Technician. The role includes performing routine and unscheduled maintenance and working closely with a team to ensure adherence to safety regulations. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience, particularly in hydraulic, electrical, or mechanical fields. Benefits include private health insurance, pension scheme, and 32 days annual leave.

Benefits

32 days annual leave

Private Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Private Pension Scheme - Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum SVQ / NVQ level 3 qualifications in a relevant field.
• Ideally two years experience in hydraulic, electrical, or mechanical sectors.
• Valid driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on wind turbines.
• Lead a team of technicians ensuring safety protocols are met.
• Complete all necessary paperwork and documentation.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.

Skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Problem solving

Strong communication skills

Ability to work at heights

Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions

Education

SVQ / NVQ level 3 in electrical, mechanical, etc.

Tools

MS Suite

Job description

Overview

DWT is Germanys largest Independent Service Provider offering a comprehensive service package for Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) from a single source. With more than 6600 WTGs under contract and more than 1800 employees operating in several European countries Deutsche Windtechnik sets the bar for Independent Service Provider services in the European wind energy. In 2015 Deutsche Windtechnik 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 Ltds 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 Deutsche Windtechnik Ltd 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.

Responsibilities

The wind turbine technician will be responsible for the routine preventive maintenance of the wind turbine including its mechanical electrical gearbox and hydraulic systems. Unscheduled maintenance carrying out retrofits and addressing emergency breakdowns and major component exchanges are also key responsibilities.

• The provision of preventative and corrective maintenance on onshore 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 DWTs 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

Qualifications

As a minimum the candidate should have :

• 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

Candidates will preferably have :

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

The following attributes are in all candidates

• 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 an occasional basis
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills

Other essentials you need to have :

• 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

Benefits

• 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

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

Application and Experience

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Unfortunately due to the high volume of applications we are unable to contact all applicants. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of submitting your application please assume that it has not been successful.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1