Wind Turbine Technician - North Scotland

EDF Energy; Huntly; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

EDF Renewables is seeking a Wind Turbine Technician for the Dorenell Wind Farm in Huntly, Scotland. The role focuses on maintaining wind turbines, undertaking major component replacements and fault finding while ensuring safety standards are met. A dynamic team environment and opportunities for professional growth in the renewable sector await you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Industry Leading Pension & Life Insurance

Shared works vehicle for travel

On-call allowance

Overtime x 1.5

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Become a Multi-Skilled Authorised Technician under EDFR Wind Turbine Safety Rules.
• Undertake Major Component Replacements.
• Perform complex fault finding and repairs on Electrical, Hydraulic and Converter Systems.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Job description

About the Role

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

Join us as a Wind Turbine Technician at Dorenell Wind Farm!

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 - £62,000 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: Dorenell Wind Farm, Huntly, Scotland, AB54 4EL

For this role, you will generally be located within 1 hour drive.

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

What's in it for you?

Join us, and let's do good together.