Wind Turbine Technician in Peterborough

Wind Turbine Technician in Peterborough

Peterborough Full-Time 37700 - 50000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
EDF UK

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Maintain and optimise onshore wind turbines, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
  • Company: Join EDF power solutions, a leader in renewable energy for the UK and Ireland.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible benefits, 25 days leave, and a market-leading pension scheme.
  • Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for career growth and development.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on climate change while working with cutting-edge renewable technologies.
  • Qualifications: Experience as a Wind Turbine Technician or in electrical maintenance; full UK driving licence required.

The predicted salary is between 37700 - 50000 £ per year.

Are you an experienced Wind Turbine Technician or electrical maintenance professional looking for a role where every day brings a new challenge and a genuine opportunity to support the UK's transition to a net zero future? At EDF power solutions, we’re shaping an Electric UK and Ireland. Your work will help us turn that ambition into action – delivering renewable energy solutions that will power homes, businesses and communities for generations to come.

As part of our Fenlands team, you’ll help keep critical onshore wind assets operating safely and efficiently. From fault finding and maintenance to supporting major component replacements, your expertise will play a key role in maximising turbine availability and delivering clean energy generation.

As a Wind Turbine Technician, you’ll join a skilled team responsible for maintaining and optimising onshore wind turbines across our Senvion asset portfolio. You'll work on a variety of planned and reactive maintenance activities while developing your technical expertise in a fast-moving renewable energy environment.

Alongside a salary range of between £37,700 to £50,000 per annum according to experience, you'll be based from our Fenlands Service Centre in Whittlesey, Peterborough. Working hours are 37 hours per week for new technicians, with overtime available. For this role, you'll generally live within 45 minutes of site and hold a full UK driving licence. You’ll have the opportunity to work on a wide range of turbine systems and technologies, contributing directly to renewable energy generation. No two days are the same, and you'll play an important role in maintaining high safety standards while supporting turbine performance across our operational sites.

We’re united by a shared ambition: to tackle climate change, shaping an Electric UK and Ireland. Our diverse team is growing fast, driven by innovation and a commitment to clean, green energy for all. With technologies spanning onshore and offshore wind, solar, battery storage and green hydrogen, we’re the UK & Ireland’s most diverse renewable generator. By 2035, we aim to deliver 10GW of low-carbon energy – and we’d love you to help us get there.

We’re looking for a Wind Turbine Technician who takes pride in delivering safe, high-quality maintenance work and enjoys solving technical challenges in demanding operational environments. You'll be safety-focused, reliable, and motivated to contribute to the performance of renewable energy assets.

To be shortlisted, you need to offer:

  • Previous experience as a Wind Turbine Technician, or significant electrical and mechanical maintenance experience within an engineering environment
  • Experience working on three-phase electrical systems or heavy plant electrical equipment
  • A full UK driving licence
  • The ability to live within approximately 45 minutes of the Fenlands Service Centre, PE7 2EU
  • The ability to work at height and travel to other UK sites if required

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance activities on onshore wind turbines
  • Diagnosing faults and completing troubleshooting, repair and maintenance work across electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems
  • Reporting and planning daily maintenance activities
  • Managing local spare parts and consumable stock
  • Completing proactive repairs and component replacements to minimise downtime
  • Supporting major component exchanges including gearbox and generator replacements
  • Supervising specialist contractors and subcontractors when required
  • Delivering safety inductions for contractors and visitors
  • Participating in the out-of-hours on-call rota and responding to turbine breakdowns
  • Helping maintain the highest possible levels of turbine availability

If you’re looking to join a company where you can work hard, have fun, and help to create a net zero future – then you’re in the right place! If you’re passionate about tackling climate change to support a cleaner, greener future, we’d love you to come and join us. Alongside a salary range of between £37,500 to £50,000 per annum, potential for an annual bonus, and a market-leading pension scheme, our employee benefits include flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle – from electric vehicle leasing and private healthcare to extra holiday and more. You'll also benefit from 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a 5% bonus, life insurance, an on-call allowance, overtime paid at 1.5x, and a shared works vehicle for travel to and from site.

Everyone is welcome at EDF power solutions; we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.

Closing Date: 30th August 2026. Join us, and let’s do good together.

Wind Turbine Technician in Peterborough employer: EDF UK

At EDF Power Solutions, we are not just shaping the future of renewable energy; we are committed to fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment that empowers our employees. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will enjoy competitive compensation, flexible working arrangements across our London, Edinburgh, or Durham offices, and the opportunity to mentor junior engineers while contributing to impactful projects that drive the UK's transition to net zero. Join us in our mission to deliver clean, green energy and be part of a diverse team dedicated to innovation and excellence.

EDF UK

Contact Details:

EDF UK Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Wind Turbine Technician in Peterborough

Wind Turbine Maintenance
Electrical Systems Troubleshooting
Mechanical Maintenance
Hydraulic Systems Knowledge
Fault Diagnosis
Safety Compliance
Planned Maintenance Activities