At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and service wind turbines, ensuring peak performance and safety.
- Company: Join a growing wind turbine service business in North East Scotland.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, overtime pay, and a company vehicle provided.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic role with opportunities for travel and career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of the renewable energy revolution and work hands-on with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Wind Turbine Technician and relevant technical qualifications required.
The predicted salary is between 37000 - 45000 £ per year.
Location: Aberdeenshire and surrounding North East Scotland
Contract type: Outside IR35
Rate: DOE, competitive day rate
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Overtime: Available and paid at x1.5
Company vehicle: Provided
About the Role
A well-established and growing wind turbine service and maintenance business is looking to bring in two experienced Wind Turbine Technicians on a contract basis across North East Scotland. The scope of work is broad and varied, covering scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, fault finding, refurbishment, repowering and decommissioning projects across a predominantly Vestas portfolio including V27, V29, V39, V44, V47 and V52 platforms. The two technicians will work as a pair, with the company vehicle taken home and sites tackled in clusters across the region. Expect a couple of nights away per week as standard, working through turbine clusters before moving on. This is a varied, hands-on contract with a technically strong team that takes pride in quality workmanship and a strong safety culture. Contractors with offshore wind experience looking to pick up onshore work are very welcome to get in touch.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out scheduled and unscheduled servicing, maintenance, inspections, fault finding and repairs on wind turbines and their electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems.
- Complete weekly, monthly and annual service schedules as directed by the Operations Manager, including approved overtime and working away when required.
- Replace faulty components, including sensors, control systems and gearboxes, in line with established procedures and safety standards.
- Perform preventive maintenance activities to minimise downtime and maximise turbine performance and efficiency.
- Monitor and analyse turbine performance data to identify trends and implement practical solutions.
- Manage vehicle stock levels and maintain an up-to-date inventory of parts, tools and consumables.
- Produce accurate service, inspection and maintenance reports using company reporting systems.
- Support turbine decommissioning and repowering projects as required.
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with current health and safety legislation, site rules and company procedures.
Essential Requirements
- Proven hands-on experience as a Wind Turbine Technician, ideally working on Vestas turbine platforms.
- Relevant technical qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Renewable Energy Engineering.
- Ability to pass a RenewableUK (RUK) Wind Industry Standard medical assessment.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Comfortable working at height and in challenging weather conditions.
- Willingness to work away from home for a couple of nights per week when required.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with managers, colleagues and clients.
- Confident in producing reports and providing regular updates on maintenance activities and site performance.
Desirable Certifications
- GWO Working at Height
- GWO Manual Handling
- GWO First Aid
- GWO Fire Awareness
- Wind Turbine Safety Rules
- Aware of HV systems and apparatus.
If this role is of interest please apply directly or reach out to bethany.crofts@everec.co.uk.
Onshore Wind Turbine Technician - Contractor - Aberdeenshire (Field based) employer: EVEREC
Join a dynamic and forward-thinking wind turbine service and maintenance company in Aberdeenshire, where your expertise will be valued and rewarded. With a strong emphasis on safety and quality workmanship, you'll work alongside a technically proficient team that fosters a collaborative and supportive work culture. Enjoy competitive pay, opportunities for overtime, and the convenience of a company vehicle, all while contributing to the growth of renewable energy in North East Scotland.
