Wind Turbine Service Technician - Millennium, Inverness-shire

Do you share our passion for renewable energy for a greener and sustainable future? Nordex has an exciting opportunity for the role of Wind Turbine Service Technician based at the Millennium Windfarm in Inverness-Shire.

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Millennium Windfarm, Inverness-shire

Hours: Core hours are 40 per week (Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm) with a requirement to work overtime when required. Service Technicians may be called out for breakdowns at weekends, on a rotating on-call basis (every 2nd or 3rd weekend, depending on team size). Overtime is paid at time and a half, with additional on-call payment for the weekend you are on call.

Responsibilities:

• Servicing and maintenance of Nordex wind turbines at the Millennium windfarm
• Perform general and specialized work including repairs, troubleshooting and fault-finding to maintain high turbine availability
• On-site performance analysis and implementation of action plans to improve fleet performance
• Collaborate with Technicians and Back Office staff to perform on-the-job demonstrations
• Support on-site single turbine improvements on problem turbines
• Provide on-site software and hardware updates
• Offer on-line and telephone technical support
• Create reports on turbines or turbine components
• Manage parameter changes and alarm handling when necessary

What we’re looking for:

• The ideal candidate will have experience in the Mechanical/Electrical industry and be able to read electrical, hydraulic and mechanical diagrams.
• Mechanical or Electrical training through time-served experience or a technical college qualification (at least NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) is required.
• You should be able to identify and define problems, extract crucial information from technical data, and develop workable solutions.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and diverse challenges
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn, lead and continuously improve
• Computer literate; comfortable using MS Office, in-house databases and workload management systems
• This role involves working at heights up to 140m; fitness and passing a working-at-height test are required
• Occasional travel including nights away from home
• Full UK/EU Driving Licence required

What we can offer you:

• Time Off: 33 days of annual leave including bank holidays. After two years of continual service, an additional day of holiday per year (maximum 5 days) is available. An extra day off for your birthday.
• Ability to purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave each year
• Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme (therapy sessions), Bike2Work Scheme, Paid eye tests and contribution towards glasses, Company Sick Pay, Option to purchase Private Healthcare
• Volunteering and Family Friendly Policies: 2 paid working days per calendar year for volunteering in your local community, Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave; Compassionate Leave; Life Insurance
• Professional Subscriptions: Nordex will reimburse the cost of one annual professional subscription fee to a relevant professional institution

Recruitment Process: The closing date for this role is Friday 30 January 2026. The role may close early if we receive an overwhelming response. To apply, submit your CV via the Apply Now button. The recruitment team will review applications and notify those progressing to the next stage. We will be in touch with all applicants as soon as possible. Please watch for emails or calls (which may be from a withheld number).

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