At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse wind turbine performance and implement action plans for improvements.
- Company: Join Nordex, a leader in renewable energy at Millennium Windfarm.
- Benefits: Enjoy 33 days annual leave, health perks, and paid volunteering days.
- Other info: Work at heights, travel occasionally, and enjoy a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a difference in renewable energy while developing your technical skills.
- Qualifications: Mechanical or electrical experience with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Nordex is looking for a Wind Turbine Service Technician based at Millennium Windfarm in Inverness-Shire.
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Millennium Windfarm, Inverness-Shire
Hours: Core hours 37 per week (Monday – Thursday 8am – 4:30pm and Friday 8am – 1pm). Overtime and on-call coverage required. Candidates must live within an hour of the windfarm.
Key Responsibilities:
- On site performance analysis and action plan implementation
- Work closely with technicians and back office staff to perform on‑job demonstrations
- Support on‑site single turbine improvements on problem turbines
- Provide on‑site software and hardware updates
- Support online and phone technical support
- Create reports on turbine or turbine components
- Parameter disabling and alarm change handling when necessary
What We Are Looking For:
- Experience working in the mechanical or electrical industry with knowledge of reading electrical, hydraulic and mechanical diagrams
- Mechanical or electrical training at NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- Ability to identify and define problems, extract information from technical data, and develop workable solutions
- Adaptability to continuous change and varied challenges
- Positive attitude with willingness to learn, lead and improve continuously
- Computer literacy and confidence in using MS Office, in‑house databases and workload management systems
- Fit for working at heights up to 140m, able to pass a working at height test
- Ready to travel occasionally, including nights away from home
- Full UK or EU driving licence required
Benefits:
- 33 days annual leave including bank holidays; an additional day per annum after two years’ continuous service (maximum 5 days) and a birthday day off; option to purchase up to 5 days of additional annual leave each year
- Health & wellbeing benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Bike2Work scheme, paid eye tests, contributions towards glasses, company sick pay scheme, option to purchase private healthcare
- Paid volunteering: 2 working days per calendar year to volunteer locally
- Family‑friendly policies: enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, compassionate leave, life insurance
- Membership reimbursement: one annual professional subscription fee to an institution relevant to your work
Wind Turbine Service Technician - Millennium Windfarm, Inverness-Shire employer: Nordex Group
Nordex is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With generous benefits such as 33 days of annual leave, health and wellness programmes, and opportunities for paid volunteering, employees at Millennium Windfarm in Inverness-Shire can thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to sustainable energy solutions.
