About The Role
Lead Wind Turbine Technician
Are you ready to lead and inspire a team driving Britain’s journey to net zero? At EDF Power Solutions, we’re looking for a Lead Wind Turbine Technician to help us deliver safe, reliable renewable energy and accelerate a cleaner future.
The Opportunity
This development role offers the chance to step up from an experienced Wind Turbine Technician position into leadership. You’ll oversee operations across our England Northeast Wind Farms, supporting high standards of health, safety and performance while mentoring others to grow their skills.
Alongside a competitive salary and potential for an annual bonus, this role is based at our Durham Service Centre, with some travel to other sites required. You’ll join a team committed to innovation and operational excellence, working in an environment where safety and collaboration come first.
We’ll support your progression with clear development goals, leadership responsibilities and exposure to complex technical challenges. From managing maintenance plans to supervising contractors, you’ll play a key role in maximising turbine availability and driving continuous improvement.
Who You Are
- Qualification in electrical and/or mechanical disciplines to NVQ3 level (or equivalent experience)
- High level of physical fitness and good health
- Ability to work at height and in adverse weather conditions
- Excellent understanding of health and safety
- Previous accreditation as AT/AE under WTSR
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supervising and leading wind turbine technicians to deliver high-quality work
- Planning and reporting maintenance activities across multiple sites
- Managing stock of spare parts and consumables
- Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems
- Ensuring compliance with safety rules and regulations, including WTSR and CDM
Pay, Benefits And Culture
If you’re looking to join a company where you can work hard, have fun and help 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 competitive salary and potential for an annual bonus, and a market-leading pension scheme, our employee benefits include flexible options tailored to your lifestyle – from electric vehicle leasing and private healthcare to extra holiday and more.
Everyone is welcome at EDF; 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.
Why EDF Power Solutions?
We’re united by a shared ambition: to tackle climate change and power a net zero future. 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.
Energise your career. Accelerate a net zero future.
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Join us, and let’s do good together.
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