Maintenance Technician in Newport

Are you interested in building your technical abilities in a manufacturing workplace while contributing to a cleaner future? Do you want to be part of a team that helps support the production of top-quality wind turbine blades? At our factory located on the Isle of Wight, you'll join a skilled and collaborative maintenance team where safety, innovation, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. If you enjoy problem‑solving, working with advanced equipment, and supporting daily operations, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Vestas Technology & Operations > Blades Manufacturing > IoW Blades. The Maintenance Department is a key support function within the blade manufacturing process. Our team of 24 Maintenance Technicians is responsible for servicing and maintaining tools, equipment, machinery, and transport equipment across the site. The team ensures that all equipment operates to the required standards, breakdowns are resolved efficiently, and maintenance activities are accurately recorded within the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system. Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical equipment, as well as hand tools.
• Maintaining calibration and measurement equipment and associated systems.
• Diagnosing and interrogating PLC-controlled equipment and systems.
• Administering maintenance systems, including planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown support.
• Ensuring work areas are maintained in a safe and clean condition using 5S methodology.
• Contributing to supplier evaluations for maintenance-related equipment and services.
• Working safely at all times and maintaining a strong safety culture among colleagues.

Requirements

• Technical knowledge and experience in areas such as mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, including drawings, schematics, and manuals.
• Basic computer and smartphone proficiency.
• Technical or vocational qualification in a maintenance-related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining equipment within a manufacturing environment.

Competencies

• A collaborative approach.
• A proactive safety mindset.
• Good problem‑solving skills.
• The flexibility and willingness to work shifts.
• The ability to adjust readily and stay effective under changing conditions.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel.

Work Hours

This role operates within our 24/7 manufacturing environment and requires participation in a rotating shift pattern.

• 4 consecutive day shifts: 06:45 - 19:00
• 4 days off
• 4 consecutive night shifts: 18:45 - 07:00
• 4 days off

Willingness and the ability to work both day and night shifts are essential for this position. Please be aware that it is a requirement that you are on the Isle of Wight.

What We Offer

• Performance Bonus - Up to 5% of basic salary, subject to business and KPI achievement.
• Annual Leave - 19.6 days' holiday entitlement for a full holiday year.
• Pension Scheme - Automatic enrolment after 3 months of service. Employee contributions start at 1.5%, with a generous employer contribution of 7.5%.
• Private Medical & Dental Cover - Company-funded BUPA medical insurance and Cigna dental cover from your first day of employment. Optional cover is available for partners and dependent children under 18 at the employee's expense.
• Life Assurance - Cover equivalent to four times your basic salary, effective from day one of employment.

About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. With 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future.