Maintenance Technician

Maintaining electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical equipment and hand tools.
Maintain calibration/measurement equipment and systems.
Interrogation of PLC controllers and systems.
Administer the maintenance systems, with planned maintenance activities as well as responding to breakdowns.
Keeping the work area safe and clean, making use of 5S methodology.
Contribute to equipment supplier evaluation.
Work safely and ensure colleagues do the same
Electrician with Level 3 industry-recognised Qualification.
Formal qualifications in a relevant tradesman / craftsmanship discipline, e.g. Mechanic, Electrician, Engineer, are required.
Team worker.
Safety mindset.• Problem solving skills.
Ability to work in shifts is essential.
A high degree of adaptability & flexibility.
Comfortable with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
The probation period is 6 months, reviews are conducted frequently during the period
Shifts are rotating, we operate 24/7 production week made up of 4 x 12.25 hour shifts per day, 4 on 4 off
06:45 – 19:00 (Days / then 4 days off)
18:45 – 07:00 (Nights / then 4 nights off)
Discretionary Bonus – up to 5% of basic salary dependent on KPIs within the business being achieved.
Holidays entitlement will be 19.6 days for a complete holiday year, inclusive of bank holidays
You will be auto-enrolled into the company Pension Plan after 3 months service. Employee contribution is 1.5% minimum / employer contribution is 7.5%
The company operates private medical & dental schemes (BUPA), available from day 1 of service. The Company pays for your membership. However, you can
elect to pay for partner & children under 18
Life Assurance (x 4 basic salary) – from day 1 of service
Equipment and tooling must be available to meet planned TAKT time by limiting number of breakdowns/unplanned maintenance
Equipment and tooling must be maintained to specification and requirementsManage PE costs in line with budget
All tools available to production must meet calibration specification and requirements.
Our commitment to a fair hiring
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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, \”Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry\”. Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.
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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry\’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 30,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
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, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity.
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