Electrical Technician - Onshore Wind
Astute's Renewables team is partnering closely with a Wind Turbine OEM who’re looking for an Electrical Technician / Wind Turbine Technician to join them. We’re looking for people who are either from the wind industry already, or those who want to make their first steps into the industry. We’re looking for people with an excellent, diligent attitude to their work and for people who’re wanting to stay with a business and grow with them.
This Electrical Technician for onshore wind turbines comes with a starting salary of £37,000 and with a comprehensive benefits package too.
If you’re wanting to work for a genuine major player in the global energy space who will give you specific product training, please apply below.
Responsibilities and duties
Reporting to the Area Manager you will:
- Carry out electrical fault-finding and diagnosis on wind turbines
- Installing ad retrofitting key components as per a PPM schedule
- Tracing faults and issues, reporting on common ones found
- Looking for continuous improvement opportunities on the turbines
- Adhering to all, key H&S measures when climbing and working in the turbines
- Climbing up and down wind turbines
- Producing digital reports of the service and maintenance work carried out
- If authorised, carrying out HV duties or be willing to learn and become authorised to do this
- Assisting with mechanical issues when required
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
- A minimum level 3 electrical qualification
- Previous wind turbine experience preferred but is not essential
- Fault-finding and diagnostic experience
- A H&S qualification is preferred by not essential
Personal skills
The Electrical Wind Technician role would suit someone who is:
- Proficient with IT skills
- A reasonable level of fitness in order to climb up and down turbines
- A valid UK driving licence
Salary and benefits of the Electrical Technician role
- Up to £37,000 starting salary
- Overtime available
- Private healthcare
- Life insurance
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
To apply for this Electrical Technician - Onshore Wind opportunity, please complete the form below. Alternatively, send a copy of your up-to-date CV to mnoble@astutepeople.co.uk or call 02393911226 to speak to Melanie Noble who can tell you more. You can also connect with Melanie on LinkedIn to view other jobs they are recruiting. View current job vacancies Astute People is recruiting.