Electrical Technician - Onshore Wind

Electrical Technician - Onshore Wind
Crask Inn, Scottish Highlands
£32,857 with progression to over £40,000 + benefits

Astute are exclusively partnered with a global OEM Renewables Business who are looking for a Wind Turbine Technician / Electrical Technician to join their business. The main purpose of the role would be to work in a team who will service and maintain their onshore wind turbines.

To be considered for this role you must have Level 3 Electrical qualifications and be from the wind industry, or you'll be from another sector performing electrical maintenance in a heavy industrial environment.

Roles & Responsibilities
Reporting to the Field Area Manager, as a Wind Turbine Technician / Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on wind turbines
• The installation and retrofitting of key electrical components
• Fault diagnosis and rectification on wind turbines
• Generating detailed reports on the work completed
• Covering multiple sites in your region if and when required
• Working at heights
• Other duties as required

Skills & Qualifications
We are looking for an Electrical Technician with the following:

• A level 3 electrical qualification is essential
• 18th edition hugely desirable
• Commercial or industrial experience and the desire to work in renewable energy
• A full UK driving licence is essential
• Excellent health and safety awareness and the ability to work at heights (full training to be provided)
• A cracking work ethic and the flexibility to stay away when required

Salary & Package
What's on offer for this exciting role:

• A salary of £32,857 which will increase as you become more qualified and competent
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance 4 x salary
• Employee wellness programme for you and your family
• Company van (for work use), PPE and Tools
• Excellent training and career development with courses provided
• Mon - Fri. 7:30am till 4:30pm

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to tnorford@astutetechnical.co.uk or ring 02393 910108 and ask to speak to Tim Norford who can tell you more.

INDREN

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