Wind Turbine Technician - Onshore Wind

Wind Turbine Technician - Onshore Wind
Orkney
£32,800, rising to a maximum of £41,500 plus benefits

Astute are exclusively partnered with a global Wind OEM 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 a minimum Level 3 Electrical/Mechanical qualification and if mechanical, you must be open to cross-skilling to become multi-skilled.

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

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on wind turbines
• The installation and retrofitting of key electrical and/or mechanical components on wind turbines
• Fault diagnosis and rectification
• Generating detailed reports on the work completed
• Covering multiple sites if and when required (with some overtime available)
• Working at heights
• Other duties as required

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

• A level 3 electrical or mechanical 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 starting salary of £32,800 which will increase with training, plus allowances and overtime
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance 4 x salary
• Employee wellness programme for you and your family
• Company van (for work use), PPE and Tools
• This is a static role on the one site, unless you want to work overtime in different areas
• Excellent training and career development with courses provided

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.

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