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Wind Turbine Technician

107262
Stroud, Gloucestershire, England
£40k - 46.3k per year + benefits
Permanent
Energy & Renewables

Wind Turbine Technician (UK Wide)

Location: Stroud
Type: Full-Time – 6 week rolling shift pattern:  7 days “On” then 7 days “Off”, followed by 4 weeks of Monday to Friday.
Salary: £40,000 to £46,326 per annum + Benefits

About the client
This Stroud-based client is a leader in innovative engineering solutions. Their mission is to change the way energy is made and used in Britain - by replacing fossil fuels with clean, renewable energy.

The Role
We’re seeking a Wind Turbine Technician to carry out essential maintenance on the client’s fleet of wind turbines throughout the UK to a high standard carrying out preventive and corrective maintenance when required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Working remotely in a small team performing all activities related to the maintenance and repair of generation assets.
  • Responsible for fault finding and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Carry out repair or replacement of main components.
  • Responsible for completion of all computerised documentation and reports.
  • Ensure operational integrity and safety of generation assets is maintained to the highest standards.
  • Uphold and drive a positive safety culture through your onsite actions.

What We’re Looking For

You will have proven ability to maintain, repair and fault find on a variety of technical equipment both electrically and mechanically to a high standard with minimal supervision. You will also be able to comply with all health and safety aspects of working in an engineering environment. 

Educational/Experience Requirements

  • Demonstrated history of electrical and mechanical maintenance, fault find and repair.
  • Formal qualification in electrical discipline (minimum NVQ level 3) or formal qualification in mechanical discipline (ideally NVQ level 3) with relevant electrical experience.
  • A good level of computer literacy.
  • Ability to work in a physically demanding environment and at heights of 100 meters.

Skills

  • Enjoy and able to work in small teams.
  • Creative and self-motivated.
  • Ability to work independently with remote management and take responsibility for project delivery.
  • Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines without compromising safety or quality.
  • Strong communication skills particularly verbal communication.
  • Very organised – able to multi-task effectively.
  • Good time management & personal organisational skills
  • Accuracy, Tenacity & Integrity.
  • High level of aptitude towards technology and process development.
  • Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

Why Join Us?

  • Healthcare plan, life assurance and generous pension contribution
  • Volunteering Day
  • Hybrid Working
  • Various company discounts (including shops, gyms, days out and events)
  • Holiday of 25 days (plus bank holidays) & ability to buy/sell days
  • Cycle to work scheme, car pooling and onsite parking available

For more information on this role, please contact Paul Furlong on 01453 829789 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Candidates who are currently a Field service engineer, maintenance Engineer, Electrical technician or Electrical Fitter may be suitable for this position

  • For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

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