Wind Turbine O&M Technician | Permanent Role | UK

3R Global Talent #3RGT is a specialist recruitment agency supporting renewable energy, engineering, and technical services organisations across the UK. We partner with leading employers to place skilled professionals into permanent, long-term roles within the renewable energy sector.

Due to continued growth, we are recruiting a Wind Turbine Operations & Maintenance Technician for a permanent position supporting onshore wind projects. The role is based in the UK with travel required depending on project needs.

Role Overview

As a permanent Wind Turbine O&M Technician, you will support the delivery of maintenance and improvement activities across operational wind assets. You will provide hands-on technical support, fault finding, and troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, working closely with site teams and subcontractors.

This role suits an experienced wind turbine technician who is looking to further develop their technical expertise while contributing to continuous improvement and safe, high-quality maintenance delivery.

Experience on Vestas turbine platforms is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

Carrying out planned and reactive wind turbine maintenance
Diagnosing and resolving electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic faults
Supporting technical improvements and ongoing issue resolution
Preparing and reviewing Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and site documentation
Communicating effectively with site teams, subcontractors, and clients
Supporting large component exchange and heavy lift activities
Maintaining high standards of Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental compliance

Technical Skills and Experience

Essential

Wind turbine operations and maintenance experience
Strong mechanical and or electrical fault-finding capability
Experience working at height and within safety-critical environments
Ability to travel within the UK and Ireland as required

Desirable

Experience on Vestas wind turbine platforms
Large component exchange and main component replacement
Gearbox inspections and condition monitoring
Use of diagnostic equipment such as vibration analysis, thermal imaging, ultrasound, and borescopes
Blade inspection or blade repair experience
Technical reporting and documentation
Coordinating subcontractors and site activities

Qualifications

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification (minimum Level 3 NVQ or equivalent)
WTSR and strong Health & Safety awareness

Training and Development

Ongoing technical training provided
Opportunities to develop advanced diagnostic, leadership, and specialist skills
Exposure to a wide range of turbine technologies and maintenance scopes

What Is Offered

Permanent, full-time employment
Competitive salary and benefits package
Long-term career development within the renewable energy sector
Supportive, safety-focused working environment
Opportunity to work on high-impact renewable energy projects

Diversity and Inclusion

3R Global Talent is committed to promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences and believe diverse teams drive innovation, safer working practices, and better outcomes across the renewable energy sector. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups and individuals at all stages of their career.

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