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 paul.furlong@omegaresource.co.uk
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
