Rapid Response Wind Turbine Technician - UK West Region

Orsted Power (UK) Ltd. is seeking a Rapid Response Wind Turbine Technician for the UK West Region, based in Barrow-in-Furness. The role involves performing offshore corrective maintenance on wind turbines, diagnosing faults, and ensuring operational safety. Candidates should have relevant technical experience and skills in mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic systems. The position emphasizes teamwork and compliance with safety regulations.
Join us in this role where you’ll execute immediate corrective maintenance activities offshore, ensuring safe and efficient resolution of operational issues. Working under the direction of the Offshore Manager, you will ensure the availability and reliability of wind turbines by rapidly diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs, and restoring operations.

Welcome to UK West Hub / Region Europe Generation
You’ll be part of the UK West Hub / Region Europe Generation team where you, together with your colleagues, will focus on maintaining and improving the performance of offshore wind turbines. As a team, we foster a collaborative environment, encouraging teamwork and solution-focused discussions.

You’ll play an important role in:
• responding rapidly to breakdowns of offshore wind turbines, offshore equipment & system failures. diagnosing faults and identifying root causes of breakdowns, using diagnostic tools and techniques t
• performing repairs on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems in line with operational procedures and safety standards
• actively participating in developing innovative and practical solutions to complex issues, ensuring timely and effective resolution
• ensuring all corrective maintenance tasks comply with Wind Turbine Safety Rules (WTSR), HSE regulations, and internal company policies
• conducting risk assessments for each task and ensuring all team members follow correct procedures to maintain safety during offshore operations.

To succeed in the role, you:
• have completed a full apprenticeship in control and instrumentation, mechanical or electrical engineering, ideally to HNC standard
• have proven experience in offshore maintenance or related roles, with expertise in mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic systems
• possess strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions quickly
• demonstrate a positive and can-do attitude, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and teamwork
• have knowledge of Wind Turbine Safety Rules (WTSR) and offshore HSE standards
• can work effectively in high-pressure situations, maintaining a focus on safety and operational priorities
• have strong communication and teamwork skills, with experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

Please note, this is regional CTV role.

Maybe you’ve read the above and can see you have some transferable skills, even though they don’t quite match all the points. If you think you can bring something to the team, we still encourage you to apply.

Shape the future with us
Send your application to us as soon as possible. We’ll be conducting interviews on a continuous basis and reserve the right to take down the advert when we’ve found the right candidate.

As an applicant or employee, you may request reasonable work and position accommodation or adjustments via accommodation@orsted.com.

Please note that for your application to be taken into consideration, you must submit your application via our online career pages and answer the screening questions relevant for your country. We don't take applications or inquiries from external recruiters or agencies into account for this position.