Wind Turbine Technician – STL2 – Site-based – , UK

EDF is seeking a Wind Turbine Technician in the UK to work on renewable energy projects. The role involves maintenance and repair of wind turbines, with opportunities for career growth and training. The position offers a salary between £34k and £50k, along with benefits like 25 days of leave, a pension plan, and allowances. Candidates should be physically fit and safety-focused, and the job is site-based in Carlisle, Cumbria.
Wind Turbine Technician – STL2 – , UK

About the Role

Energise Your Career, Accelerate a Net-Zero Future #RenewablesJobs

Join us as a Wind Turbine Technician!

Are you ready to power the future? Join a dynamic team at the forefront of renewable energy and take your career to new heights.

We are EDF Renewables – a dedicated and forward-thinking owner-operator with an extensive pipeline of new wind projects, committed to your safety, well-being, and a great employee experience.

Reward:

£34k – £50k, according to experience (We have a graded reward package to suit new entrants to the renewables industry through to the most experienced Wind Turbine Technicians).

Working hours – New Technician (37hrs) to Service Technician Level 3 (40hrs).

The awesome extras!

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Industry Leading Pension & Life Insurance

5% Bonus

On-call allowance

Overtime x 1.5

Overnight allowance

Senior Authorised Person allowance

Shared works vehicle for travel to and from site

What you’ll do:
• Become a Multi-Skilled Authorised Technician under the EDFR Wind Turbine Safety Rules working on one or more Wind Turbine Variants.
• Opportunity to become a High Voltage Single Feed Senior Authorised Person under EDFR E&M Safety Rules.
• Undertake Major Component (Gearbox, Generator, Transformer etc) Replacements.
• Complex fault finding and repair on Electrical, Hydraulic and Convertor Systems both remotely and at the Wind Turbine.
• Complete Scheduled Maintenance to high standards and take pride of the assets that you maintain.
• Complete internal & external technical and safety training to develop your skills.
• Typically work in a two-person working party within a supportive team environment.

What’s in it for You?
• Career growth in the booming renewable sector.
• Training & development to keep you at the top of your game.
• An opportunity to travel and work at other sites in some fantastic locations.

Who are you?
• Physically fit, safety-focused, and love hands-on work.
• Capable of working at height (within and outside the turbine) and in exposed and remote locations.
• Enthusiastic about green energy.

What skills do you need?

You’ll be a skilled engineer with great Electrical and/or Mechanical maintenance experience. We can train you to multi-skill.

Location

EDF Renewables Services Centre, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2FT. For this role, you will generally be located within 1 hour drive.

Closing date for applications; 27th March 2025

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and become a wind warrior!

What’s in it for you?

Join us, and let’s do good together.