Onshore Wind Turbine Technician

Engineering
Scotland
July 14, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Onshore Wind Turbine Technician – Contract Role – Scottish Borders

Our client, an onshore / offshore wind developer, owner & operator, is currently looking to hire an experienced Onshore Wind Turbine Technician for an ongoing contract position to support O&M activities at a wind farm site located in Scottish Borders.

Responsibilities

  • O & M of Onshore Wind Turbines
  • Carry out maintenance and servicing of wind turbines and balance of plant, including servicing, reactive and proactive maintenance, inspections, modifications, retrofits and main component exchanges.
  • Work in a small team with minimal supervision.
  • Work proactively and flexibly to minimise failures and maximise the Energy Yield.
  • Utilise SCADA systems and other computer-based systems to interrogate turbines, reset faults, instigate maintenance activities and build up a fault/failure history.
  • Be prepared to have a flexible approach to working hours around the weather and workload, to be on call outside normal working hours and flexible to travel potentially to other sites.
  • Maintain maintenance records, electronic and paper, of all work performed on plant.
  • Proactively assist in all areas of site operations, working on projects, spares and other non-routine works.
  • Adhere to the Companies HSSE Management system.
  • Proactively identify & take ownership of tasks or projects to improve safety, turbine performance or general working.

Qualifications

  • Full GWO and technical background.
  • Spanset Trained / IRATA level 1 trained (required for hub access).
  • Qualified to HNC, ONC or NVQ level in a related mechanical/electrical discipline.
  • Proven wind turbine experience, Senvion experience advantageous.
  • Demonstrated advanced use of complex power tools such as hydraulic rams, inductive heaters and diagnostic tools (e.g., advanced fluke meter functions).
  • A sound understanding of HSSE systems, to establish a safe work environment.
  • Self-motivated with a strong desire and commitment to performance.
  • Experienced in mechanical, electrical, power electronics and hydraulic troubleshooting and maintenance activities.
  • Have a proven ability to troubleshoot on complex systems.
  • Competent slinger and banksman.
  • Ability to work effectively within a small team with minimal supervision.
  • Willingness to travel in some special cases to support other onshore sites.
  • Full GWO training including Enhanced First Aid and Advanced Rescue.
  • A full UK driving licence.
  • Nice to have: Nordex N60 turbine experience.

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