Electrical Wind Turbine Technician

Are you a qualified Electrician who is looking for a career that offers you progression and the opportunity to work with innovative technology?

ENERCON is recognised globally as a pioneer of onshore wind energy. For 40 years’ we have specialised in turbine technology development. We also produce, install and maintain our own onshore Wind Turbines. We have over 950 Wind Turbines in Great Britain, all serviced from our 19 service stations across the GB region.

Due to our continued success, we have a vacancy for an Electrical Technician to join our dedicated Wind Turbine Service team in Perth.

Overview of your role as Electrical Technician

ENERCON will provide you with an in-depth induction and training program covering the essential skills required for your role. Once completed, you will work as part of a 2-person team in your region.

Together with your co-worker, you will visit our wind farms based across multiple sites to maintain and repair Wind Turbines.

Overnight trips can be required from time to time throughout the UK and potentially within other European locations.

You will be required to climb the turbines on a daily basis and will need to be physically fit and comfortable working at height. Prior to commencing your role you will be required to complete a medical.

Your shift pattern is Monday to Friday, with on-call duties required every fourth weekend.

Your role and responsibilities

· Adhere to all relevant Health and Safety requirements and keep your training up-to-date

· Carrying out all electrical tasks required for the maintenance and proper operation of the Wind Turbines

· Installing and retrofitting of key components

· Diagnosing faults and reporting on electrical equipment

· Generating reports on ENERCON Wind Turbines and regularly producing digital reports for management

· Climbing Wind Turbines

· Completion of all electrical maintenance schedules efficiently and on time

· Carrying out risk assessments and method statements when necessary

· Ensure a high level of communication between Indoor Technicians and the Service Dispatch Coordinator

· Ensure a high standard of communication when interacting with our clients

· Report all issues efficiently and in a timely manner

· Carry out necessary work with 35KV (High Voltage) switching and perform any duty surrounding HV at the request of the Company

· You may be required to assist in mechanical tasks.

The key qualities and experience that we look for,

· Minimum SVQ / NVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification

· Time served apprentice

· Previous turbine experience is beneficial

· Proficient IT skills including Microsoft applications

· A proactive, motivated, and resourceful team player

· A desire to learn and complete all relevant training and courses

· A positive attitude when working within a team

· A passion for Wind Energy and the importance of Health and Safety in the role

· Ability to work to strict deadlines and complete your work to the highest standards

· A full, valid UK driving license

What we offer you

· Your starting salary is £32,857 per annum, plus overtime and an over night allowance.

· Your hours of work are 7.30 am to 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday. You will be required to work on-call at the weekend, on a Rota basis.

· Overtime is paid at time and a half

· An overnight allowance is applicable when you are required to travel

· You will receive 33 days annual leave, (25 days leave, plus 8 public holidays)

· Our Enhanced Company pension is an 8% employer and 5% employee contribution

· Private Medical Insurance

· Life insurance (4 x Basic Salary)

· Cycle to work scheme

· Cash back health care plan including dental, optical, discounted gym memberships and complimentary therapies

· Health & wellbeing program

· Employee referral program of up to £1000, for every successful referral.

Your career progression

At ENERCON, we are passionate about your career development and progression. We offer a structured career path that offers essential training to ensure that you progress through the levels to become an expert level ENERCON technician.

Your salary banding is:

£32,857 per annum (Entry Level), up to £41,429 per annum (Expert level).

How to Apply

Please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button and attach your CV. We always aim to come back to you as soon as possible.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £32,857.00-£41,429.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Financial planning services
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Relocation assistance
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Electrical: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: ET01-Perth