Wind Turbine Engineer/Technician

Tapa are recruiting technicians and engineers in the wind energy field, for a leading client offering unmatched benefits.

Due to continued growth the client is expanding the existing Wind Turbine engineer team.

Successful candidates with 2 years experience of carrying out O&M or MCI work on WTGs will be offered the role of Wind Turbine Engineer, with a pay range from £40-42.5,000 per year.

We are happy to consider engineers from alternative backgrounds, eg mechanical engineer, electrical engineer, who are keen to transition into a renewable energy role. These positions, Wind Turbine Service Technician, will be offered a starting rate of between £29-32,000 per year depending on experience, and with a detailed training plan and progression to Wind Turbine Engineer.

The Person:

· Self -motivated, confident and driven to succeed

· Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and work under pressure

· Keen eye for detail and excellent problem-solving skills

· The ability to represent the Company to the highest standards

Essential Criteria:

· Demonstrable work experience in an adjacent engineering field - eg electrical, mechanical, renewable energy

Strong technical aptitude (focus on electrical knowledge) with solid problem-solving skills

· Ability to perform effectively within a team, strong interpersonal skills

· The ability to meet and adhere to strict deadlines

· high level of physical fitness

· Flexible working approach (comfortable working on-call including some weekends)

· Ability to read and work from plans, schematics, and spec sheets

· Ability to write, understand and adhere to WTSR, RAMS and AWP’s

· Good general understanding of Health & Safety at work requirements

· Already based in Scotland, willing to travel to NI as and when required

· Full UK Driving license

Desirable Criteria:

· 2yrs experience working on Wind Turbines

· WTSR qualification

· Relatable qualifications in mechanical/electrical disciplines

GWO suite - WAH/First Aid/Hub Rescue/Manual Handling/Fire awareness

· Good level of IT skill including Microsoft Office/Google Suite

· Towing/Forklift license

Main duties and responsibility:

· Preventative and corrective maintenance of Wind Turbines to the highest standards

· Identifying, troubleshooting and resolution of faults

· Achieve a high first-time-fix rate

· Participate in main component replacement/repair (gearboxes, generators, etc.)

· Make a significant contribution in our Re-powering projects (refurb and build)

· Advise on the requirements and specification for replacement parts

· Form an integral part of the on-call team

· Communicate with control centre personnel regularly and effectively

· Ensure all relevant documentation is completed in a timely manner

· Assist with production and verification of Risk Assessments and Method Statements

· Ensure PPE, tools and Vehicles are maintained to highest standards

Benefits:

On call and overtime rates

29 days leave, increasing to 34 with service (inclusive of public holidays)

Enhanced employer pension contribution

Enhanced maternity / paternity leave & pay

Life assurance 4 x salary

Private Medical Insurance, including dental & optical

Ongoing professional development

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £40,000.00-£42,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• Overtime

Application question(s):

• Do you currently reside in the UK?

Experience:

• Wind Turbine Engineer: 2 years (preferred)
• Wind Turbine Technician: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: E TE 01