Onshore Wind Turbine Technician
JOB_53773014773862Job type
ContractLocation
NeathWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
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ConstructionPay
£400 per day - Umbrella PAYE
Wind Turbine Technician to support maintenance and operational activities - South Wales
Wind Turbine Technician – South Wales
Location: South Wales (with work commencing directly from the local wind farm site)
Service Centre:
Hours: 40-hour week, 8-hour shifts
IR35: Inside
Hours: 40-hour week, 8-hour shifts
IR35: Inside
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Wind Turbine Technician to support maintenance and operational activities across a portfolio of onshore wind assets in South Wales. Working as part of a small, skilled team, you will play a key role in ensuring turbines are maintained safely, efficiently and in line with all compliance standards to maximise energy yield and asset value.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Carrying out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, servicing and inspection of wind turbines and balance‑of‑plant equipment.
- Performing reactive and proactive maintenance, fault finding, retrofits, inspections and major component exchanges.
- Using SCADA and other diagnostic systems to interpret turbine behaviour, reset faults and build fault histories.
- Working flexibly and proactively to minimise downtime, including occasional on‑call duties and weather‑dependent scheduling.
- Maintaining accurate electronic and paper maintenance records.
- Supporting broader site operations including spares, projects and non‑routine work.
- Following all HSSE procedures and contributing to a positive safety culture.
- Identifying opportunities to improve safety, turbine performance and operational processes.
What We’re Looking For
- Qualification to HNC, ONC or NVQ (mechanical/electrical discipline).
- Proven experience in wind turbine maintenance.
- Confident using advanced tools such as hydraulic equipment, inductive heaters and specialist diagnostic tools.
- Strong understanding of HSSE systems and safe working protocols.
- Skilled in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and power electronics troubleshooting.
- Competent slinger/banksman with experience working in small, self‑sufficient teams.
- Willingness to travel occasionally to support other onshore sites.
- Full GWO certification including Enhanced First Aid and Advanced Rescue.
- Full UK driving licence.
Essential
- Full GWO certification
- Technical background in mechanical/electrical engineering
- Wind turbine maintenance experience
Desirable
- Experience working on Senvion MM platform turbines
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Onshore Wind Turbine TechnicianJOB_537730147738622026-02-242026-05-26
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