Lead Wind Turbine Technician

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The opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Wind Turbine Technician to join our North East Team.
We are looking for a candidate that is an experienced Lead Wind Turbine Technician, or a Wind Turbine Technician who is ready to make the next career step.

Ideally with knowledge of Nordex, Vestas and Senvion Wind Turbines, to join us during a period of growth.
 

Reporting to and working with your Area Manager, you will be based at our Meadowfield, Durham Service Centre, where you will oversee the operations of our wind farms located in the North East England area and support the wider O&M team.

You will be expected to deliver scheduled and unscheduled maintenance services in accordance with manufacturers guidelines, and be responsible for day to day activities in the area.

The position is based at the Meadowfield Service Centre, Durham, DH7 8XD, and we are looking for a candidate that lives within a suitable commutable distance.

Pay, benefits and culture 

If you’re looking to join a company where you can work hard, have fun, and help to create a Net Zero future – then you’re in the right place!’

Our passion for embracing new ideas and being open-minded to change helps us continue to grow successfully.

We’re committed to helping all of our people thrive during their time with us, recognising and rewarding every person for their hard work and commitment. 

Alongside a competitive salary, bonus, and market-leading pension scheme, we offer a range of flexible benefits and employee discounts to help you thrive across all aspects of your life. You can spend your flexible fund on the benefits that matter to you, whether that’s an electric vehicle, private healthcare, additional holiday or one or more of our other benefits.

We’ll offer you the flexibility, freedom and responsibility to make an impact in your role; whether that’s on-site, in the office or hybrid working from home.  

We’re committed to championing diversity representation across gender, ethnicity, LGBT+, disability and more. This applies to all our roles, underpinned by our Everyone’s Welcome inclusion programme.

We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application, making adjustments as you need. 

What you’ll be doing

       You will supervise & lead the Operational Team of Wind Turbine Technicians in addition to:

• Scheduled service in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines
• Report, planning and overseeing maintenance activities
• Managing all aspects of spare parts and consumable stock
• All aspects of fault-finding, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair on all turbine systems including mechanical, electrical and hydraulic assemblies.
• Overseeing major and sub components replacements, working and planning under CDM regulations.
• Proactive repair or component replacement to prevent complete failure or system downtime.
• Organise, supervise and oversee specialist and subcontractor activities works onsite.
• Liaise with various EDF remote diagnostic teams and plan work accordingly.
• Complying with all health and safety requirements including the WTSR.
• Providing out of hours and weekend response to turbine breakdown.
• Ensuring the highest level of turbine availability.

What do you need to be great at this role?

We are looking for a strong safety-minded person with excellent analytical thinking. This role requires a strong sense of planning and organisation and an ability to communicate and pass on technical knowledge.

Equally important is a genuine enjoyment and enthusiasm for working in this field.

You must have a full, clean UK Driving Licence.

Closing date for applications: 26th January 2025

Why EDF Renewables?

At EDF Renewables UK & Ireland we’re committed to tackling climate change. Our rapidly growing team of 500 talented people share an ambition to create a net zero future where clean, green, energy powers all our lives.

It’s a huge ambition and time is of the essence if we are to play our full part in meeting the UK and Ireland’s challenging net zero targets. With our unique mix of technologies including onshore and offshore wind, solar PV, battery storage and green hydrogen we are the UK & Ireland’s most diverse generator of renewable energy.

To achieve our goal of generating a massive 10GW of renewable energy by 2035, we’re working with stakeholders and communities throughout the UK and Ireland to unlock the enormous potential of the low carbon energy sector.

If you’re passionate about tackling climate change to create the cleaner, greener future we all want, we would love you to come join us. 

Join us, and let’s do good together.