Onshore Wind Turbine Technician - Contractor - Aberdeenshire (Field based)

Location: Aberdeenshire and surrounding North East Scotland

Contract type: Outside IR35

Rate: DOE, competitive day rate

Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

Overtime: Available and paid at x1.5

Company vehicle: Provided

About the Role

A well-established and growing wind turbine service and maintenance business is looking to bring in two experienced Wind Turbine Technicians on a contract basis across North East Scotland. The scope of work is broad and varied, covering scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, fault finding, refurbishment, repowering and decommissioning projects across a predominantly Vestas portfolio including V27, V29, V39, V44, V47 and V52 platforms.

The two technicians will work as a pair, with the company vehicle taken home and sites tackled in clusters across the region. Expect a couple of nights away per week as standard, working through turbine clusters before moving on. This is a varied, hands-on contract with a technically strong team that takes pride in quality workmanship and a strong safety culture.

Contractors with offshore wind experience looking to pick up onshore work are very welcome to get in touch.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled servicing, maintenance, inspections, fault finding and repairs on wind turbines and their electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems.

• Complete weekly, monthly and annual service schedules as directed by the Operations Manager, including approved overtime and working away when required.

• Replace faulty components, including sensors, control systems and gearboxes, in line with established procedures and safety standards.

• Perform preventive maintenance activities to minimise downtime and maximise turbine performance and efficiency.

• Monitor and analyse turbine performance data to identify trends and implement practical solutions.

• Manage vehicle stock levels and maintain an up-to-date inventory of parts, tools and consumables.

• Produce accurate service, inspection and maintenance reports using company reporting systems.

• Support turbine decommissioning and repowering projects as required.

• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with current health and safety legislation, site rules and company procedures.

Essential Requirements

• Proven hands-on experience as a Wind Turbine Technician, ideally working on Vestas turbine platforms.

• Relevant technical qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Renewable Energy Engineering.

• Ability to pass a RenewableUK (RUK) Wind Industry Standard medical assessment.

• Full UK driving licence.

• Comfortable working at height and in challenging weather conditions.

• Willingness to work away from home for a couple of nights per week when required.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with managers, colleagues and clients.

• Confident in producing reports and providing regular updates on maintenance activities and site performance.

Desirable Certifications

GWO Working at Height, GWO Manual Handling, GWO First Aid, GWO Fire Awareness, Wind Turbine Safety Rules, awareness of HV systems and apparatus.

If this role is of interest please apply directly or reach out to bethany.crofts@everec.co.uk