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Astute's Renewables team is partnering closely with a Wind Turbine OEM who're looking for an Electrical Technician / Wind Turbine Technician to join them. We're looking for people who are either from the wind industry already, or those who want to make their first steps into the industry. We're looking for people with an excellent, diligent attitude to their work and for people who're wanting to stay with a business and grow with them.

This Electrical Technician for onshore wind turbines comes with a starting salary of £37,000 and with a comprehensive benefits package too.

If you're wanting to work for a genuine major player in the global energy space who will give you specific product training, please apply below.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Area Manager you will:

Carry out electrical fault-finding and diagnosis on wind turbines
Installing ad retrofitting key components as per a PPM schedule
Tracing faults and issues, reporting on common ones found
Looking for continuous improvement opportunities on the turbines
Adhering to all, key H&S measures when climbing and working in the turbines
Climbing up and down wind turbines
Producing digital reports of the service and maintenance work carried out
If authorised, carrying out HV duties or be willing to learn and become authorised to do this
Assisting with mechanical issues when required

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

A minimum level 3 electrical qualification
Previous wind turbine experience preferred but is not essential
Fault-finding and diagnostic experience
A H&S qualification is preferred by not essential

Personal skills

The Electrical Wind Technician role would suit someone who is:

Proficient with IT skills
A reasonable level of fitness in order to climb up and down turbines
A valid UK driving licence

Salary and benefits of the Electrical Technician role

Up to £37,000 starting salary
Overtime available
Private healthcare
Life insurance
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
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