Back to search
Astute's Renewables team is partnering with a specialist provider of O&M, Servicing, Blade repair and Major Component Exchange solutions for wind turbines. They are looking for an experienced Wind Support Engineer to join their team of highly experienced professional Engineers.
The Wind Support Engineer role comes with a starting salary of up to 50,000 plus company vehicle and other benefits.
If you're an Authorised Technician looking to come away from the tools slightly whilst still being part of an operations and maintenance team offering technical support services then apply with your CV today.
Responsibilities and duties
As a Wind Support Engineer you will:
- Provide expert technical support for fault finding and maintenance work instructions.
- Interpret and use wind technical drawings and OEM manuals effectively.
- Apply advanced knowledge of Wind Turbine Safety Rules (WTSR).
- Perform corrective and major corrective repairs on wind turbines.
- Communicate complex technical issues clearly over the telephone.
- Understand and use special tooling requirements for specific maintenance tasks.
- Lead fault diagnosis and address issues promptly to minimise downtime.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and maintain accurate maintenance records.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
- Authorised Engineer minimum of 5 years experience - in equivalent field or demonstrable experience with technical support within a wind turbine environment.
- Experienced with working on V47, V52, V66, V80, G52, and G8X turbines, with a focus on V80 and V66 models would be a huge advantage.
Personal skills
The Wind Support Engineer role would suit someone who is :
- Able to demonstrate a proactive "can do" attitude.
- Physically and mentally fit, capable of working at heights.
- Possesses strong technical skills and hands-on practical work experience.
- Exhibits excellent fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
- Maintains a high awareness of health and safety protocols.
- A skilled communicator with strong interpersonal abilities.
Salary and benefits of the Wind Support Engineer role
- Up to 50,000 depending on experience, plus OT
- Mon-Fri working week
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Company vehicle and credit card
- Office based technical support role with Site work when required
INDREN
Astute Technical Recruitment Limited are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
