Onshore Wind Turbine Technician
Posted on Jun 25, 2026 by CV-Library
Peebles, Tweeddale, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Contract/Project
Onshore Wind Turbine Technician – Contract Role – Scottish Borders
Our client, an onshore / offshore wind developer, owner & operator, is currently looking to hire an experience Onshore Wind Turbine Technician for an ongoing contract position to support O&M activities at wind farm site located in Scottish Borders.
Key Responsibilities
O & M of Onshore Wind Turbines
Key Qualifications:
Full GWOs and technical background.
Spanset Trained / IRATA level 1 trained (required for hub access)
Responsibilities:
• Carry out maintenance and servicing of wind turbines and balance of plant, including servicing, reactive and proactive maintenance, inspections, modifications, retrofits and main component exchanges.
• Work in a small team with minimal supervision.
• Work proactively and flexibly to minimise failures and maximise the Energy Yield.
• Utilise SCADA systems and other computer-based systems to interrogate turbines, to reset faults, to instigate maintenance activities and build up a fault/failure history.
• Be prepared to have a flexible approach to working hours around the weather and workload, to be on call outside normal working hours and flexible to travel potentially to other sites
• Maintain maintenance records, electronic and paper, of all work performed on plant.
• Proactively assist in all areas of site operations, working on projects, spares and other non-routine works.
• Adhere to the Companies HSSE Management system
• Proactively identify & take ownership of tasks or projects to improve safety, turbine performance or general working.
Requirements / Qualifications:
• Qualified to HNC, ONC or NVQ level in a related mechanical/electrical discipline
• Proven wind turbine experience, Senvion experience advantageous.
• Demonstrated advanced use of complex power tools such as hydraulic rams, inductive heaters and diagnostic tools (e.g. advance fluke meter functions)
• A sound understanding of HSSE systems, to establish a safe work environment.
• Self-motivated with a strong desire and commitment to performance
• Experienced in mechanical, electrical, power electronics and hydraulic trouble shooting and maintenance activities.
• Have a proven ability to troubleshoot on complex systems.
• Competent slinger and banksman.
• Ability to work effectively within a small team with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel in some special cases to support other onshore sites
• Full GWO training including Enhanced First Aid and Advanced Rescue
• A full UK driving licence.
Nice to have Nordex N60 turbine experience
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients
Our client, an onshore / offshore wind developer, owner & operator, is currently looking to hire an experience Onshore Wind Turbine Technician for an ongoing contract position to support O&M activities at wind farm site located in Scottish Borders.
Key Responsibilities
O & M of Onshore Wind Turbines
Key Qualifications:
Full GWOs and technical background.
Spanset Trained / IRATA level 1 trained (required for hub access)
Responsibilities:
• Carry out maintenance and servicing of wind turbines and balance of plant, including servicing, reactive and proactive maintenance, inspections, modifications, retrofits and main component exchanges.
• Work in a small team with minimal supervision.
• Work proactively and flexibly to minimise failures and maximise the Energy Yield.
• Utilise SCADA systems and other computer-based systems to interrogate turbines, to reset faults, to instigate maintenance activities and build up a fault/failure history.
• Be prepared to have a flexible approach to working hours around the weather and workload, to be on call outside normal working hours and flexible to travel potentially to other sites
• Maintain maintenance records, electronic and paper, of all work performed on plant.
• Proactively assist in all areas of site operations, working on projects, spares and other non-routine works.
• Adhere to the Companies HSSE Management system
• Proactively identify & take ownership of tasks or projects to improve safety, turbine performance or general working.
Requirements / Qualifications:
• Qualified to HNC, ONC or NVQ level in a related mechanical/electrical discipline
• Proven wind turbine experience, Senvion experience advantageous.
• Demonstrated advanced use of complex power tools such as hydraulic rams, inductive heaters and diagnostic tools (e.g. advance fluke meter functions)
• A sound understanding of HSSE systems, to establish a safe work environment.
• Self-motivated with a strong desire and commitment to performance
• Experienced in mechanical, electrical, power electronics and hydraulic trouble shooting and maintenance activities.
• Have a proven ability to troubleshoot on complex systems.
• Competent slinger and banksman.
• Ability to work effectively within a small team with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel in some special cases to support other onshore sites
• Full GWO training including Enhanced First Aid and Advanced Rescue
• A full UK driving licence.
Nice to have Nordex N60 turbine experience
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients
Reference: 225292055
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Onshore Wind Turbine Technician
Posted on Jun 25, 2026 by CV-Library
Peebles, Tweeddale, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Contract/Project
Onshore Wind Turbine Technician – Contract Role – Scottish Borders
Our client, an onshore / offshore wind developer, owner & operator, is currently looking to hire an experience Onshore Wind Turbine Technician for an ongoing contract position to support O&M activities at wind farm site located in Scottish Borders.
Key Responsibilities
O & M of Onshore Wind Turbines
Key Qualifications:
Full GWOs and technical background.
Spanset Trained / IRATA level 1 trained (required for hub access)
Responsibilities:
• Carry out maintenance and servicing of wind turbines and balance of plant, including servicing, reactive and proactive maintenance, inspections, modifications, retrofits and main component exchanges.
• Work in a small team with minimal supervision.
• Work proactively and flexibly to minimise failures and maximise the Energy Yield.
• Utilise SCADA systems and other computer-based systems to interrogate turbines, to reset faults, to instigate maintenance activities and build up a fault/failure history.
• Be prepared to have a flexible approach to working hours around the weather and workload, to be on call outside normal working hours and flexible to travel potentially to other sites
• Maintain maintenance records, electronic and paper, of all work performed on plant.
• Proactively assist in all areas of site operations, working on projects, spares and other non-routine works.
• Adhere to the Companies HSSE Management system
• Proactively identify & take ownership of tasks or projects to improve safety, turbine performance or general working.
Requirements / Qualifications:
• Qualified to HNC, ONC or NVQ level in a related mechanical/electrical discipline
• Proven wind turbine experience, Senvion experience advantageous.
• Demonstrated advanced use of complex power tools such as hydraulic rams, inductive heaters and diagnostic tools (e.g. advance fluke meter functions)
• A sound understanding of HSSE systems, to establish a safe work environment.
• Self-motivated with a strong desire and commitment to performance
• Experienced in mechanical, electrical, power electronics and hydraulic trouble shooting and maintenance activities.
• Have a proven ability to troubleshoot on complex systems.
• Competent slinger and banksman.
• Ability to work effectively within a small team with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel in some special cases to support other onshore sites
• Full GWO training including Enhanced First Aid and Advanced Rescue
• A full UK driving licence.
Nice to have Nordex N60 turbine experience
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients
Our client, an onshore / offshore wind developer, owner & operator, is currently looking to hire an experience Onshore Wind Turbine Technician for an ongoing contract position to support O&M activities at wind farm site located in Scottish Borders.
Key Responsibilities
O & M of Onshore Wind Turbines
Key Qualifications:
Full GWOs and technical background.
Spanset Trained / IRATA level 1 trained (required for hub access)
Responsibilities:
• Carry out maintenance and servicing of wind turbines and balance of plant, including servicing, reactive and proactive maintenance, inspections, modifications, retrofits and main component exchanges.
• Work in a small team with minimal supervision.
• Work proactively and flexibly to minimise failures and maximise the Energy Yield.
• Utilise SCADA systems and other computer-based systems to interrogate turbines, to reset faults, to instigate maintenance activities and build up a fault/failure history.
• Be prepared to have a flexible approach to working hours around the weather and workload, to be on call outside normal working hours and flexible to travel potentially to other sites
• Maintain maintenance records, electronic and paper, of all work performed on plant.
• Proactively assist in all areas of site operations, working on projects, spares and other non-routine works.
• Adhere to the Companies HSSE Management system
• Proactively identify & take ownership of tasks or projects to improve safety, turbine performance or general working.
Requirements / Qualifications:
• Qualified to HNC, ONC or NVQ level in a related mechanical/electrical discipline
• Proven wind turbine experience, Senvion experience advantageous.
• Demonstrated advanced use of complex power tools such as hydraulic rams, inductive heaters and diagnostic tools (e.g. advance fluke meter functions)
• A sound understanding of HSSE systems, to establish a safe work environment.
• Self-motivated with a strong desire and commitment to performance
• Experienced in mechanical, electrical, power electronics and hydraulic trouble shooting and maintenance activities.
• Have a proven ability to troubleshoot on complex systems.
• Competent slinger and banksman.
• Ability to work effectively within a small team with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel in some special cases to support other onshore sites
• Full GWO training including Enhanced First Aid and Advanced Rescue
• A full UK driving licence.
Nice to have Nordex N60 turbine experience
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients
Reference: 225292055
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