The Person

We are looking for a driven individual who is able to work well as part of team.  You’ll thrive in this role if you possess knowledge of wind turbine technologies. Having knowledge of Vestas wind turbines would be a plus. You’ll maintain the highest levels of safety to comply with all health and safety requirements including the Wind Turbine Safety Rules (WTSR) and have an awareness of working under High-Voltage Safety Rules (HVSR).

You’ll be comfortable working at height, provide out of hours and weekend on-call response to turbine breakdowns and ensure the highest level of turbine performance, cleanliness and availability. You may be required to travel away from home for training and to other wind farms in the UK.

The Skills

• Qualification in electrical and/or mechanical disciplines to NVQ3 level (or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience)
• Significant experience in an electrical, mechanical or hydraulic field technician role.
• Knowledge of Vestas Wind Turbines would be a plus
• Able to pass a GWO Work at Height Medical (good level of fitness)
• Previous experience as an AT/AE under WTSR would be a plus
• High level of computer literacy and willingness to learn internal working systems

 
Technical and Commercial Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong safety minded person.
• Team player
• Excellent analytical thinking
• Strong sense of organisation and planning
• Enjoy working in remote locations
• Ability to communicate and pass on technical knowledge

EDF Renewables

Why EDF Renewables?

EDF Renewables is part of one of the world’s largest electricity companies and our investment and innovation in the UK is bringing down costs for consumers and bringing significant benefits for communities. 

With our operational portfolio of 36 wind farms – including two offshore wind farms – and one of the largest operational battery storage units in Europe, from the Scottish Highlands to Northamptonshire, we are providing some of the much needed new affordable, low carbon electricity to the UK. 

Work is well underway on the 450 MW Neart Na Gaoithe offshore wind farm project which is in the Firth of Forth and we’ve extended our Edinburgh office to accommodate around 60 new team members. 

We have more than 2 GW of renewables projects in planning and development and a quarter of those are consented. We also have offices in Rainton Bridge near Durham and in London. 

We know our people are our most valuable asset and we work hard to create a great place to work. This means we’re focused on creating an inclusive and fulfilling working environment, where everyone has a voice and the opportunity to thrive.