Job Description
Wind Turbine Maintenance Engineer (Electrical)
£35,000 - £45,000 + Company Benefits + Specialist Training Company Car + Fuel Card + Overtime
Bristol - South West and South Wales patch
Are you a Mechanical Field Service Engineer seeking a hands-on, field-based role within a fast-growing renewable energy company, where you'll receive full specialist training, boost your earnings through overtime, and be provided with a company van for site-based travel?
This UK-based renewable energy specialist provides nationwide operation, maintenance, and technical support for onshore wind turbines in the 200kW to 850kW range. Operating across England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, the company delivers high-quality O&M, performance optimisation, technical upgrades, and asset support to maximise turbine availability and long-term value.
In this role, you will perform planned and reactive maintenance on onshore wind turbines across South West England and South Wales. You will service, inspect, and fault-find electrical, mechanical systems, replace components, complete accurate reports, and work safely at height while regularly travelling to remote sites. The role is Monday-Friday, 8:30-5, with significant overtime available.
This role would suit an electrically biased engineer with experience in renewable energy or heavy plant maintenance who is looking for a varied, field-based position within a growing wind energy business, looking to increase earnings through overtime.
The Role:
* Planned and reactive electrical maintenance on onshore wind turbines
* Servicing, inspection, and electrical fault finding on turbine systems
* Repair and replacement of electrical components, including sensors, control systems, and switchgear
* Supporting mechanical and hydraulic works where required
* Monday-Friday 8:30-5 + overtime
The Person:
* Recognised electrical engineering qualification (NVQ, apprenticeship, HNC/HND)
* Electrical maintenance experience, ideally in wind or heavy engineering
* Comfortable working at height and in all weather conditions
* Full UK driving licence
* Willing to travel across South West England, South Wales, and occasional UK-wide sites
Reference: BBBH23207
Keywords: Electrical, Engineer, Wind, Turbine, Technician, Renewable, Energy, Field Service, Maintenance, Fault, Finding, Hydraulics, Onshore, Wind, Working at Height, Preventive, Reactive, OEM, Standards, UK, Travel, Company, Van, Overtime, Bristol, Bath
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
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