Wind Turbine Service Technician - Douglas, South Lanarkshire
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Douglas, South Lanarkshire
Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm) with overtime when required. Availability for weekend breakdowns/on-call every 2nd or 3rd weekend (depends on team size). Overtime paid at time and a half, and additional weekend on-call payment applies.
Overview
Nordex has an exciting opportunity for the role of Wind Turbine Service Technician based near Douglas, South Lanarkshire. You will be responsible for servicing and maintaining Nordex wind turbines in the Douglas area to maximise availability.
What you will be doing
* On-site performance analysis and action plan implementation
* Collaborate with Technicians and Back Office staff to perform on-the-job demonstrations
* Support on-site single-turbine improvements on problem turbines
* Provide on-site software & hardware updates
* Support online and phone technical support
* Create reports on turbine or turbine components
* Parameter disabling and alarm change handling when necessary
Responsibilities
* Ensure wind turbine availability by troubleshooting turbines not performing to capacity on various wind farms
* Analyze data and information to develop and support action plans to increase fleet performance
What we are looking for
* Experience in Mechanical or Electrical industries with ability to read electrical, hydraulic and mechanical diagrams
* Mechanical or Electrical training through time-served or technical college qualification (at least NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
* Strong problem-solving skills with ability to extract crucial information from technical data
* Adaptability to continuous change and challenges
* Positive attitude with willingness to learn, lead, and continuously improve
* Computer literate; proficient with MS Office, in-house databases, and workload management systems
* Ability to work at heights (up to 140m) and pass a working-at-height test
* Willingness to travel occasionally, including nights away from home
* Full UK/EU Driving Licence
Benefits
* Time Off: 33 days annual leave including bank holidays; additional birthday leave; option to purchase up to 5 extra days per year
* Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bike2Work Scheme, paid eye tests & contribution towards glasses, company sick pay, optional private healthcare
* Volunteering: 2 paid volunteering days per calendar year
* Family friendly: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave; compassionate leave; life insurance
* Memberships: Reimbursement for one annual professional subscription relevant to your work
Recruitment Process
* Closing date: Tuesday 16th September 2025 (role may close early if demand is high)
* Submit your CV via the Apply Now button; recruitment team will review and contact shortlisted candidates
* Interviews expected to take place at the end of September 2025
* We will contact applicants by email or phone (may be from a withheld number)
Nordex values, diversity & inclusion
Nordex values integrity, respect, colleagueship, and ownership. Our mission is to offer cutting-edge, reliable products and services while protecting the environment. Join the team and shape the future of energy with Nordex.
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