Wind Turbine Service Technician - Haslingden
Do you share our passion of renewable energy for a greener and sustainable future? Nordex has an exciting opportunity for the role of Wind Turbine Service Technician based at Haslingden. Contract Type: Permanent. Location: Haslingden. Hours: Our core hours are 40 per week (Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm) with a requirement to work overtime when required. Our Service Technicians are also required to be available for any breakdowns and faults at the weekend, working on‑call every 2nd or 3rd weekend (depending on the size of your team). Overtime is paid at time and a half, and you will receive an additional payment for the weekend you are on on‑call.
As a Wind Turbine Service Technician, you will be responsible for the servicing and maintenance of Nordex wind turbines covering turbines around the Haslingden area. You will carry out general and specialised work including repairs, troubleshooting and fault‑finding activities ensuring our wind turbines continue to achieve a high level of availability. You will be responsible for Wind Turbine availability, physically troubleshooting turbines not performing to capacity on various wind farms, analysing data and other information to create and support implementing action plans that will increase performance in the fleet.
Key Responsibilities
* On‑site performance analysis and action plan implementation
* Working closely with Technicians and Back Office staff to perform on‑the‑job demonstrations
* Supporting on‑site single turbine improvements on problem turbines
* Providing on‑site software & hardware updates
* Supporting online and phone technical support
* Creating reports on turbine or turbine components
* Parameter disabling and alarm change handling when necessary
What we are looking for
The ideal candidate will have experience of working in the Mechanical / Electrical industry and be able to demonstrate knowledge of reading electrical, hydraulic and mechanical diagrams. You will be mechanically or electrically trained through time‑served or a technical college qualification which should be at least NVQ Level 3 or equivalent. You should demonstrate you can identify and define problems, extract crucial information from technical data, and develop workable solutions to problems.
* The ability to adapt to an environment of continuous change and different challenges
* A positive attitude with a willingness to learn, lead and continuously improve
* Computer literate and confident in using MS Office packages, in‑house databases and workload management systems
* This role involves working at heights, up to 140m. You will need to be fit and healthy and pass a working at height test.
* You will be required to travel on an occasional basis which includes nights away from home
* A full UK / EU Driving Licence is required for this role.
Time Off
* 33 days annual leave including bank holidays. After two years continual service you will be entitled to an additional day’s holiday per annum (Maximum 5 days).
* Additional day off for your birthday.
* Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days of additional annual leave each year.
Benefits
* Employee Assistance Programme (offering therapy sessions)
* Bike2Work Scheme
* Paid eye tests & contribution towards glasses
* Company sick pay scheme
* Option to purchase private healthcare
Volunteering
All employees can use 2 paid working days per calendar year to carry out volunteering activities in your local community.
Family friendly
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, compassionate leave, and life insurance.
Professional Memberships
Nordex will reimburse the cost of one annual professional subscription fee to one professional institution relevant to your work.
Recruitment Process
The closing date for this role is Friday 24th October 2025, however the role could close early if we receive an overwhelming response. Intervals: submit CV via Apply Now, then review and possible interview in early November 2025. We appreciate all applications and will contact you soon.
Nordex Values, Diversity & Inclusion
We embrace integrity, respect, collegiality and ownership. Our mission is to offer cutting‑edge, reliable products and services, generating value for customers while protecting the environment.
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