Service Technician

Do you have a background within mechanical, electrical or hydraulics? Then this could the opportunity for you!
Region NCE > SBU NCE Service > England North

The Service department is responsible for service and maintenance of the wind farms within UK and Ireland. The department has an open and informal culture, where teamwork and good communication is the key to our success. You will have the opportunity to work in an exciting industry and in a team of highly motivated employees.

Responsibilities
Your main responsibilities will be:

• You will be required to develop a detailed knowledge of our wind turbines to enable you to perform daily maintenance and other field service-related tasks
• Working to the highest safety and environmental standards whilst ensuring that service targets are met, you will be part of a team of technicians working throughout the region
• Carry out periodic service inspections in accordance with Vestas's specifications
• Component replacement (both electrical and mechanical) and troubleshooting on the systems
• Working with both the other technicians and supervisors in the field, whilst also having regular contact with the office-based staff

Qualifications

• You will have a proven history from a mechanical, electrical or hydraulics background within a similar industry.
• You must have proven problem solving and fault-finding skills
• The ability to work at height and in adverse weather conditions
• You must hold a full, clean driving licence
• Previous accreditation as an AT/CT under WTSR would be advantageous

Competencies
As a person, we believe you have/are:

• Experience of team working
• An enthusiastic approach, being self-motivated and well organised
• Good verbal and written communication skills, both internal and externally
• A significant understanding of, and commitment to, the highest standard of health & safety in the work environment
• A good level of computer literacy, used to software, apps and related tools

What we offer
Working as a Service Technician at Vestas is your opportunity to leverage your expertise within electricity, mechanics, and hydraulics while being part of one of the global leaders in sustainable energy solutions. We offer technical training programs to ensure that Vestas' Service Technicians are some of the most technically accomplished people in the industry. We take elaborate measures to keep you safe - at Vestas, we operate by a safety-first principle and working safely is a condition of employment. Every day will be different, and it will give you a chance to work with some experienced colleagues both locally and further afield. Apart from this, Vestas offers an attractive salary and benefits package.

Additional information
Your work location will be at Vestas office at Hull, GB. Travel is expected across UK & Ireland and occasional travel across Europe.
Applications are handled on an ongoing basis. Please apply online with your letter of motivation and CV.