Service Technician - Wind

Astute People; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job description

Astute's Renewables team is partnering with one of the world's largest wind turbine manufacturers to recruit a Service Technician for its site in Carlisle.

The Service Technician role comes with a salary of £34,000 plus bonus and pension scheme and great career progression opportunities.

If you're an Electrical or Mechanical Engineer with a Level 3 or Equivalent qualification and you are looking to work for an organisation that offers a great team working environment, then upload your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

As a Service Technician you will:

1. Perform maintenance both scheduled and unscheduled according to company manuals and regulations.
2. Perform fault finding, troubleshooting and ad hoc repairs with autonomy when necessary.
3. Carry out more complex repairs/exchanges of components in collaboration with technical support including the lead technician.
4. Conduct all preparations works for maintenance activities.
5. Ensure HSE is a high focus by always following the regulations in place.
6. Ensure all equipment including vehicles to ensure all in good working and roadworthy order.
7. Complete any reporting accurately and on time.
8. Complete inventory checks and be responsible for ensuring materials needed are on site.
9. Other required service tasks.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

1. HNC, NVQ, Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical training/education.
2. Basic HSE knowledge and ability to develop skill set in this area.
3. Computer literate, using MS office, SAP and inhouse data systems.
4. Chester Step would be an advantage.
5. Experienced in understanding technical data to fault find and problem solve.
6. Knowledge of reading electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical diagrams.
7. Must hold valid driving license.

Personal skills

The Service Technician role would suit someone who is:

1. Able to work at heights, outside in all conditions.
2. A great team player.
3. Agile and able to adapt in a fast-paced industry.
4. Flexible to work overtime.
5. Proactive in their approach to tasks.

Salary and benefits of the Service Technician role

Salary of £34,000
Progression opportunities with clear structure to support you in your development.
Mon-Fri working week, with weekends on call (1 in 3)
33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
Pension Scheme, Cycle Scheme, EAP Scheme
5% company bonus

INDRENAstute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.