Wind Turbine Technician

ZipRecruiter; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Electrical Technicians - Wind Turbine

• £33.25 p/h Days | £37.25 p/h Nights (PAYE)
• Rolling 12-Month Contract
• 14 Days On / 14 Days Off (SOV)
• North East England (Travel Covered)

We’re actively hiring multiple experienced Electrical Technicians for a major offshore wind farm project with a leading provider of skilled personnel in the wind energy sector.

Whether you're ready to start now or in the coming months, this long-term opportunity offers career progression, top-tier training, and the chance to work on one of the most advanced platforms in the industry.

Electrical Technician - Role Overview

• Offshore installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of advanced Low & High Voltage systems
• Rolling 12-month contract with long-term project potential
• On a 14/14 rotational schedule, based from a North East UK port
• Support from an assigned back-office team located just 5 miles from site

Requirements

• Previous electrical experience on wind turbine (onshore or offshore)
• Recognised electrical qualifications - or related work experience (e.g. NVQ, City & Guilds)
• Right to work in the UK

Training & Development

• 2-Week Intro Course on turbine-specific systems (Mon-Fri, 9-5) — £26.50p/h
• Ongoing paid training to progress to Authorised Technician and HV/Supervisor roles
• Manufacturer-specific courses paid at £14ph
• All training, PPE, accommodation, and travel costs covered

Benefits

• Long-term job stability on a high-profile project
• Healthcare cover (discounts on appointments, gym, therapy, GP, etc.)
• Clear path to career progression within the offshore wind industry
• £250 referral bonus for successful technician recommendations

If you're a committed technician looking to level up your career in the wind industry, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now for this position of Electrical Technician - Wind Turbine or refer a colleague and earn a bonus!