DEUTSCHE WINDTECHNIK is Germany’s largest Independent Service Provider offering a comprehensive service package for Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) from one single source. With more than 6,600 WTGs under contract and more than 1,800 employees operating in several European countries, Deutsche Windtechnik sets the bar for Independent Service Provider services in the European wind energy sector.

In 2015, Deutsche Windtechnik entered the UK market and now has over 640 WTG’s/700MW under Service & Maintenance contracts, our aim being to expand further into both onshore and offshore markets. Deutsche Windtechnik Ltd‘s head office is located in Edinburgh.

You will work closely with all departments in the UK and other group companies to ensure we are providing a level of service expected from a market leader. Although the majority of your time will be spent working in the UK you may be expected to spend some periods working with colleagues in Germany and in other DWT group countries.

At Deutsche Windtechnik Ltd, we need to make our people our priority and make it our mission to give customers a choice outside of traditional OEM service provision. Our vision is to be the preferred independent service provider for all wind farm owners and operators by making our services safer, cleaner, efficient, compliant, and right the first time.

The Traveling Wind Turbine Technician will be responsible for the routine preventative maintenance of the wind turbine, mechanical, electrical, gearbox and hydraulic systems. Unscheduled maintenance and carrying out retrofits along with emergency breakdowns and major component exchanges are also a key responsibility.

Location

North Scotland

The Traveling Wind Turbine Technician is responsible for the following:

The provision of preventative and corrective maintenance on wind turbines as per DWT instructions
Completion of all relevant paperwork, including work order cards, checklists, AWPs etc.
Lead a team of technicians ensuring all health and safety procedures are followed
Replacement of major turbine components e.g. generators and gearboxes
Troubleshoot on mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems
Assist in all areas of site operations

Provide safe access and egress to all people in the work party
Establish and maintain general safety from the system
Comply with customer site rules
Report all incidents and occurrences as per Deutsche Windtechnik company Health and Safety policy
Be willing to be trained and conduct statutory inspection as and when
Partake in rota for on call cover on weekends and bank holidays

As a minimum the candidate should have:

Relevant formal qualifications minimum SVQ/ NVQ level 3 (electrical, mechanical etc) and/or comprehensive experience in a relevant industry
Ideally two years of hydraulic, electrical, or mechanical experience in an industrial environment e.g. wind farms, power stations, industrial process plant or similar heavy engineering maintenance environments
Valid driving licence

Candidates will preferably have:

Valid health and safety certificates
IT proficient on MS Suite

The following attributes are in all candidates

Teamwork and collaboration

The ability to work at heights
Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions
Strategic and analytical thinker
Problem solving
Willingness to travel on occasional basis
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong communication skills

Other essentials you need to have:

Pass a pre-employment medical and fitness test before a formal offer of employment is confirmed.
You will also need to provide the correct Right to Work documentation and relevant qualifications.

Deutsche Windtechnik is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a work environment that is free from discrimination and where employees are treated with dignity and respect. Employment at DWT is based solely on an individual’s merit and qualifications, which are directly related to job competence. DWT does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, ancestry, genetic information, citizenship, religion, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, rules or regulations. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, promotion and benefits.

Please make us aware if there are any adjustments that need to be made during the recruitment process

The opportunity to be part of one team that support each other and work together
A challenging and diverse work environment

Opportunities for professional and personal development
Celebrate achievements together at yearly company events

32 days annual leave (increases with length of service)
Private Health Insurance (which includes free online GP appointments, travel insurance and optical/ dental cash back option)
Employee Assistance Programme which provides employees with 24/7 confidential help
Private Pension Scheme
Life Assurance
Performance related bonus

If so, we would like to get to know you!

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Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we are unable to get in contact with all applicants.  If you have not heard from us within three weeks of applying, please assume that your application has not been successful.

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