UK Travel Technician

Gamesa; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in renewable energy is seeking a UK Travel Technician to perform service and maintenance on wind turbines. The role involves leading a team, conducting fault diagnosis, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates have an electrical education and experience in troubleshooting systems. Travel across the UK and internationally is required, with a focus on personal and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Pension scheme

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical & dental insurances

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driving license.
• Willingness to travel internationally, including potential for 4-week rotations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Conduct remote diagnosis of turbine faults.
• Collaborate with 3rd party technicians for EHS compliance.
• Provide onsite support for operational issues.
• Assist in emergency response plans.

Skills

Proactive approach to Health and Safety

Strong communication skills

Ability to lead a small team

Electrical fault finding

Troubleshooting on electrical/mechanical systems

Education

Electrical education level 3 or above

Job description

UK Travel Technician – Siemens Gamesa

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Imagine being part of a dedicated team of technicians, where every day you contribute to the future of renewable energy. You’ll engage in the service and scheduled maintenance of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy wind turbine generators, ensuring compliance with internal processes, UK and overseas legislation, and EHS standards. Your role will be dynamic, involving travel across the UK and potentially overseas, with shifts that offer a balance of work and time off. Embrace the challenge of working on an SOV or traveling via helicopter, and make a tangible impact on our mission for sustainability.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Lead a team in delivering scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Conduct remote diagnosis of turbine faults and support technical supervision of critical tasks.
• Collaborate with 3rd party technicians and contractors to ensure EHS compliance and effective execution of work.
• Maintain compliance with customer and contractual obligations, ensuring site rules and regulations are followed.
• Provide onsite support for customer operational issues and assist in emergency response plans.

What You Bring

• A proactive approach to all areas of Health and Safety for both yourself and your team.
• An electrical education at level 3 or above (e.g. NVQ 3/City & Guilds/HNC or equivalent). Preference given to candidates with a strong electrical background.
• Previous experience of carrying out fault finding or troubleshooting on electrical/mechanical systems highly advantageous.
• Professional experience working on service and maintenance of Electrical / mechanical systems, preferably offshore.
• Proven ability to safely motivate and lead a small team.
• A strong communicator willing to undertake assignments and work individually.
• Due to the location of the role and the role requirements, the successful candidate must have a valid driving license.
• Willingness to travel to all regions of the world, potential for 4 week rotations in Asia.

About The Team

Join a global team committed to tackling the climate crisis and reducing carbon emissions. Our culture of trust and empowerment allows you to bring your ideas to life, supported by a diverse group of colleagues who share a passion for renewable energy. We focus on personal and professional development, offering opportunities to grow within our organization.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards / Benefits

• A competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Pension scheme with employer contribution.
• 26 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays.
• Salary sacrifice schemes such as private medical & dental insurances, cycle to work, discounted gym membership plus several other lifestyle benefits to suit you.