Our Wind Turbine Technicians play an essential role in ensuring the efficient maintenance and repair of our onshore wind turbines. Our technicians are at the heart of our service business, and you will receive full support from our team of experts in your day-to-day role.

We are looking for a qualified Electrical Technician to join our dedicated team in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire. It is essential that you are permanently located within a commutable distance from this location. 

Your role as an Electrical Wind Turbine Technician

• Working together as a 2 or 3 person team, you will be responsible for fault finding, inspections, testing, repairs, risk assessments and maintaining safety standards to ensure our turbines are operating efficiently
• You will be based within your own geographical area; however, you may be asked to travel for training or to support other areas
• Every day is different, you are required to fault find, troubleshoot and solve complex problems
• You will follow health and safety procedures and attend training and workshops that are designed to support your safety
• We will provide exceptional training and guidance to ensure that you can climb our wind turbines safely and efficiently. It is essential that you are physically fit and able to work at height
• You will liaise closely with your in-house technical team and service dispatch coordinator who plan and provide your daily work schedules
• At ENERCON, our ambition for every technician is to give you the skills and competence to become highly effective. You may be required to assist in mechanical tasks and will be offered training to become multi-skilled
• Once you have completed key training, you will work with 35KV (high voltage) switching.
• We provide you with essential PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), tools, work vehicles, IT equipment, and all training necessary for the role.

The key qualities and experience that we look for,

• Minimum level 3 SVQ/NVQ qualification in Electrical or Engineering
• Time served apprentice Electrician
• A passion for Wind Energy and the importance of Health and Safety in the role
• Proficient IT skills including Microsoft applications
• A proactive, motivated, and resourceful team player
• A desire to learn and complete all relevant training and courses
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and complete your work to the highest standards
• Previous turbine experience is beneficial
• A full, valid UK (United Kingdom) driving license

Why choose a career with ENERCON?

Our experience – With over 40 years’ experience of producing, installing, and maintaining our own onshore wind turbines, we do not need to rely on our competitors for projects, we are pioneers of our own technology.

You will contribute to a more sustainable future – Onshore wind is one of the most cost-effective ways to generate energy and protect our climate, you will play a vital role in ensuring that we maximise our clean energy for generations to come.

Our vision - We put our vision of ‘Energy for the world’ at the heart of our corporate action meaning that our Company initiatives and daily objectives are aligned.

We are reliable – Founded in 1984, ENERCON is well-established. You will receive full support in your role, meaning you are in safe hands.

Our investment in you – We invest in our people and provide exceptional training and benefits. Whether you are joining the sector for the first time, or coming to us with experience, our expert in-house training team will provide you with pathways for progression and self-development.

About ENERCON

ENERCON is recognised as a global pioneer in the onshore wind energy sector. As the manufacturer of Wind Turbines, ENERCON are at the forefront of innovative design technology. Our products offer many unique characteristics including rotor blade design, control technology and grid connection technology.

We produce, sell, and install our own turbines on behalf of our clients and we offer a high standard of service contracts to maintain and repair turbines throughout their lifecycle.  

We are proud of the culture that we have created. We support our employees to deliver the best possible results and we care deeply about the high standard of products that we offer.

What we offer you

• Your starting salary is £38,000 per annum
• Your hours of work are 7.30 am to 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday.
• Weekend on-call operates on a Rota basis, between the hours of 7.30 am to 4.30pm, on Saturday and Sunday. You will receive a payment of £75 per day, as well as 1.5 x basic salary for the on-call hours you work
• Overtime is paid x1.5 basic pay
• Bank holidays are paid at x1.5 plus a day’s leave in lieu
• An overnight allowance is applicable when you are required to travel
• You receive 33 days annual leave, (25 days leave, plus 8 public holidays)
• Enhanced Company pension (8% employer and 5% employee contribution)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Cash back health care plan including dental, optical, discounted gym memberships and complimentary therapies
• Health & wellbeing program
• Employee referral program of up to £1000, for every successful referral.

How to Apply

Please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button and attach your CV. Please only apply if you live within a 40 minute commute from Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.