Our Electrical 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.
The role is based from our service station in Port Glasgow where you report to daily. You will work across the West of Scotland with travel to other locations for training and to support our teams across the UK.
Your role as an Electrical Wind Turbine Technician

• Together with your teammate, you will be responsible for carrying out risk assessments, method statements, inspections, repairs, and maintaining safety standards to ensure our turbines are operating efficiently
• ENERCON will provide detailed 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 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 posing new challenges, you are required to fault find, troubleshoot, and solve complex problems
• You will adhere to health and safety requirements and attend training and workshops that are designed to support your safety
• You will liaise closely with your in-house technical team and service dispatch coordinator who provide on-the-field support and plan your work schedule
• All necessary tools, IT equipment, PPE and essential parts will be provided along with the use of your team van to travel to sites.
• 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 essential training, you will work with 35KV (high voltage) switching.

The key qualities and experience that we look for,

• Minimum SVQ / NVQ level 3 qualification in Electrical
• Time served apprentice
• 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 40 years’ experience of producing, installing, and maintaining our own onshore wind turbines, we do not need to rely on our competitors, we are pioneers of our own technology.
Your contribution 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 objectives are aligned.
We are reliable – Founded in 1984, ENERCON are well established worldwide. 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.
What we offer you

• Your starting salary is £37,000 per annum, plus overtime and overnight allowances. Your basic salary increases upon completion of essential training.
• Your hours of work are 7.30 am to 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday.
• On-call is carried out on a Rota basis between the hours of 7.30 am to 4.30pm on Saturday or Sunday. You will receive a payment of £75 per day, as well as 1.5 x basic for the hours you work
• Overtime is optional and uncapped. You will be paid x1.5 basic pay for hours worked
• 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 away from home
• 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. We always aim to come back to you as soon as possible.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £37,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Financial planning services
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you have your own transport or can get to Port Glasgow on a daily basis by other means?
• Do you have experience working on 3 phase electrics?

Experience:

• Electrical: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: ET-Glasgow