RWE

Wind Turbine Technician - 12 month FTC

RWE  •  Grimsby, GB (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description


RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.
To start as soon as possible, full time, 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Functional area: Operations & Maintenance

An exciting 12 month opportunity to join a forward-thinking creative team, operating and maintaining the Humber Gateway Offshore Wind Farm. Utilising your electrical or mechanical foundation and health and safety focus, you would be responsible for routine annual maintenance, fault finding, major component exchanges, and high voltage switching. This role is career-focused and offers a great deal of personal development for a committed individual

About the role

  • Carry out the maintenance of offshore wind turbines and the associated balance of plant. Including servicing, troubleshooting, reactive and proactive maintenance, periodic inspections, modifications, retrofits, and main component exchanges
  • Act early and adjust to changing conditions to limit breakdowns and improve energy production
  • Utilise SCADA systems and other computer programmes to interrogate the turbine controller, reset faults, instigate maintenance activities, and build up fault histories
  • Have a adjustable approach to working hours around the weather and workload. To be on call outside of normal working hours and be open to travel to other sites within our fleet
  • Preparation of work plans, recording of tasks and documentation within SAP
  • Assist in all areas of the site operations. Working on improvement projects, repairs, RCA's, and other non-routine works
  • Enact a number of roles under the Wind Turbine Safety Rules; Authorised Technician, Competent Technician
  • Candidate to work towards 33Kv SAP authorisation under the RWE operational safety rules with training provided
  • Positively engage in the development of new and improved work procedures and best practices. This will include assisting with the writing of Operational Procedures, Method Statements, Work Instructions, and Approved Written Procedures
  • Identify & take ownership of tasks or projects to improve Health and Safety, Wind Turbine performance, or general working
  • Work in a small team with minimal supervision

Job requirements and experience

  • Completed an Engineering apprenticeship. Qualified to NVQ level 3 or equivalent in a relevant technical discipline
  • Have demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex systems and demonstrate a high level of understanding when reading schematic drawings
  • Bring a collaborative mindset, offer suggestions for improvement, and support a positive team environment
  • A sound understanding of HSSE systems, an ability to establish and maintain a safe work environment, and an understanding of reporting procedures
  • Experienced slinger and banksman
  • Willingness to travel in some special cases to support other sites within our fleet and for training courses
  • Good IT skills including MS Office
  • A Full UK Driving Licence
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal

Shift Pattern: 7 days on and 7 days off (Tuesday to Monday)

Applicants must live within a one-hour drive from the site for operational purposes

An offer of employment in this role may require holding active or ability to pass National Security vetting to SC level. Failure to obtain and or maintain National Security Vetting to SC may result in the removal of job offers and or existing employment.

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Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 93289, application period: 02/09/2026
Any questions? Contact HR: Marie Bennell, marie.bennell@rwe.com #LI-MB1



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We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters

As a global leader, RWE Offshore Wind is shaping tomorrow's energy on the high seas. We are active across Europe, Japan and Korea. We have already 18 wind farms in operation with an installed capacity of over 3 gigawatts. With over 20 years’ experience in developing, building, operating and maintaining offshore wind farms we have established long-term partnerships, working hand in hand with local businesses and communities. Every year, we invest millions of euros in new offshore wind projects and support harbours, educational programmes, local organisations and more. Our passionate workforce is committed to driving technological and sustainable improvements, delivering construction projects on time and within budget to the highest quality and safety standards, and contributing to the energy world of tomorrow.

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About RWE

RWE is leading the way to a clean energy world. With its investment and growth strategy Growing Green, RWE is contributing significantly to the success of the energy transition and the decarbonisation of the energy system. Around 20,000 employees work for the company in almost 30 countries worldwide. RWE is already one of the leading companies in the field of renewable energy. RWE is investing billions of euros in expanding its generation portfolio, in particular in offshore and onshore wind, solar energy and batteries. It is perfectly complemented by its global energy trading. RWE is decarbonising its business in line with the 1.5-degree reduction pathway and will phase out coal by 2030. RWE will be net-zero by 2040. Fully in line with the company’s purpose — Our energy for a sustainable life.

Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Essen, DE
Year Founded
1898
Website
rwe.com
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