Service Technician - Barnstaple, United Kingdom - Vestas

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Are you interested in new technology and have an electrical, mechanical or hydraulics background? Do you enjoy working with your hands and bring solutions to technical problems? We are looking for a Service Technician in Barnstable.

At Vestas you will havethe opportunity to develop your skills together with the global presence within wind energy and contribute to a greener world.

EVP NCE > SBU NCE Service > UK/IRE Area - South

Operating within the Northern & Central Europe business unit of Vestas Wind Systems A/S, Vestas Celtic Wind Technology Ltd focuses exclusively on selling, constructing and operating onshore wind power plants in UK and Ireland.

With offices in Warrington andDublin, the Service Department looks after the servicing and maintenance of over 1,560 wind turbines in UK and Ireland.

Vestas Celtic Wind Technology Ltd is synonymous with professionalism, innovation and the capability of providing robust business solutions for our customers.

The Service department is responsible for service and maintenance of the wind farms within UK and Ireland. The department has an open and informal culture, where teamwork and good communication is the key to our success. You will have the opportunity to workin an exciting industry and in a team of highly motivated employees.


Responsibilities:


  • You will be required to develop a detailed knowledge of our wind turbines to enable you to perform daily maintenance and other field service related tasks.
  • Working to the highest safety and environmental standards whilst ensuring that service targets are met, you will be part of a team of technicians working throughout the region.
  • Carry out periodic service inspections in accordance with Vestas specifications together with component replacement (both electrical and mechanical) and troubleshooting on the systems
  • Working with both the other technicians and supervisors in the field, whilst also having regular contact with the officebased staff.

Qualifications:


  • Previous experience from a mechanical, electrical or electronics background within a similar industry
  • You must have solid proven problem solving and faultfinding skills
  • The ability to work at height and in adverse weather conditions
  • You must hold a full, clean driving licence.
  • Previous accreditation as an AT/CT under WTSR would be advantageous
Competencies

  • Experience of team working
  • An enthusiastic approach, being selfmotivated and well organised
  • Good verbal and written communication skills, both internal and externally
  • A good understanding of, and commitment to, the highest standard of health & safety in the work environment
  • A good level of computer literacy, used to software, apps and related
What we offer
We offer the chance to work in a leader in industry, with the training and development to match.

Every day will be different, and it will give you a chance to work with some experienced colleagues both locally and further afield.

We offer an attractive benefitspackage that will include private healthcare, pension scheme, 25 days annual holiday plus statutory bank holidays.

Additional information

You will be based out of Service Hub in Barnstable, Devon, working on wind farms in the area, also travelling across the UK region is expected from time-to-time.

Possibly further training in Denmark may be expected.
About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyoneelse.

We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us.

With more than 145 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experiencein wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.

With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal:
to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future. Vestas promotesa diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal accessto opportunity.
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