- You will develop a detailed knowledge of our wind turbines to enable you to perform daily maintenance and repairs and other field service-related tasks
- Carrying out periodic service inspections following Vestas's specifications together with component replacement (both electrical and mechanical) and troubleshooting the systems
- Work with both the other technicians and supervisors in the field, whilst also having regular contact with the office-based staff
- Experience from a mechanical, electrical, or hydraulics background within a similar industry. Electrical background is advantageous.
- A proven solid fault-finding ability
- Full, clean driving license
- A good level of computer literacy used to software, apps, and related tools
- Fluency in English is required
- Motivated by teamwork, communication with other parts of the organization as well as service-minded
- Structured and organized, understanding of business needs
- Good problem-solving and fault-finding skills
- Flexible, as travel to other regions in the business unit as well as unplanned overtime, may occur
- A significant understanding of, and commitment to, the highest standard of health & safety in the work environment
Service Technician - Shetland, United Kingdom - Vestas
Description
Are you interested in working for the ever-growing renewable energy? Do you enjoy new technologies and have a background in electrical field? With our comprehensive training, you will be equipped with the knowledge and experience to be the best in your field. We are currently looking for Service Technicians to join our team in Shetland. Join us in fulfilling our vision of becoming the global leader in sustainable energy solutions
Region NCE > SBU NCE Service > Shetland 1
Operating within the Northern & West Europe business unit of Vestas Wind Systems A/S, Vestas Celtic focuses exclusively on selling, constructing, and operating onshore wind power plants in UK and Ireland. With offices in Warrington and Dublin, the service department looks after the servicing and maintenance of wind turbines in the UK and Ireland. Vestas Celtic is synonymous with professionalism, innovation, and the capability of providing robust business solutions for our customers. We are looking for one Service Technician to join our team, carrying out maintenance and troubleshooting, including blade inspection and repairs of the wind farms near Shetland Service Hub area.
Responsibilities
As Service Technician your primary tasks will be:
Qualifications
Competencies
As a person, we believe you have/are:
What we offer
We offer you the chance to work for a leader in the industry, with the training and development to match. Every day will be different, and it will give you a chance to work with some skilled colleagues both locally and further afield. We offer an attractive benefits package that will include private healthcare, a pension scheme, days annual holiday plus statutory bank holidays.
Additional information
This role will operate from our service base in Shetland.
This is a regional-based role and so travel throughout the region is to be expected. You should live in the Shetland Islands. You may also be asked to support other regions if required by the business.
We look forward to seeing your application as soon as possible, as interviews will be held on a regular basis. Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 9th of May 4.
We conduct ongoing interviews and close the position once the right person has been found. All inquiries are treated confidentially.
Please note: We amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date.
DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.