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Join Vestas and Contribute to the Advancement of Renewable Energy
Are you interested in building your technical abilities in a manufacturing workplace while contributing to a cleaner future? Do you want to be part of a team that helps support the production of top-quality wind turbine blades?
At Vestas, you’ll join a skilled and collaborative maintenance team where safety, innovation, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. If you enjoy problem-solving, working with advanced equipment, and supporting daily operations, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
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Vestas Technology & Operations > Blades Manufacturing > IoW Blades
About the Role
The Maintenance Department is a key support function within the blade manufacturing process. Our team of 24 Maintenance Technicians is responsible for servicing and maintaining tools, equipment, machinery, and transport systems across the site.
Our mission ensures that:
- All equipment operates to the required standards
- Breakdowns are resolved efficiently
- Maintenance activities are accurately recorded within the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system
Responsibilities
As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for:
- Maintaining electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical equipment, as well as hand tools
- Maintaining calibration and measurement equipment and associated systems
- Diagnosing and interrogating PLC-controlled equipment and systems
- Administering maintenance systems, including planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown support
- Ensuring work areas are maintained in a safe and clean condition using 5S methodology
- Contributing to supplier evaluations for maintenance-related equipment and services
- Working safely at all times and maintaining a strong safety culture among colleagues
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- Technical or vocational qualification in a maintenance-related discipline
- OEM training on key equipment
- Demonstrated experience maintaining equipment in a manufacturing setting
Competencies
To excel in this role, you should possess:
- A collaborative approach
- A proactive safety mindset
- Good problem-solving skills
- The flexibility and willingness to work shifts
- The ability to adapt readily and remain effective under changing conditions
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
Working Hours
This role operates within our 24/7 manufacturing environment and requires participation in a rotating shift pattern.
Work Schedule:
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4 consecutive day shifts: 06:45 – 19:00
- Followed by 4 days off
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4 consecutive night shifts: 18:45 – 07:00 (next day)
- Followed by 4 days off
Each shift comprises 12.25 hours, with structured working patterns ensuring regular rest periods. Willingness and ability to work both day and night shifts is essential.
Benefits
At Vestas, we offer:
- Performance Bonus: Up to 5% of basic salary, subject to business and KPI achievement
- Annual Leave: 19.6 days’ holiday entitlement for a full holiday year
- Pension Scheme: Automatic enrolment after 3 months, with employee contributions starting at 1.5% and a generous employer contribution of 7.5%
- Private Medical & Dental Cover:
- Company-funded BUPA medical insurance, and Cigna dental cover from your first day
- Optional cover available for partners and dependent children under 18 at employee’s expense
- Life Assurance Cover: Equivalent to four times your basic salary, effective from the first day
About Vestas
Vestas is the global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. With over 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience, we are pioneering new solutions to create a sustainable future.
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Our 39,000 employees globally form a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution—today, tomorrow, and far into the future. We value a diverse and inclusive workforce that recognises and leverages different experiences, skills, and perspectives.
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Commitment to Fair Recruitment
At Vestas, we conduct a fair hiring process, evaluating candidates based solely on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support fairness, we kindly ask candidates to remove any personal information—such as photos, dates of birth, gender pronouns, or marital status—from their CV before submission. Your CV should focus solely on your professional and educational background and essential contact details (email and phone number).
We also train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review processes to ensure fairness.
DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognise the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEIB) in driving innovation and success. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, especially those who might feel hesitant due to identity or assumptions about meeting criteria.
Our CEO states: “Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to solve complex industry challenges.” We embrace unique perspectives to empower a sustainable, green energy future.
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