Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Wind Turbine Engineer (Scotland Patch)
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Wind Turbine Service Engineer (Scotland Patch)
£35,000 - £45,000 + Door-to-Door Pay + Unlimited Overtime + Company Benefits + Vestas Training
Location
Edinburgh - Scotland Patch
Are you a Wind Turbine Service Engineer looking to maximise your earnings with unlimited overtime, door-to-door pay, and industry-leading training on Vestas turbines?
This UK-based renewable energy specialist provides nationwide operation, maintenance, and technical support for onshore wind turbines in the 200kW to 850kW range. Operating across England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, the company delivers high-quality O&M, performance optimisation, technical upgrades, and asset support to maximise turbine availability and long-term value.
In this role, you will carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance on onshore wind turbines across Scotland. You will be responsible for servicing, inspection, fault-finding, and repair of turbine mechanical systems, component replacement, report completion, and working safely at height across remote wind farm sites. The role offers unlimited overtime, door-to-door pay, and regular opportunities to increase earnings. You will also receive specialist training on Vestas turbines to further develop your technical skills within the renewable energy industry.
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This role would suit a mechanically biased engineer with experience working on wind turbines, heavy machinery, or rotating equipment who is looking for a varied, field-based position with excellent overtime opportunities and long-term career progression.
The Role
- Planned and reactive mechanical maintenance on onshore wind turbines
- Servicing, inspection, and mechanical fault finding on turbine systems
- Repair and replacement of mechanical components in line with OEM standards
- Supporting hydraulic and electrical works where required
- Working safely at height in remote wind farm environments
- Covering a Scotland-based patch with national travel when required
- Weekly stayaways required depending on project location
- Door-to-door pay and unlimited overtime available
- Monday-Friday, no on-call rota
The Person
- Proven experience working on wind turbines, heavy machinery, or similar mechanical equipment
- Mechanically biased engineering background
- Comfortable working at height and in varying weather conditions
- Full UK driving licence
- Willing to travel across Scotland and stay away during the week when required
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Keywords
Mechanical, Wind Turbine Service Engineer, Wind Turbine Engineer, Renewable Energy, Field Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Wind Technician, Vestas, Hydraulics, Onshore Wind, Overtime, Door-to-Door Pay, Scotland, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen, Inverness, Fife
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications and skill set.
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