Wind Turbine Technician

WE OFFER UK VISA SPONSORSHIP — Wind Turbine Technician (O&M)

Location: London
Contract: Permanent / 2-year renewable (site-dependent)
Start: Immediate – rolling hires
Salary: £42,000–£44,000 per year (depending on experience & role) + site allowances for offshore roles
Reports to: Site O&M Manager / Service Operations Lead

About us

Rakuba Solutions sources and sponsors experienced technical talent for the UK renewables sector. We partner with major O&M contractors, OEMs and developers to fast-track vetted technicians into high-quality roles with visa support, bridging training, and full compliance packs.

Role summary

We’re recruiting Wind Turbine Technicians for operation & maintenance teams. You’ll carry out routine inspections, fault-finding, component replacement, preventative maintenance, and support commissioning activities both onshore and offshore (role dependent). Safe, efficient turbine availability is your priority.

Key responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on wind turbines (rotor, gearbox, generator, electrical systems).
• Fault diagnosis, repair and replacement of mechanical and electrical components.
• Assist with commissioning, testing and upgrade works.
• Work at height tasks (hub and nacelle) and confined-space duties as required.
• Maintain accurate service reports (SCADA logs, work packs) and communicate with Ops/Control.
• Follow all HSE/site procedures, report incidents and participate in toolbox talks.
• Mentor junior technicians and support site induction activities.

Must-have qualifications & experience

• TVET/Technical diploma or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or similar.
• Minimum 1–3 years of electrical/mechanical maintenance experience (3+ years preferred for senior roles). Experience with industrial, electrical or HVAC plant accepted.
• Practical experience in fault-finding, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and electrical control panels.
• Good spoken and written English (safety-critical communication).
• Valid passport and right to travel/work (we will sponsor UK visa).
• Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) or willingness to obtain.

Essential certifications or commitment to obtain

• GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) — or willingness to complete before start.
• Offshore roles: BOSIET / CA-EBS (or commitment to complete prior to offshore mobilisation).
• Working at height competence and verification of safe-lift/MEWP operation (IPAF/Equivalent preferred).
• Health & safety training (manual handling, first aid) — copies required with application or proof of booking.

Desirable (makes candidate stand out)

• Prior wind turbine O&M experience (any OEM: Vestas, Siemens Gamesa, GE, Nordex).
• SCADA troubleshooting, PLC/electrical protection experience.
• CSCS/UK site card equivalents or experience working on UK construction/energy sites.
• B2 English or higher; driving licence desirable.

What we provide

• Full UK visa sponsorship (Skilled Worker route / CoS) — we handle paperwork with our sponsor partners.
• Pre-departure compliance pack support (attestation, PCC guidance, medical checklist).
• 2–4 week UK bridging induction: H&S, turbine-specific processes, site induction & hands-on familiarisation.
• Assistance with travel, initial accommodation where required, onboarding & employer introductions.
• Competitive salary + overtime/site allowances, PPE and training sponsored by employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Contractual / Temporary
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: ₹5,000,000.00 - ₹5,200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid sick time