Onshore Wind Turbine Technician - South Wales

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Role is to be primarily based at our site in Llandarcy. Visits and support required to all South Wales sites.

The Wind Turbine Technician is responsible with others, to provide maintenance, servicing and inspection of wind turbines and balance of plant, to ensure the assets are maintained in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner, maximising the commercial value within compliant requirements.

About the role

• Carry out maintenance and servicing of wind turbines and balance of plant, including servicing, reactive and proactive maintenance, inspections, modifications, retrofits and main component exchanges.
• Work in a small team with minimal supervision; work proactively and flexibly to minimise failures and maximise the Energy Yield.
• Utilise SCADA systems and other computer based systems to interrogate turbines, to reset faults, to instigate maintenance activities and build up a fault / failure history.
• Be prepared to have a flexible approach to working hours around the weather and workload, to be on call outside normal working hours and flexible to travel to other sites within South Wales.
• Maintain maintenance records, electronic and paper, of all work performed on plant.
• Proactively assist in all areas of site operations, working on projects, spares and other non-routine works.
• Adhere to the Companies HSSE Management system.
• Proactively identify & take ownership of tasks or projects to improve safety, turbine performance or general working.

Job requirements and experience

• Proven wind turbine technician, related to O&M (preferred); extensive experience in wind turbine maintenance.
• Demonstrated advanced use of complex power tools such as hydraulic rams, inductive heaters and diagnostic tools (e.g. advance fluke meter functions, VOB data collection).
• A sound understanding of HSSE systems, to establish a safe work environment.
• Self-motivated with a strong desire and commitment to performance; ability to work effectively within a small team with minimal supervision; Good communications skills written and verbal.
• Experienced in mechanical, electrical, power electronics and hydraulic trouble shooting and maintenance activities; have a proven ability to troubleshoot on complex systems.
• Competent slinger and banksman; First Aid at Work, Working at Heights Training / Tower Rescue.
• Willingness to travel in some special cases to support other onshore sites; a full UK driving licence.
• Basic computer operation skills, familiarity with internet based program navigation, and ability to generate and interpret computer data; strong ability to read, interpret and understand drawings and schematics to develop procedures, validate work activity and ensure that risks are identified and mitigated.

Your benefits

We aim to make your time with us as rewarding as possible by fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Alongside competitive pay and opportunities for growth, we care about your well-being and the balance between work and life. Our benefits include:

• Flexible and hybrid working, enabling a balance between remote work and in-office collaboration.
• Company pension scheme to help secure your future.
• Employee stock programme giving you a stake in our success.
• Training and development opportunities to support your professional growth.

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 93733, application period: 23/10/2026
Any questions? Contact HR: Lee Harbin, lee.harbin@rwe.com

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We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters

RWE Renewables Europe & Australia is a leading player in the renewable energy sector with over 30 years of experience. We currently operate onshore wind farms, solar plants and battery storage systems with around 5 gigawatts of installed capacity in our core markets in Europe and Australia.

Supported by a workforce of around 2,000 employees, we continue to expand our renewable generation capacity in a value-accretive way. Our expertise spans the entire project lifecycle: we develop, plan, finance, build and operate our projects. With a strong project pipeline, we are working with communities to create a long-term value for everyone, today and for the future.