Fleet Servicing Senior Technician

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

Functional area: Operations & Maintenance

Fleet Servicing is an established annual servicing team within Operations Portfolio Management that is responsible for the scheduled maintenance of Wind Turbines at Nordsee-Ost, Kaskasi, Greater Gabbard and London Array from an SOV along with supporting HV operations and troubleshooting over the winter months as required.

The Fleet Servicing Senior Technician will report to the SOV Manager and have primary responsibility for providing technical advice and recommendations on maintenance scopes and troubleshooting activities as well as being the key contact to interact with RWE site and central teams regarding troubleshooting advice and WTG health.

The Senior Technician will be responsible for the technical delivery of the service performed by the Fleet Servicing team at windfarms serviced by the Fleet Servicing concept. The Senior Technician will need to prepare work packs for the team leads, prepare and present the set to work brief in the absence of the Operations Coordinator and work closely with the back-office team to ensure tools, equipment and spares are prepared for the following days.

The SOV sails every 14 days from ports in the UK and Germany, travel and local visas are required for this role

About the role:

• Act as the focal point of contact for all technical issues while the teams are working, work closely with the site teams to manage any technical issues and feedback any Non-Conformance reports 
• Write and approve technical documentation such as RAMS, AWP’s, EIP’s and Method Statements, Act as the Authorising Engineer under the WTSR. Support the teams with documentation queries while out in the field
• Create a suite of trouble shooting guides to be used by the maintenance teams within the Fleet Servicing team, agree parts and consumables to be maintained onboard the vessel
• Work closely with the Operations Coordinator to create and understand the maintenance plan and feedback progress of works carried out in their absence. Support the Store's Manager to ensure that all tooling, parts and equipment is available for the teams
• In the absence of the SOV Operations Coordinator set the offshore teams to work, creating and presenting the set to work brief and monitoring progress throughout the day
• Use SCADA system to monitor windfarm and start/stop turbines when needed with prior agreement from the operational sites
• Reviewing the work performed by the Maintenance teams and ensuring compliance with established Quality standards. Reviewing of all completed documentation prior to submitting to the operational sites
• Carry out regular reviews of technical documentation for site and ensure the team are always working with the most recent documentation

Role requirements and experience:

• Deep and specialized technical knowledge and experience within the Wind Turbine industry
• Be an Authorising Engineer or be close to becoming one, minimum working at Authorised Technician level
• Effective leadership and coordination skills, motivated and pragmatic in approach
• Proficient communication skills, able to communicate effectively within a team
• A thorough understanding of offshore operational practices and WTG servicing on Siemens 3.6 and a willingness to learn other Turbine types
• A higher education qualification or extensive experience working within the offshore wind industry
• Fluent in English speaking / writing

Advantageous, but not essential:

• High level safety qualifications such as NEBOSH

There will be an expectation to travel to sites outside of your base location (including Europe/Overseas) which may involve overnight stays.

Your benefits: 

• Annual leave + Bank Holidays are built in to shift rotations
• Up to 15% Pension
• Bonus
• Life insurance
• Individual medical care
• Cycle to work
• Eye Test/Flu Jab Vouchers
• Corporate Discount scheme

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Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 91412, application period: 01/01/2026.
Any questions? Contact HR: Marie Bennell, marie.bennell@rwe.com  #LI-MB1

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As a global leader, RWE Offshore Wind is shaping tomorrow's energy on the high seas. We are active across Europe, U.S., Japan and Korea. We have already 19 wind farms in operation with an installed capacity of over 3 gigawatts. With over 20 years’ experience in developing, building, operating and maintaining offshore wind farms we have established long-term partnerships, working hand in hand with local businesses and communities. Every year, we invest millions of euros in new offshore wind projects and support harbours, educational programmes, local organisations and more. Our passionate workforce is committed to driving technological and sustainable improvements, delivering construction projects on time and within budget to the highest quality and safety standards, and contributing to a clean energy future.

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