Electrical Technician

Our Wind Turbine Technicians play an essential role in ensuring the efficient maintenance and repair of our onshore wind turbines. Our technicians are at the heart of our service business and we provide continual support and training to develop your skills and ensure that the work we carry out is of the highest standard.

We have two vacancies in Ayrshire and are keen to receive applications from qualified Electricians or Electrical Wind Turbine Technicians who are based in Ayrshire and can travel across Great Britain when required. 

Your role as an Electrical Wind Turbine Technician

• Working together in a 2 or 3 person team, you will be responsible carrying out inspections, fault finding, testing, repairing, risk assessing  and maintaining safety standards to ensure our turbines are operating efficiently
• Every day is different, presenting new challenges that you and your team will troubleshoot and solve complex problems
• You will be based within your own area; however, you may be asked to travel to support other areas and for training
• Every area has a Field Area Manager, Service Station Lead, In-house Technician and Service Coordinator who plan your work and offer support and expert advice
• You will follow health and safety procedures and attend training and workshops that are designed to support your safety
• We will provide exceptional training and guidance to ensure that you can climb our wind turbines safely and efficiently. It is essential that you are physically fit and able to work at height
• You will liaise closely with your in-house technical team and service dispatch coordinator who plan and provide your daily work schedules
• At ENERCON, our ambition for every technician is to give you the skills and competence to become highly effective and progress throughout your career. You will be required to assist in mechanical tasks and will be offered training to become multi-skilled
• Once you have completed key training, you will work with 35KV (high voltage) switching.
• We provide you with essential PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), tools, work vehicles, IT equipment, and all training necessary for the role.

The key qualities and experience that we look for,

• Minimum level 3 NVQ/SVQ qualification in Electrical or Engineering
• Time served apprentice Electrician
• A passion for Wind Energy and the importance of Health and Safety in the role
• Proficient IT skills including Microsoft applications
• A proactive, motivated, and resourceful team player
• A willingness to travel, learn and complete all relevant training and courses
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and complete your work to the highest standards
• Previous turbine experience is beneficial
• A full, valid UK (United Kingdom) driving license

Why choose a career with ENERCON?

Our experience – With over 40 years’ experience of producing, installing, and maintaining our own onshore wind turbines, we do not need to rely on our competitors for projects, we are pioneers of our own technology.

You will contribute to a more sustainable future – Onshore wind is one of the most cost-effective ways to generate energy and protect our climate, you will play a vital role in ensuring that we maximise our clean energy for generations to come.

Our vision - We put our vision of ‘Energy for the world’ at the heart of our corporate action meaning that our wider Company initiatives and daily objectives are aligned.

We are reliable – Founded in 1984, ENERCON is well-established. You will receive full support in your role, meaning you are in safe hands.

Our investment in you – We invest in our people and provide exceptional training and enhanced benefits. Whether you are joining the sector for the first time, or coming to us with experience, our expert in-house training team will provide you with pathways for progression and self-development.

About ENERCON

ENERCON is recognised as a global pioneer in the onshore wind energy sector. As the manufacturer of Wind Turbines, ENERCON are at the forefront of innovative design technology. Our products offer many unique characteristics including rotor blade design, control technology and grid connection technology. We produce, sell, and install our own turbines on behalf of our clients and we offer a high standard of service contracts to maintain and repair turbines throughout their lifecycle.  We are proud of the culture that we have created and we support our employees to develop and deliver the best possible results.

What we offer you

• Your starting salary is £38,000 per annum
• Your hours of work are 7.30 am to 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday.
• Weekend on-call operates on a Rota basis, between the hours of 7.30 am to 4.30pm, on Saturday and Sunday. You will receive a payment of £75 per day, as well as 1.5 x basic salary for the on-call hours you work
• Overtime is paid x1.5 basic pay
• Bank holidays are paid at x1.5 plus a day’s leave in lieu
• An overnight allowance is applicable when you are required to travel
• You receive 33 days annual leave, (25 days leave, plus 8 public holidays)
• Enhanced Company pension (8% employer and 5% employee contribution)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Cash back health care plan including dental, optical, discounted gym memberships and complimentary therapies
• Health & wellbeing program
• Employee referral program of up to £1000, for every successful referral.

How to Apply

Please apply before the closing date of midnight on Thursday, 30 October 2025. Please attach your CV. 

We can only consider applications from candidates who have right to work in the UK and currently live within a communtable distance from Ayr, Scotland.  Candidates who do not have a residence in the desired area will not be considered for the role. Once you have submitted an application you can log into our portal and check the status of your application. We will aim to shortlist and update your status as soon as possible.