Lead Technician - Onshore Wind

Astute's Renewables team is partnering with one of the world's largest wind turbine manufacturers to recruit a Lead Technician for its North Inverness and Kilbraur site.

The Lead Technician role comes with a competitive salary plus bonus and pension scheme and great career progression opportunities.

If you're an Electrical or Mechanical Engineer with a Level 3 or Equivalent qualification and you are looking to work for an organisation that offers a great team working environment, then upload your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties
As a Lead Technician you will:

� Lead daily on-site planning and coordination of maintenance and repairs.

� Analyse and resolve technical issues with support from Senior Technicians and the Technical Back Office.

� Conduct planned maintenance, inspections, and complex repairs, including resolving End of Warranty punch lists.

� Ensure HSE standards, oversee subcontractors, and conduct site inductions and Toolbox talks.

� Complete and submit timely reports, including HSE and maintenance updates.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

� HNC, NVQ, Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical training/education.

� Proven track record as a Service Technician with team leadership experience.

� Basic HSE knowledge and ability to develop skill set in this area.

� Computer literate, using MS office, SAP and inhouse data systems.

� Chester Step would be an advantage.

� Experienced in understanding technical data to fault find and problem solve.

� Knowledge of reading electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical diagrams.

� Must hold valid driving license.

Personal skills

The Lead Technician role would suit someone who is:

� Able to work at heights, outside in all conditions.

� A great team player.

� Agile and able to adapt in a fast-paced industry.

� Flexible to work overtime.

� Proactive in their approach to tasks.

Salary and benefits of the Commissioning Technician role

� Competitive Salary

� Progression opportunities with clear structure to support you in your development.

� Mon-Fri working week, with weekends on call (1 in 3)

� 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays

� Pension Scheme, Cycle Scheme, EAP Scheme

� 5% company bonus

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.