Offshore Wind Technician

Install and maintain offshore wind turbines - boat or helicopter transfer, well-paid rota work.

This UK offshore wind technician career guide covers what the role involves day to day, typical salary at each stage, the usual entry route, the skills employers expect, and related careers worth comparing.

Quick facts

Starting salary
£35,000 - £45,000
Mid-career salary
£50,000 - £65,000
Senior salary
£75,000 - £100,000+
Work environment
Offshore wind farms, rota
Time to entry
12 - 24 months (apprenticeship + GWO + sea survival)
Degree required
Not required
Category
Maritime and Offshore

What a Offshore Wind Technician does

Install and maintain offshore wind turbines - boat or helicopter transfer, well-paid rota work.

  • Commissioning Technician - Bring brand-new turbines online during construction phase.
  • Service Technician - Maintain operating wind farms across multiple sites.
  • Subsea Cable Specialist - Inspect and repair inter-array and export cables.

How to become a Offshore Wind Technician

  1. Look up Offshore Wind Technician roles on LinkedIn or Indeed and read 5 real job ads
  2. Talk to someone already working as a Offshore Wind Technician - even a 15-minute call helps
  3. Find one beginner course or qualification used by people in this role
  4. Build one small piece of evidence you've explored this (project, shadowing, short course)
  5. Apply to one entry-level role or related opportunity within the next month

Key skills

  • Electrical & mechanical maintenance
  • Working at height
  • Sea survival
  • Hydraulics