Wind Turbine Technician

Install, inspect and repair onshore and offshore wind turbines - one of the fastest-growing skilled trades in the UK.

This UK wind turbine 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
£30,000 - £35,000
Mid-career salary
£38,000 - £45,000
Senior salary
£50,000 - £65,000+ (offshore can be higher)
Work environment
Wind farms (onshore or offshore), often shift rotations
Time to entry
12 - 24 months (apprenticeship + GWO)
Degree required
Not required
Category
Green Energy and Sustainability

What a Wind Turbine Technician does

Install, inspect and repair onshore and offshore wind turbines - one of the fastest-growing skilled trades in the UK.

  • Onshore Wind Technician - Maintain onshore turbines across the UK, usually living closer to home.
  • Offshore Wind Technician - Work on offshore wind farms via boat or helicopter transfer.
  • Wind Service Lead Technician - Lead service teams across multiple sites.

How to become a Wind Turbine Technician

  1. Look up Wind Turbine Technician roles on LinkedIn or Indeed and read 5 real job ads
  2. Talk to someone already working as a Wind Turbine 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 (GWO)
  • Hydraulics
  • Fault diagnosis