- Diagnose problems involving wind turbine generators or control systems.
- Climb wind turbine towers to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment.
- Test electrical components of wind systems with devices, such as voltage testers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, infrared testers, or fiber optic equipment.
- Start or restart wind turbine generator systems to ensure
Wind turbine technician | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Wind turbine technicians maintain and repair wind farm turbines on land and at sea.
Wind turbine technicians typically work around 37 to 40 hours per week.
As a Wind turbine technician you will typically work on call.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 38,029 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Wind turbine technician
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38,466 GBP
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36,688 GBP
Average salary for part-time Wind turbine technician
Average salary for full-time Wind turbine technician
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27,478 GBP
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25,125 GBP
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32,106 GBP
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38,029 GBP
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36,688 GBP
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38,466 GBP
Salary over time for Wind turbine technician
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33,271 GBP
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33,712 GBP
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35,268 GBP
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35,376 GBP
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36,608 GBP
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37,704 GBP
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38,029 GBP
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39,930 GBP
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30,138 GBP
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Balanced outlook
-1% yearly wage growth (on average)
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Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Wind turbine technician and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Wind turbine technician.
Repairing Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools
Troubleshooting Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it
Equipment Maintenance Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Operation Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Wind turbine technician. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Wind turbine technician interview
Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical.
