Offshore Wind Turbine Inspection Technician

Offshore Wind Turbine Inspection Technician

Inspect offshore wind-turbine equipment across UK sites, combining technical accuracy, offshore readiness and dependable reporting.

Working pattern Full-time working pattern nationwide travel

Pay £240-£340 a day, depending on experience

The opportunity

Make your next move with Skyform.

Skyform Wind is recruiting an experienced inspection technician for contract work with its offshore inspection team.

You will assess integrity, mechanical condition and safety compliance across offshore wind-turbine equipment. The role suits a technician with proven wind-industry experience, strong inspection capability and a safety-first approach.

01

What you will do

• Perform scheduled and reactive inspections of offshore wind turbines.
• Carry out visual and close-up inspections of service lifts, cranes, pressure systems and turbine-mounted safety equipment.
• Identify and assess defects, then communicate findings clearly to supervisors, engineers and clients.
• Record findings accurately through digital reporting systems, supported by photographs and measurements where required.
• Work in accordance with company procedures, client requirements and applicable UKAS inspection-body requirements.
• Follow health, safety and environmental requirements, including toolbox talks, risk assessments and safety briefings.
• Maintain inspection tools, personal protective equipment and current certifications.

02

What you will bring

• At least two years of relevant offshore wind-turbine inspection experience.
• BTEC Level 3 in a mechanical or engineering discipline, or an equivalent qualification.
• Sound knowledge of wind-turbine components and inspection techniques under LOLER, PUWER and PSSR requirements.
• Experience of working at height and in offshore environments.
• Current GWO Working at Heights, First Aid, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness and Sea Survival certificates.
• A current offshore medical or fitness-to-work certificate accepted for the role, including the required Chester Step assessment.
• Strong attention to detail and reporting accuracy.
• A current full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel to mobilisation points and offshore sites, and to work away from home as required.

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Useful additional experience

• Advanced First Aid certification.
• Competent or Authorised Technician certification.
• Current lift or crane maintenance certification.
• PSSR inspection experience or certification.
• A mechanical or electrical background.
• LEEA membership, or progress towards membership.
• Experience with digital inspection or asset-management systems.

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How you work

• A strong safety culture and clear risk awareness.
• Comfort working at height, offshore and across changing weather conditions.
• A professional, reliable and self-motivated approach.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Clear communication and good time management.

What Skyform offers

• Potential work availability across the full year.
• Overtime and travel allowances.
• Stable contract opportunities in a growing renewable-energy industry.

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