Service Technician (m/f/d) for Wind Turbines in Gehrde

Job Overview

Service Technician (m/f/d) for Wind Turbines

Place of work: Gehrde. As the global leader in wind energy, Vestas offers a varied job with responsibility in an environment that combines innovation and accountability.

Benefits

• Security & Prospects: Permanent employment contract, remunerated in line with the IG Metall in‑house collective agreement in a future‑oriented industry.
• Development & Expertise: Comprehensive onboarding, regular training and technical courses at the Vestas Academy, including qualification as an electrician (DIN VDE 0105‑100).
• Equipment & Working Environment: High‑quality equipment and independent work with state‑of‑the‑art wind energy technology and innovative solutions.
• Work‑Life Balance: 30 days of vacation plus Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve off, no shift work, overtime account, and option for sabbatical.
• Attractive Extras: Business bike, gym allowance, company pension plan.
• Team & Culture: Strong team spirit, an open and informal culture, and genuine appreciation – everyone matters here.

Responsibilities

• You ensure our wind turbines operate reliably by carrying out on‑site servicing and maintenance.
• Working as part of a team (at least two people), you repair turbines and resolve faults.
• You analyse electronic and mechanical error messages and accurately identify the cause.
• You carry out modification measures to enhance turbine performance.
• You document your work digitally in a simple and efficient way.

Requirements

• Completed vocational training in electrical engineering, electronics, mechatronics, energy and building technology or a comparable technical qualification.
• Workplace will vary within your region – you will usually be home again in the evening.
• Familiar with Microsoft and iOS operating systems and apps, ideally with experience with SAP.
• Comfortable working at heights and can operate safely above ground level.
• Valid Class B driver’s licence (financial support for Class BE may be available).
• Very good German and good English skills.

Fair Hiring Statement

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.