Danish renewables firm Ørsted is hiring offshore wind turbine technicians for roles based in Liverpool, Grimsby, and Barrow, offering a chance to work in the heart of the UK’s expanding green energy industry.
The company operates 12 offshore wind farms in the UK and is currently building Hornsea 3, which is set to become the world’s largest offshore wind farm.
Darren Ramshaw, head of operations and maintenance for Ørsted UK, said: “This is a great opportunity to join the growing industry of renewable energy.
“My career began in the steel industry and I’ve seen first-hand how core skills can be transferred directly into renewable energy.
“We’re looking for a safety-first mindset and rigorous approach to maintenance and problem-solving and people who work great in a team.”
Hornsea 3 will generate 2.9 GW of clean energy, enough to power more than 3.3 million homes and bring Ørsted’s UK total to more than nine million homes—about 10 per cent of the country’s demand.
The technician roles involve maintaining and repairing wind turbines, either offshore on two-week rotations or on seven-day shifts closer to shore, depending on the site.
Applicants should have mechanical or electrical experience, though previous wind turbine experience is not essential.
Technicians may indicate a preferred shift pattern in their cover letter.
Courtney Doughty, a wind turbine technician at Ørsted UK, said: “I love working out at sea for a two-week shift as it’s meant I’ve been able to travel on my off shift.
“The balance really works for me.
“Travelling to work via vessel and sometimes helicopter is a cool commute.
“The industry is ever-growing and being part of the team means lots of opportunities and it helps that it’s a great lunch time view.”
Ørsted employs more than 1,100 people across the UK and is a leader in operating and maintaining offshore wind facilities.
The deadline to apply for the technician roles is May 17, and applications can be submitted through the Ørsted website.