Blade Technician, Wind Turbines

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Service Technician for wind turbines at Vestas, ensuring reliable operation and on-site maintenance in Germany. Working with a team to inspect and improve turbine rotor blades.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timePotsdam • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

iOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure reliable operation of our wind turbines by performing on-site servicing and maintenance
Work as part of a team (typically 2–3 people), responsible for inspecting and repairing turbine rotor blades
Gain an understanding of the complex structure of rotor blades and their components
Perform modification work to improve turbine performance
Apply practical skills with laminating resins and composite materials
Record work digitally in a simple and efficient manner

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed vocational training in electrical engineering, metalworking, mechanical or automotive engineering, building services engineering, or a comparable technical qualification
Specialist knowledge of epoxy resins, glass fibre and carbon fibre
Ideally certified in rope access (FISAT or IRATA)
Strong safety awareness, especially when working with hazardous substances
Ability to prepare and document technical reports independently
Willingness to travel within Germany during the week; home on weekends
Comfortable using Microsoft and iOS operating systems and apps; experience with SAP desirable
Driving licence; C1E preferred
Very good German and good English skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent employment contract, compensated in accordance with the IG Metall in-house collective agreement, in a future-oriented industry
Comprehensive onboarding, ongoing training and technical courses at the Vestas Academy, including qualification as an electrician (DIN VDE 0105-100)
High-quality equipment and independent work with state-of-the-art wind energy technology and innovative solutions
30 days of vacation plus Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve off, no shift work, overtime account and sabbatical option
Company bike program, gym subsidy, company pension plan
Strong team spirit, open and informal culture, and genuine appreciation—everyone matters

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Hard Skills & Tools

Rotor Blade InspectionTurbine MaintenanceComposite Material ApplicationModification Work for Performance ImprovementTechnical Report Documentation

Soft Skills

Strong Safety AwarenessTeam CollaborationEffective Communication

Certifications

Rope Access Certification (FISAT or IRATA)