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Major Component Exchange — Technicians, Lift Supervisors & Riggers

Wind turbine major component exchange roles for experienced technicians, lift supervisors and riggers. £38,000–£50,000 base salary, plus travel, accommodation and a £25 daily food allowance.

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Location: England, Scotland & Wales
Contract: Permanent
Sector: Wind energy — major component exchange
Salary / rate: £38,000–£50,000 annual base salary, depending on experience
Start / duration: ASAP preferred; permanent; three weeks on, one week off
Reference: WWX-MCE-UK
Posted: 09 November 2026
Hiring employer: Confidential

About the role

WWX is recruiting a major component exchange team for a confidential wind energy client across England, Scotland and Wales. We are looking for experienced technicians, lift supervisors and riggers for permanent, full-time PAYE roles, ideally starting as soon as possible.

The work

Technicians: remove and install major wind turbine components, working to the agreed procedures and turbine safety rules.
Lift supervisors: supervise lifting operations, coordinate the lifting team and work to the approved lift plan.
Riggers: prepare and rig loads, supporting the safe lifting and positioning of turbine components.

Pay and benefits

£38,000–£50,000 annual base salary, depending on experience.
Travel and accommodation covered.
£25 daily food allowance.
Three weeks on, one week off, typically working Monday to Saturday during your working rotation.
Working weeks are normally around 50–60 hours, with a 40-hour base week.
Overtime pay applies only to weekend hours after 40 hours have been worked in that week.

Apply with your CV, preferred role, turbine and component experience, relevant qualifications and availability.

What you need

Experience in wind energy major component exchange, appropriate to the role you are applying for.
Technicians: hands-on experience removing and installing major wind turbine components.
Lift supervisors: experience supervising wind turbine lifting operations and coordinating teams to approved lift plans.
Riggers: practical experience rigging loads and supporting major component lifts.
Applicants must be based in the UK and have the right to work here. Sponsorship is not available.

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