Join Us in Powering the Future of Renewable Energy

Are you passionate about green energy and looking to be part of a dynamic, fast-growing international organisation?

At Muehlhan Wind Service, we are driven by a shared ambition to support the global energy transition. Through the expertise, dedication, and commitment of our people, we deliver high-quality solutions that contribute to lowering the cost of green energy worldwide.

If you are looking for an opportunity to make a real impact, work alongside talented professionals, and grow your career in a thriving and purpose-driven environment, Muehlhan Wind Service could be the place for you.

Vestas Painter

We are looking for experienced Painters to join our team and support Vestas wind turbine installation projects in Scotland. This role will involve carrying out painting, coating, and surface preparation activities on wind turbine components, including blades and other turbine structures.

About The Role

The Vestas Painter will be responsible for carrying out professional painting, coating, surface preparation, and finishing activities on wind turbine components in accordance with project specifications, Vestas requirements, safety procedures, and quality standards.

Working as part of an international installation team, the Painter will support the preparation and finishing of turbine components, ensuring all work is completed to the required technical and quality standards.

The role will involve working with Vestas turbine technology, including the V236 platform, and provides an opportunity to work on major renewable energy projects in Scotland.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out painting, coating, surface preparation, and finishing activities on wind turbine components.

• Prepare surfaces through cleaning, sanding, grinding, masking, and other preparation techniques.

• Apply protective coatings, paints, primers, and finishing products in accordance with project specifications.

• Carry out touch-up and repair work to turbine components where required.

• Inspect painted surfaces to ensure the required quality, coverage, and finish are achieved.

• Follow Vestas procedures, project specifications, risk assessments, and method statements.

• Safely use painting equipment, hand tools, power tools, and other specialist equipment.

• Support the handling, positioning, and preparation of turbine components during installation activities.

• Work safely at height and within turbine nacelles, hubs, towers, and other turbine areas where required.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.

• Complete relevant quality documentation, checklists, and daily reports as required.

• Work closely with Supervisors, Technicians, and other members of the installation team.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Proven experience as a Wind Turbine Painter, Industrial Painter, Coatings Technician, or similar role.

• Previous experience working on Vestas wind turbine projects is required.

• Experience with industrial painting, coating, surface preparation, and finishing.

• Experience working with wind turbine components is highly desirable.

• Vestas Blade Stacker System training/experience is required.

• Vestas Blade Installation Tool training/experience is required.

• Vestas Introduction to C Level V236 training is required.

• Vestas Installation V236 training is required.

• Full GWO training and a valid GWO Medical are required.

• Ability to work safely at height and in physically demanding environments.

• Good understanding of health and safety requirements within the wind energy and industrial sectors.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

• Ability to work effectively within an international and multicultural team.

• English language skills at a minimum B1 level are mandatory and will be assessed during the recruitment process.

• Availability to support ongoing and future projects in Scotland.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package based on experience.

• Health insurance and Mental Health Support.

• Employee Assistance Program (Workplace Options).

• Career development opportunities.

• International exposure within a dynamic and fast-growing environment.

• Continuous training and development.

• Opportunities to work on large-scale renewable energy and energy infrastructure projects.

• Professional growth within a rapidly expanding business and industry.

• Travel and accommodation provided according to project requirements.

• Structured 2/2 rotation (2 weeks on / 2 weeks off).

Equal Opportunities Statement

Muehlhan Wind Service is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and make employment decisions without regard to race, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

How To Apply

If you are ready to be part of a team that is helping shape the future of renewable energy and power infrastructure across Europe, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your application through our careers portal or via the application method specified in the job advertisement.

About Muehlhan Wind Service

Muehlhan Wind Service (MWS) is a world-leading, full-scope independent service provider, specialising in wind turbine installation and Operations & Maintenance solutions for global wind energy clients.

Headquartered in Fredericia, Denmark, MWS is part of the Muehlhan Group, an international industrial services company based in Hamburg, Germany. With operations spanning multiple countries and business units, we deliver specialised solutions across the entire lifecycle of wind energy assets, both onshore and offshore.

Our expertise covers a wide range of services, including onshore and offshore installation, high-voltage and electrical services, blade inspections and repairs, statutory inspections, main component exchange, paint, special projects, manpower solutions, welding repairs, and more.

At Muehlhan Wind Service, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to foster a collaborative, international, and safety-driven environment where talented professionals can grow, make an impact, and contribute to the global transition towards renewable energy.

If you are passionate about working in a dynamic industry and want to be part of a team that is helping shape the future of sustainable energy, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please visit www.muehlhan.com.