Welcome to Gaia-Wind’s employment site and thank you for considering us as potential employers.

We have successfully filled a number of vacant positions this year already, most recently posts in Installation Support and Planning Support and we would like to thank all candidates who have shown interest in those opportunities.

Build a Career in Wind Energy With Gaia-Wind

Implement wind turbines with our customers….

Our continued growth has led to an exceptional opportunity, where you can apply your passion and technical ability and play a leading role in shaping the future of this dynamic company.

Current Vacancies

If you have the drive, skills and the personality to provide mechanical and design engineering expertise for the company across its product range, you may just be the right person for our open position of:

Gaia-Wind Mechanical Design Engineer

With a Danish pedigree, 15 years of experience and more than 200 installations, Gaia-Wind has a track record for delivering small wind turbines with a good energy output, a high level of reliability and superior economics.  Our turbines are ideally suited for residential, rural (farm) and light industrial use.

With a forward agenda to grow internationally we moved our centre of operations to the UK. Due to increased customer awareness and demand in the UK market, we are seeking a highly motivated team player to join our Research and Design team at our Glasgow office. Specific responsibilities will include:

• Design of mechanical components and systems for Project specific engineering of the Gaia-Wind 11 kW wind turbine, including foundation, towers, new components, designing calculations and drafting

• Generation of CAD (Inventor) models and drawings (layouts, assemblies, detail, client etc)

• Design, engineer and test improvements to enhance current design and develop new product

• Support of internal and external customers on technical queries (This may include some travel in the UK and overseas)

• Maintenance of design files & related documentation

• Analysis and calculation of the critical components in accordance with applicable standards and requirements

• Working within the companies Health, Safety and Environmental requirements/guidelines.

Reporting to our Research, Design & Engineering Manager, the successful applicant will ideally have:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a Mechanical (Design) Engineering

• Demonstrable relevant experience in a product development environment, preferably within relevant sectors

• Working knowledge of virtual tools: including CAD/SolidWorks

• Ability to think in an innovative and creative manner and work independently within a multi-disciplinary team

• Good communication with strong analytical skills and a ‘can-do’ attitude.

The successful candidate will receive in house product and skills training.

An attractive salary package is on offer in line with relevant experience.

Please send your application in the form of a CV and covering letter, via email to Jean McInarlin at : jean.mcinarlin@gaia-wind.com.

Speculative Applications

Gaia-Wind’s continued growth means we are always interested in discussing employment opportunities with talented and industry-experienced people.

Therefore, we welcome speculative applications from anyone who is interested in joining our growing company. If you feel you have the drive and skills to add value to our company please contact us at:

Human Resources,

1 Ainslie Road,

Hillington Park,

Glasgow,

G52 4RU,

United Kingdom,

Tel: +44 (0) 845 871 4242 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              +44 (0) 845 871 4242      end_of_the_skype_highlighting,

Fax: +44 (0) 141 585 6301

Email: jean.mcinarlin@gaia-wind.com