“How are you today, mate?” – Supporting Wellbeing in a Safety-First Industry
“How are you today, mate?” Sometimes the simplest questions are the most powerful. Every day, blade technicians work in demanding environments, often away from home, under pressure, in all conditions. It’s easy to assume that because someone turns up, gets the job done and has a laugh with the team, they’re doing okay. But that’s […]
Fail Safely: Recognising The Presence Of Defences, Not Just The Absence Of Incidents In The Workplace
Published in recognition of World Day for Safety and Health at Work. Within the wind industry, safety is embedded in everything we do, from the way we train our technicians to the way we plan every project, onshore and offshore. As we celebrate World Day for Safety and Health at Work this year, we want […]
From the Classroom to the Turbine: Inspiring the Next Generation of Women in Wind
Last year, GEV Wind Power kickstarted the WindWOMEN initiative in support of the growing interest expressed by young women seeking careers within the wind sector, and the increasing need for qualified technical skills within the industry. On International Women’s Day 2026, we are taking a look at the progress we’ve made through this initiative, and […]
Becoming A Blade Technician: Justyna’s Story
As the wind industry continues to grow, so does the demand for skilled wind turbine maintenance and repair technicians. Meet Justyna, a wind technician who has been a driving force as part of one of our project teams this season at GEV Wind Power. Last month, we had the pleasure of connecting with Justyna who […]
GEV Wind Power celebrating safety success on major Leading Edge Protection (LEP) campaigns
GEV Wind Power is celebrating safety success as we near the completion of a major Leading Edge Protection (LEP) campaign led by GEV’s UK/EU division. The campaign is a major milestone for GEV and the wider industry as the largest offshore LEP campaigns ever conducted in the North Sea. The work which started in April this year, has been […]