Building a skilled wind workforce with Specialist Wind Services

"Working with Maersk Training has given us more than training. It has given us a trusted partner who understands our values, supports our people, and helps us grow sustainably. Their flexibility, consistency, and proactive approach have set the standard for how we want to build our workforce." - Hannah Damary-Wilson, Commercial Director, Specialist Wind Services

Situation

In 2025, Specialist Wind Services (SWS) needed to build its workforce from the ground up. Training gaps were a critical risk without the right foundation, even small oversights could lead to costly downtime or safety incidents.

At the same time, many competitors in the sector were focused on volume over quality, placing large numbers of candidates without considering long-term suitability or retention. With 250,000 people needed in the wind industry by 2030, SWS needed a credible partner to ensure safety, compliance, and performance while building a skilled workforce.

Solution

SWS partnered with Maersk Training to deliver a tailored, collaborative workforce development solution.

• Training aligned with OEM standards and evolving industry requirements.

• Candidates sourced from other safety-critical industries (rail, mechanical, electrical engineering), ensuring transferable skills.

• Maersk Training designed customised training packages for both onshore and offshore roles, closing critical skill gaps.

• Maersk Training worked hand-in-hand with SWS to proactively screen candidates, tailor programmes, and explore funding opportunities.

• Unlike alternative training providers, Maersk Training offered consistency, flexibility, and a strong collaborative culture that reduced reputational risk for SWS.

Impact

• 100% candidates screened and trained were hired by SWS.

• 0 safety incidents since the programme started, directly linked to closing training gaps before technicians went offshore.

• Reduced downtime and measurable improvements in project delivery.

• Stronger investor confidence, supported by Maersk Training’s reputation and consistent standards.

• Tangible cultural impact: moving from transactional training to a trusted partnership that underpins sustainable growth.

• Recognition at an industry level: Commercial Director Hannah Damary-Wilson shortlisted for the Future Leader Award at the Global Offshore Wind Awards 2025.