At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and optimise solar energy systems while ensuring safety and performance.
- Company: Join a leading renewable energy provider committed to sustainability and professional growth.
- Benefits: Earn up to £40,000, enjoy private health cover, and receive a company van.
- Other info: Flexible working with opportunities for career advancement and a supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the renewable energy sector and contribute to a sustainable future.
- Qualifications: Level 3 electrical installation qualification; experience in solar is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
Astute's Renewables team is partnering with a leading renewable energy provider with a strong commitment to sustainability, professional development and its people, to recruit a Solar O&M Technician for its operations.
The Solar O&M Technician role comes with a salary of up to £40,000, plus van, fuel card and door to door payments, plus the opportunity for overtime.
If you're a qualified Electrician with Level 3 qualifications, whether newly qualified or experienced, and are looking to work for a genuine global energy leader that puts its people, development and culture at the forefront of everything it does,
Responsibilities and duties
• Reporting to the Area Manager you will
- Ensure the best performance of large-scale renewable energy assets
- Perform operations and maintenance duties across the portfolio of solar and battery storage sites
- Ensure adherence to all HSE requirements when completing your duties
- Test both DC and AC systems, looking for faults and tracing issues
- Conduct firmware updates and use computer systems to look for issues with the assets
- Consistent inspection, maintenance and testing of the systems
- Looking for trends and using data analysis to see if you can spot any common trends and suggest ways to improve operations as a result
- Occasional electrical works across the site including the welfare cabins and other associated electrics
- Occasional working way from your patch/area and be flexible to help when the business needs this
- Professional qualifications
- At least a level 3 qualification in electrical installation
- 2391 test and inspection is hugely preferred
- Solar experience is preferred but not essential
- Any health and safety qualifications are a benefit
- Full UK driving licence
- Personal skills
- Enjoys being on the road visiting sites
- Someone who enjoys fault-finding and maintenance rather than installation
- Wants to contribute to the renewable energy industry
Salary and benefits of the Solar Technician role
- Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience
- Door to door pay
- Private health cover
- Life insurance
- Company van and fuel card (and can be for personal use)
- Company pension
- 33 days holiday inc. BH
- Company bonus
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We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation.
We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK.
Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative.
We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful
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Solar O&M Technician in Holsworthy employer: Astute People
Astute People offers a dynamic work environment in London, where you can contribute to the growing renewable energy sector as a Solar Electrician. With a focus on employee development and safety, the company provides opportunities for skill enhancement and career progression while working on impactful projects across multiple sites. Enjoy the benefits of a supportive team culture and the chance to make a meaningful difference in sustainable energy.
