At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and optimise large-scale solar energy assets across Suffolk.
- Company: Join a leading player in the renewable energy market with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Earn up to £40,000, enjoy door-to-door pay, private health cover, and 33 days holiday.
- Other info: Flexible working with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the renewable energy sector while enjoying a dynamic work environment.
- Qualifications: Level 3 electrical installation qualification; solar experience preferred but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
Astute's Renewables team is partnering with a key business and influential player in the global energy market.
The company have a vast portfolio of renewable energy assets and have a brilliant company culture of looking after their employees.
We're looking for a Level 3 qualified Electrician to join the team to cover large scale, ground mount solar assets across Suffolk.
This Solar Technician comes with a salary up to £40,000, with door to door pay and paid overtime too, including travel time.
Responsibilities and duties of the Solar Technician role
Reporting to the Field Service Team Leader 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
We are looking for someone with the following
- 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 INDREN
Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
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 Technician - Suffolk in Stowmarket 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.
