At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct quality checks on solar and wind projects, ensuring top-notch installations.
- Company: Join a leading firm in renewable energy with a focus on quality and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, flexible contract, and a chance to work on impactful projects.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of the green energy revolution and ensure quality in sustainable solutions.
- Qualifications: Experience in quality control and a passion for renewable energy.
Astute's Power team is partnering with a client who provides expert advice to support solar PV, wind, and BESS projects worldwide to recruit a Quality Technician on a 10‑12 month contract for its Essex site. The Quality Technician role comes with a rate of £350‑£375 per day.
Key skills and responsibilities:
- Carry out inspections and quality checks on civil, mechanical, and electrical installation works (including PV modules, mounting structures, inverters, and cabling systems).
- Verify works are completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and method statements.
- Maintain and complete Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and associated quality records.
- Support punch list creation, tracking, and close‑out of defects and non‑conformances.
- Conduct material inspections upon delivery to site, ensuring compliance with project requirements.
- Assist in monitoring subcontractor quality performance and adherence to QA procedures.
- Record and report Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs) and support corrective actions.
- Participate in internal audits and client/third‑party inspections.
- Ensure compliance with HSE standards and promote a strong quality culture on site.
- Support commissioning activities, including pre‑commissioning checks and documentation handover packs.
Location, remuneration and timeframe:
Essex – Outside IR35 – £350‑£375 per day – 10‑12 month contract.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
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.
Quality Technician in Hatfield Peverel employer: Astute People
Astute's Power Team is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Essex where quality and safety are paramount. With a strong commitment to employee growth and a culture that values diversity and inclusion, we provide our Quality Technicians with the opportunity to engage in meaningful projects within the renewable energy sector, ensuring both professional development and job satisfaction.
