At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair solar PV systems across the UK, ensuring top performance.
- Company: Join a leading renewable energy business focused on utility-scale solar projects.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company vehicle, ongoing training, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to grow in the thriving renewables sector.
- Why this job: Be part of the renewable energy revolution and make a real difference.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Electrical Installation; experience in solar PV is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with a leading renewable energy business specialising in utility-scale solar PV to recruit a Solar O&M Technician to support sites across the UK. The Solar O&M Technician role comes with a competitive salary, company vehicle, training and development opportunities, and the chance to work on utility-scale solar assets nationwide. If you're a qualified Electrical Technician with experience in solar PV or a strong electrical background looking to break into the renewables sector, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties:
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance across utility-scale solar PV sites
- Diagnose and repair faults on solar PV systems, electrical equipment and associated infrastructure
- Respond to reactive maintenance callouts to minimise site downtime
- Complete scheduled inspections and ensure sites remain compliant with health and safety standards
- Produce accurate maintenance reports and record all completed work
- Identify opportunities to improve system performance and site reliability
- Assist with the commissioning of new solar PV installations
- Ensure compliance with all company Health, Safety and Environmental policies
- Other duties as required
Professional qualifications:
- NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installation, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification
- 2391 Inspection & Testing qualification would be advantageous
- Experience maintaining, troubleshooting or commissioning electrical systems
- Previous experience within utility-scale or commercial solar PV would be beneficial
Personal skills:
- Safety conscious with a strong commitment to high HSE standards
- Practical and hands-on with excellent fault-finding abilities
- Self-motivated and comfortable working independently across multiple sites
- A strong communicator who works well within a wider operations team
- Keen to develop their career within the renewable energy industry
Salary and benefits:
- Competitive salary DOE
- Company vehicle
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Opportunity to work on utility-scale solar projects across the UK
- Join a growing business committed to the UK's renewable energy transition
Contact Details:
Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
