At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and optimise solar farms, ensuring peak performance and safety.
- Company: Join a leading company in the UK's clean energy transition.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hands-on experience, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with mentorship opportunities and a focus on quality.
- Why this job: Be part of the green revolution while enjoying varied outdoor work.
- Qualifications: Technical skills in electrical systems and a passion for renewable energy.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 40016 £ per year.
Driven by hands-on technical work, thrive outdoors, and want to play a meaningful role in the UK's clean energy transition. Working closely with the Operations Manager, you’ll take ownership of maintaining and optimising ground mount solar farms - ensuring they operate safely, efficiently, and at peak performance. Your days will be varied: from electrical testing and fault finding to mentoring teammates and managing subcontractors on site. This is a role for someone who enjoys responsibility, values precision, and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Solar array installation - installing cabling and modules across ground mount systems.
- Cable termination - completing DC and AC terminations at distribution boxes.
- Monitoring system setup - installing cabling for data loggers, routers, sensors, and comms equipment.
- Fault identification - diagnosing electrical, comms, and monitoring issues using industry standard testing equipment.
- Annual testing routines - including string testing, DC main cable testing, IV curve testing, and thermal imaging.
- AC inspection - testing and inspecting newly installed AC equipment to BS7671 standards.
O&M Solar Electrical Technician - North East Area employer: Gi Group
As an O&M Solar Electrical Technician in the North East, you will join a forward-thinking company dedicated to the UK's clean energy transition. We offer a dynamic work environment that values hands-on technical expertise and fosters employee growth through mentorship and varied responsibilities. With a commitment to safety and efficiency, our culture encourages precision and pride in delivering high-quality work, making us an excellent employer for those passionate about renewable energy.
