Utility-Scale Site Technician | Birmingham (Hiring Immediately)

With the UK government’s ambitious goal of delivering 60GW of solar power by 2030, Solar Careers UK are on a mission to help recruit, train, and place over 43,000 new professionals into rewarding careers within the solar and battery storage industry. Solar Careers UK is a division of Solar Energy UK, the trade association representing over 425 solar businesses across the country. Many of these companies specialise in delivering high-quality solar installations for domestic, commercial, and utility-scale projects.

Job description for site technicians working on ground mounted utility-scale solar installations sets out the key responsibilities of the role as well as the skills and qualifications expected. A solar PV utility-scale site technician is primarily responsible for the operation, maintenance, and performance optimisation of large-scale solar photovoltaic power plants. Their core duties include:

• Inspecting solar panels
• Conducting performance tests
• Troubleshooting and repairing electrical and mechanical faults
• Replacing faulty or outdated components

Technicians also monitor system performance to ensure the plant operates at maximum efficiency and meets its energy production targets. In addition to hands-on technical work, technicians may also maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, system performance, and repairs, and are expected to comply strictly with safety protocols and other site-specific health and safety regulations. They may oversee contractors on-site, coordinate with other trades, and sometimes provide training to junior staff or clients on system operation and maintenance procedures.

The role demands a strong technical background in electrical systems, familiarity with industry codes and standards, and the ability to use diagnostic tools for testing and troubleshooting. Solar PV utility-scale site technicians play a vital role in ensuring the reliability and longevity of solar assets, directly supporting the transition to renewable energy by maximising the output and uptime of utility-scale solar installations.

Responsibilities:

• Health and Safety: Understand and identify risks at site, follow company and site-specific risk assessment and method statements/statement of works, be aware of health and safety issues and report any on-site concerns to relevant managers. Ensure that tasks are performed in accordance with industry best practice and in line with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Maintenance Activities: Perform scheduled maintenance and corrective maintenance works for solar plants to ensure their successful ongoing operation.
• Site Responsibility: Take primary on-site responsibility for plant performance, work quality, site security and appearance, including electrical systems, basic landscaping and other elements. Ensure that third-party visitors are inducted and safe at all times.
• Coordination: Maintain regular contact with all relevant planners, managers and supervisors to co-ordinate site works effectively and seek guidance where needed. Collaborate with other site technicians to resolve tasks and provide necessary information to all relevant planners, managers and supervisors in a professional, complete, and timely manner. Liaise with internal and external parties such as in-house low voltage (LV), high voltage (HV) and ground maintenance teams, sub-contractors, and other third parties as directed.
• Undertake all required training and development opportunities professionally and diligently.

New entrants welcome.