Ground Maintenance Technician, O&M

Lightsource Bp; Harlow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company in the UK is seeking a Ground Maintenance Technician responsible for maintaining solar farms. The role includes ground maintenance tasks such as grass cutting, cleaning solar panels, and assisting with site repairs. Ideal candidates should possess experience in ground maintenance or agriculture, a valid UK driving license, and have good IT skills. The company promotes a strong culture of inclusivity and offers various benefits including health insurance and an annual bonus.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Pension

Other local benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in ground maintenance, land management or agriculture is essential.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Tractor driving experience required.
• Good IT skills and confidence in Microsoft Office.
• Strimmer and brush cutter experience or certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ground maintenance works of solar farms.
• Undertake solar panel cleaning.
• Assist Field Service Engineers with repairs.
• Produce digital photographic reports.
• Liaise with the Planning Team and third parties.

Skills

Ground maintenance

Land management

Agricultural experience

Good communication skills

Self-motivation

Problem-solving

Education

Minimum GCSEs or similar experience

Tools

Tractor

Strimmer and brush cutter

Heavy-duty flails

Tablet computer

Job description

Company Overview

We are Lightsource bp and we are on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development. For over a decade we have been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large‑scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.

About Lightsource bp O&M: Join Europe's largest Operations & Maintenance fleet and contribute to maintaining our solar plants in optimal operating condition. Lightsource BP is committed to renewable energy and sustainability, and we are looking for a passionate Ground Maintenance Technician to join our dynamic team. The purpose of the role is to carry out effective ground works on Lightsource bp ground‑mounted sites, to help maintain production levels and adhere to planning regulations.

Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow; a place where your ideas and opinions matter. Be you. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect. Be responsible—our culture is driven by our core values: safety, integrity, respect, sustainability and drive. Be recognized—alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits. Be inspired—beyond your day‑to‑day working life at Lightsource bp, there are a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your personal development, including our charitable causes, solar honey project and sustainability initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ground maintenance works of solar farms, including grass cutting, hedge cutting, spraying, strimming, civils and vegetation removal.
• To undertake solar panel cleaning using a specifically designed tractor‑mounted rotating brush and pressurised water system.
• Undertake emergency or planned trenching, digging, fence repairs and other manual tasks to assist the Field Service Engineers with repairs and alterations to sites.
• To produce digital photographic reports confirming work has been completed and addressing any issues.
• Manage priorities based on local ground and weather conditions and in line with good practice.
• To liaise with various individuals including the Planning Team, the Regional Manager, landlords and other third parties, ensuring that work is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Work within all health and safety guidelines.
• Basic upkeep of ground maintenance equipment.
• Make recommendations as to the tasks required to best manage the solar sites.
• Being able to stay away overnight when requested; accommodation and expenses will be paid for.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in ground maintenance, land management or agriculture is essential.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Trailer licence.
• Tractor driving experience.
• PA1, PA6, PA2.
• Strimmer and brush cutter experience / certificate.
• Good IT skills and confidence in Microsoft Office and the use of a tablet computer.
• Experience using heavy‑duty flails.

Desirable

• Chainsaw licence.
• Excavator licence.
• Telehandler.

General Skills & Attributes

• Good, professional communicator on telephone and via email.
• Happy working as part of a team as well as being confident working solo. The majority of the time will be spent working unaccompanied; self‑motivation and communication with work colleagues is key.
• Use of initiative and organized when forward‑planning workload.
• Good time management.
• Problem‑solving and can‑do attitude.
• Proficient in the use of smartphone apps, e‑mail and able to pick up computer systems quickly.
• Being able and willing to stay away over multiple nights when needed.
• Minimum GCSEs or similar experience in a previous role.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Annual bonus.
• Retention bank.
• Health insurance.
• Pension.
• Other local benefits.