Maintenance Electrician (Solar Farms)

Rise Technical Recruitment; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to conduct maintenance on solar farms in the United Kingdom. The role requires experience in solar maintenance or commercial electrical work, an 18th edition qualification, and a clean driving licence. Offering a salary of £40,000 - £45,000 with bonuses, vehicle, and career progression into senior roles.

Benefits

Vehicle

Progression opportunities

Pension

Excellent holidays

Overtime pay

Qualifications

• Experience in the installation and/or maintenance of solar equipment or commercial/industrial electrical equipment.
• Willingness to travel between multiple sites.
• Clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Inspection and reporting on operations across solar farms.
• Routine maintenance on electrical installations.
• Fault finding on electrical components.
• Working with and managing external subcontractors to complete maintenance tasks.

Skills

Experience in solar maintenance

Knowledge of electrical systems

Ability to manage subcontractors

Fault finding skills

Education

Level 3 electrical qualification

18th edition qualification

Job description

Maintenance Electrician (Solar Farms)

Bedford – Can be based in Luton, Northampton and surrounding areas.

£40,000 - £45,000 + Bonuses (up to £10,000) + Vehicle + Progression + Pension + Excellent Holidays + Overtime.

Are you an experienced solar engineer or commercial electrician looking to join a growing international business? Do you want an opportunity to progress your career while gaining additional qualifications and further training in high voltage equipment?

This company provides specialist operations and maintenance to solar farms across Europe, with a portfolio that has continued to grow and is expected to expand further over the coming years. Highly qualified individuals are needed to continue providing an industry-leading service.

In this role you will conduct maintenance on a variety of electrical installations across multiple solar farms, providing thorough reports to ensure operations continue smoothly. You will be autonomous in ensuring work is completed to a high standard and will also engage and manage subcontractors on site. Additional training on high voltage equipment is provided, and you will have the opportunity to progress into more senior positions such as SAP or Regional Team Leader as the company grows.

The ideal candidate will have experience in solar maintenance on a commercial or industrial scale with an 18th edition. Alternatively, an experienced commercial/industrial electrician looking to train into the solar sector is welcome. Broad knowledge of electrical systems such as cables, inverters, connectors, monitoring and communications is expected, with a commitment to continual development.

The Role:

• Inspection and reporting on operations across solar farms.
• Routine maintenance on electrical installations.
• Fault finding on electrical components.
• Working with and managing external subcontractors to complete maintenance tasks.

£40,000 - £45,000 + Bonuses (up to £10,000) + Vehicle + Progression + Pension + Excellent Holidays + Overtime.

The Person:

• Experience in the installation and/or maintenance of solar equipment or commercial/industrial electrical equipment.
• Level 3 electrical qualification and 18th edition.
• Clean UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel between multiple sites.

Reference Number: BBBH.

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Nathan Williams at Rise Technical Recruitment.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will depend on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.