Maintenance Electrician (Solar Farms)

Rise Technical Recruitment; Scotland; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing renewable energy firm in Scotland is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to conduct maintenance on solar farms and manage subcontractors. The ideal candidate should have experience in solar maintenance, a Level 3 electrical qualification, and 18th edition certification. Opportunities for career progression and additional training are provided. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the potential to advance within the company.

Benefits

Progression opportunities

Training on high voltage equipment

Vehicle provided

Excellent holidays

Qualifications

• Must have clean UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel between multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance on electrical installations across solar farms.
• Provide thorough reports to ensure smooth operations.
• Manage and engage subcontractors on site.
• Receive training on high voltage equipment.

Skills

Experience in solar maintenance

Knowledge of electrical systems

Project management for subcontractors

Fault finding on electrical components

Education

Level 3 electrical qualification

18th edition certification

Job description

Maintenance Electrician (Solar Farms)

Aberdeen

38,000 - 40,000 + Bonus + Progression + Vehicle + 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 equipment such as high voltage?

This company provides specialist operations and maintenance to solar farms across Europe. Their portfolio has continued to grow and is expecting to consistently expand over the coming years, requiring highly qualified individuals to continue providing an industry leading service.

In this role you will be conducting maintenance on a variety of electrical installations across multiple solar farms providing thorough reports to ensure operations continue smoothly. It provides you with autonomy to ensure work is completed to a high standard and also to engage and manage any subcontractors on site. You will receive additional training on high voltage equipment and have the opportunity to progress into more senior positions as the company continues to grow.

The ideal candidate will have experience in solar maintenance on a commercial or industrial scale with an 18th edition. They will have a broad range of knowledge across electrical systems such as cables, inverters, connectors, monitoring and communications but will also be looking to expand their knowledge and continually develop.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer to join a renewable energy specialist and advance their career in the sector.

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.

The person:
Experience in the installation and/or maintenance of Solar equipment.
Level 3 electrical qualification and 18th edition.
Clean UK driving licence.
Willing to travel between multiple sites.

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

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

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

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