O and M Technician

Astute People; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% pension

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Job summary

Astute is recruiting two O&M Solar Technicians to support major utility-scale solar projects across the West and South Midlands. The roles offer £34,000 to £38,571 per year, plus 10% pension, private healthcare and life insurance, with a start date planned for November 2026.

Reporting to the Senior O&M Technician, you will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on LV/HV systems, diagnose faults, and ensure ESRs and RAMS are in place.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a field technician on solar PV or BESS projects.
• Electrical engineering background with qualified electrician status.
• Experience in electrical fault-finding and testing with test equipment.
• Knowledge of DC/LV electrical systems and solar connections.
• Experience across multiple operational utility-scale solar sites preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance across LV and HV electrical systems at operational solar sites.
• Diagnose and resolve faults across DC/LV systems, circuit protection and associated equipment.
• Ensure maintenance work complies with Electrical Safety Rules (ESRs), RAMS and site safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and prepare RAMS and LV switching schedules.
• Support and oversee contractors and specialist suppliers where required.
• Assist with maintenance procedure development, continuous improvement and promoting a positive HS&E culture.
• Liaise with operational management and site teams, completing all required maintenance and administrative documentation.

Skills

Field technician experience

Electrical engineering background

Qualified electrician

Electrical fault-finding

DC/LV systems knowledge

Education

Electrical qualification / electrician status

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with a leading global ICP/EPC contractor delivering major utility-scale solar developments across the West and South Midlands to recruit 2 O and M Solar Technicians to work across multiple operational solar projects.

These roles offer a competitive salary of £34,000 to £38,571, plus a 10% pension, private healthcare and life insurance, with a planned start date of November 2026.

If you're an experienced Solar Technician with an electrical background and experience in solar PV or BESS projects, this is an excellent opportunity to join a leading renewable energy contractor and support the operation and maintenance of utility-scale solar sites.

Responsibilities of the O and M Solar Technician

Reporting to the Senior O and M Technician, you will:

• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance across LV and HV electrical systems at operational solar sites.
• Diagnose and resolve faults across DC/LV systems, circuit protection and associated equipment.
• Ensure maintenance work complies with Electrical Safety Rules (ESRs), RAMS and site safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and prepare RAMS and LV switching schedules.
• Support and oversee contractors and specialist suppliers where required.
• Assist with maintenance procedure development, continuous improvement and promoting a positive HS&E culture.
• Liaise with operational management and site teams, completing all required maintenance and administrative documentation.

Required qualifications and experience

To be considered, you must have:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience as a field technician ideally on solar PV or BESS projects.
• An electrical engineering background and qualified electrician status.
• Experience in electrical fault-finding and testing, including the use of test equipment.
• Knowledge of DC/LV electrical systems, circuit protection and solar electrical connections.

Desirable experience

It would be an advantage, but is not essential, to have:

• Experience working across multiple operational utility-scale solar sites.
• Experience preparing RAMS, switching schedules and coordinating maintenance contractors.

Salary and benefits

• £34,000 to £38,571 per annum.
• 10% pension
• Private healthcare
• Life insurance

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation.

We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK.

Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative.