O&M Solar Technician

Astute People; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Training & development

UK-wide project exposure

Job summary

Astute is recruiting a Solar O&M Technician to support utility-scale solar PV sites across the UK, with a base in Leeds/North Yorkshire. The position offers a competitive salary, a company vehicle, and ongoing training and development opportunities.

The ideal candidate is a qualified Electrical Technician with solar PV experience or a strong electrical background, able to work independently across multiple sites and perform preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis and commissioning while

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installation or related discipline.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• 2391 Inspection & Testing qualification would be advantageous.
• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting or commissioning electrical systems.
• Experience in utility-scale or commercial solar PV preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across utility-scale solar PV sites.
• Diagnose and repair faults on solar PV systems and electrical equipment.
• Respond to reactive maintenance callouts to minimise downtime.
• Complete scheduled inspections and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Produce accurate maintenance reports and record work completed.
• Identify opportunities to improve system performance and reliability.
• Assist with commissioning of new solar PV installations.
• Ensure adherence to Health, Safety and Environmental policies.

Skills

Safety conscious

Fault-finding

Self-motivated

Strong communicator

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installation or related

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

2391 Inspection & Testing (advantageous)

Job description

Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with a leading renewable energy business specialising in utility-scale solar PV to recruit a Solar O&M Technician based in the Leeds/ North Yorkshire regions to support sites across the UK.

The Solar O&M Technician role comes with a competitive salary, company vehicle, training and development opportunities, and the chance to work on utility-scale solar assets nationwide.

If you're a qualified Electrical Technician with experience in solar PV or a strong electrical background looking to break into the renewables sector.

Responsibilities and duties of the O&M Solar Technician role

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across utility-scale solar PV sites
• Diagnose and repair faults on solar PV systems, electrical equipment and associated infrastructure
• Respond to reactive maintenance callouts to minimise site downtime
• Complete scheduled inspections and ensure sites remain compliant with health and safety standards
• Produce accurate maintenance reports and record all completed work
• Identify opportunities to improve system performance and site reliability
• Assist with the commissioning of new solar PV installations
• Ensure compliance with all company Health, Safety and Environmental policies
• Other duties as required

Professional qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installation, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification
• 2391 Inspection & Testing qualification would be advantageous
• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting or commissioning electrical systems
• Previous experience within utility-scale or commercial solar PV would be beneficial

Personal skills

• Safety conscious with a strong commitment to high HSE standards
• Practical and hands‑on with excellent fault‑finding abilities
• Self‑motivated and comfortable working independently across multiple sites
• A strong communicator who works well within a wider operations team
• Keen to develop their career within the renewable energy industry

Salary and benefits of the O&M Solar Technician role

• Competitive salary DOE
• Company vehicle
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to work on utility-scale solar projects across the UK
• Join a growing business committed to the UK's renewable energy transition

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.