O&M Solar Technician (LV/HV) – Electrical Fault focus

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 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.