Senior Technician

Astute People; Royal Leamington Spa; Presencial; GBP 35 000 - 43 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

10% pension

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Resumo da oferta

Astute People is partnering with a leading global ICP/EPC contractor to recruit a Senior Solar Technician to support operation and maintenance across multiple solar sites in the West and South Midlands, UK.

The role offers £35,000–£42,948 per year, plus a 10% pension, private healthcare and life insurance, with a start date planned for November 2026. You will bring strong electrical skills and a background as a qualified electrician.

Qualificações

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a field technician, preferably on solar PV or BESS.
• Qualified electrician background with DC/LV systems knowledge.
• Experience in electrical fault-finding, testing and diagnostics.
• Knowledge of DC and LV electrical systems.

Responsabilidades

• 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 equipment.
• Ensure maintenance work complies with ESRs, RAMS and site safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and RAMS/LV switching schedules.
• Coordinate and oversee contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Support maintenance procedure development and continuous improvement.
• Liaise with management and site teams, completing maintenance documentation.

Conhecimentos

Electrical fault-finding

DC/LV systems

Maintenance planning

Contractor coordination

Formação académica

Qualified Electrician

Electrical Apprenticeship

Ferramentas

RAMS drafting

Switching schedules

HV/LV switching

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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 a Senior Technician to work across multiple operational solar projects.

This role offers a competitive salary of £35,000 to £42,948, plus a 10% pension, private healthcare and life insurance, with a planned start date of November 2026.

If you're an experienced Technician with a strong electrical, this is an excellent opportunity to join a leading renewable energy contractor and support the ongoing operation and maintenance of multiple solar sites.

Responsibilities of the Senior Solar Technician

Reporting to the Senior O&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 all maintenance work complies with Electrical Safety Rules (ESRs), RAMS and site safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and prepare RAMS and LV switching schedules.
• Coordinate and oversee contractors, subcontractors and specialist suppliers where required.
• Support maintenance procedure development, continuous improvement and 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 5 years' experience as a field technician ideally on solar PV or BESS projects.
• A qualified electrician background
• Experience in electrical fault-finding, testing and diagnostics.
• Good knowledge of DC and LV electrical systems

Desirable experience

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

• Experience supporting HV/LV maintenance activities across multiple operational utility-scale solar sites.
• Experience producing RAMS, preparing switching schedules and coordinating specialist maintenance contractors.
• Experience developing maintenance procedures and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

Salary and benefits

• £35,000 to £42,948 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.