Service Technician - Solar & BESS

Astute People; Colchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Van, tools and fuel card

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private health care

Life insurance

Pension

Job summary

Astute People is seeking a Service Technician in the UK who will perform preventive and reactive maintenance on electrical, mechanical, and solar systems. You will identify faults in solar PV and battery storage, complete reports, and manage site documentation, stock, and contractor supervision.

The role includes an on-call weekend rota and potential regional travel with international training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician or Electrical Engineer with BS7671 knowledge.
• Experience in solar PV installation and maintenance is essential.
• HV exposure and on-site safety compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventive and reactive maintenance on electrical, mechanical, and solar systems.
• Identify and rectify faults in solar PV and battery storage systems.
• Maintain site documentation and report on work orders.
• Manage stock and supervise contractors and safety inductions.
• Participate in weekend on-call rota and travel as needed.

Skills

Solar PV installation

Inverters/PCS

HV experience

Driving licence

Independent problem solving

Education

Qualified Electrician or Electrical Engineer (BS7671)

Tools

AP/SAP training up to 33kV

Job description

The Service Technician role comes with a salary between £42,000-£60,000 depending on experience, as well as company van & fuel card.

Responsibilities and duties of the Service Technician role

Reporting to the Operations Manager you will:

• Performing both planned preventative and reactive maintenance on electrical, mechanical, communications, structural, and security systems.
• Identifying and rectifying faults within solar PV and battery storage systems.
• Conducting inspections, completing detailed reports and work orders, and maintaining accurate site documentation.
• Overseeing site and vehicle stock control while ensuring all work is carried out safely and in compliance with regulations.
• Supervising contractors, delivering site inductions, and promoting safe systems of work.
• Participating in a weekend on-call rota to provide out-of-hours support.
• Travelling to assist other regions when required, including overnight stays.
• Engaging in ongoing technical, on-site, and classroom-based training, with opportunities for international training.
• Demonstrating a strong commitment to environmental responsibility and biodiversity by proactively supporting site upkeep and sustainability initiatives.
• Happy to participate in an on-call rota (1 in 3 weekends).

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Qualified Electrician or Electrical Engineer (BS7671).
• Inspection & testing experience (C&G #removed# or equivalent or working towards).

Personal Skills

The Service Technician role would suit someone who is:

• Strong background in solar PV installation and maintenance, utility‑scale experience is ideal.
• Experience with inverters/PCS (SMA, Sungrow, Power Electronics, Gamesa, etc.) highly desirable.
• HV experience preferred (Switchgear, transformers; AP/SAP training up to 33kV advantageous).
• Great problem‑solving ability and confidence working independently.
• A proactive attitude, good communication skills and a steady approach
• Enjoy working outdoors in all weather.
• Full clean UK driving licence.

Salary and benefits of the Service Technician role

Details

Starting salary between £42,000-£55,000 (without HV) or up to £60,000 with HV.

• Bonus scheme
• Van, tools and fuel card
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private health care
• Life insurance
• Pension

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. 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. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful