Solar Farm Operative - Ground Mount Solar

Climate17; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An international renewable energy recruitment firm seeks a Solar Farm Operative in Leeds to assist with maintenance activities at solar PV systems. Responsibilities include supporting Field Service Engineers, managing warehouse stock, and ensuring health and safety compliance. Ideal candidates have familiarity with solar technology and possess good computer skills. A full clean driving license is required. This role offers an opportunity to gain an electrical qualification.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Solar PV technology is essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
• General labouring/building experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Field Service Engineers with routine maintenance on solar PV systems.
• Manage warehouse stock and report stock levels.
• Perform material collections and deliveries.
• Assist with corrective maintenance tasks.
• Produce on-site activity reports through automated platforms.
• Report all health and safety incidents.

Skills

Familiarity with Solar PV

Good computer skills

General Labouring/Building experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Reporting software

Job description

Climate17 are working with a fully vertically integrated, international renewable energy business that build, own and operate a diverse portfolio of renewable energy assets across the UK.

They are actively searching for a Solar Farm Operative to attend customers' sites, and warehouses on a day-to-day basis assisting with maintenance activities at various ground solar PV systems.

Role
The Solar Farm Operative will assist the Field Service Engineers when carrying out maintenance on installations. Candidates who are keen to achieve an electrical qualification are welcome.

Health and Safety also plays a significant part in this role with responsibilities including following company and site-specific method statements and risk assessments whilst ensuring tasks are performed in accordance with industry best practices, industry best safety practices, company and owner procedures, plans, and guidelines as well as all pertinent laws and regulations/standards

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting Field Service Engineers with routine maintenance, testing, and remedial works on deployed solar PV systems
• Responsible for managing warehouse stock and reporting stock levels through the CMMS or manual reports as applicable
• Carry out multiple material collections and deliveries
• Assisting Field Service Engineers with Corrective Maintenance as occur
• Produce reports detailing on site activities through the automated online platform
• Report all H&S incidents and near misses to line manager
• Occasional ground maintenance works
• Mechanical installations and remedial works

Requirements

• Familiarity with Solar PV
• Good computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Reporting software
• General Labouring / Building / Mechanical experience / Ground works
• Full, Clean Driving License

About Us
Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.

Inclusive Application Process
Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.

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