Solar Farm Technician

Astute People; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Mobile phone

Laptop

PPE provided

Training and progression opportunities

Job summary

Astute People seeks a Solar Technician to support sites in and around Peterborough. The role offers £35,000–£45,000 salary, a company van, private healthcare, life insurance, and strong training and progression opportunities.

You will carry out maintenance, faults, and inspections across ground-mounted solar assets while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Occasional travel and weekend rota apply.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working on utility-scale solar projects.
• Level 3 electrical qualification.
• ECS card.
• 2391 Test & Inspection qualification desirable.
• HV Authorised Person status desirable.
• Good working knowledge of industry-standard testing equipment and electrical instruments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across ground-mounted solar assets.
• Test and inspect electrical systems, identify faults and repair where possible.
• Liaise with suppliers to troubleshoot on site.
• Complete daily reports detailing work and site activities.
• Perform fault finding on AC and DC systems.
• Ensure work aligns with HSE legislation and procedures.
• Supervise third-party contractors on site when required.
• Participate in weekend call-out rota with additional payment.
• Undertake occasional travel and overnight stays.

Skills

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Travel willingness

Solar technologies knowledge

Education

Level 3 electrical qualification

2391 Test & Inspection qualification (desirable)

HV Authorised Person (AP) status (desirable)

ECS card

Tools

SCADA

CCTV systems

Electrical testing instruments

Job description

Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with a global renewable energy services provider specialising in the delivery of engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance solutions for utility-scale renewable energy projects, to recruit a Solar Technician for sites in and around Peterborough.

The strategically important Solar Technician role comes with a salary of £35,000 - £45,000, company van, private healthcare, life insurance, and excellent training and progression opportunities.

Responsibilities and duties of the Solar Technician role

Reporting to the Regional Manager you will:

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across a variety of ground-mounted solar assets.
• Test and inspect electrical systems, identifying faults and carrying out repairs where possible.
• Liaise with specialist equipment suppliers to troubleshoot technical issues on site.
• Complete daily reports detailing work carried out and site activities.
• Perform fault finding on both AC and DC systems.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with current HSE legislation and company procedures.
• Supervise third-party contractors on site when required.
• Participate in an occasional weekend call-out rota, with additional payment.
• Undertake occasional travel and overnight stays as required.

Professional qualifications

• Previous experience working on utility-scale solar projects.
• Level 3 electrical qualification.
• ECS card
• 2391 Test & Inspection qualification is desirable.
• HV Authorised Person (AP) status is desirable.
• Good working knowledge of industry-standard testing equipment and electrical instruments.

Personal skills

• Dynamic with strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledgeable about SCADA, CCTV systems, and solar technologies.
• Flexible and willing to travel to sites as required.

Salary and benefits of the Solar Technician role

• £35,000 - £45,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Weekend call-out rota with additional payment
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities.
• Private healthcare.
• Life insurance.
• Company van.
• Mobile phone, laptop, and PPE provided.

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