Solar Field Service Technician

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility scale solar developer is seeking a Solar Field Service Engineer for their operations in North Yorkshire. The role includes optimizing site performance, conducting maintenance, and mentoring junior staff. Offering a competitive salary of up to £40,000 annually, benefits include health insurance and 25 days leave.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

25 Days Annual Leave

On-call Allowances

Own Van and Fuel Card

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial or utility-scale solar preferred; electrical background valuable.
• High Voltage Authorization advantageous, full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Optimize solar plant performance and maintain equipment availability.
• Perform electrical maintenance, solar panel cleaning, and reactive maintenance.
• Mentor and train junior technicians as required.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Health and Safety Adherence

Education

City and Guilds or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Electrical Engineering

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Astute's Renewables team is partnered with an internationally recognised, utility scale solar developer and operator. We are looking to recruit a Solar Field Service Engineer to join their growing operations and maintenance team in North Yorkshire and the surrounding areas.

Role Overview

The strategically important Solar Field Service Technician role offers a basic salary up to £40,000 (higher for HVAPs), on-call rota enhanced pay (1 weekend in 5), own van and fuel cards, private health insurance, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and more.

Responsibilities and Duties

1. Take primary responsibility for solar plant performance, optimisation of the site, and maintaining equipment availability.
2. Perform pre-planned and reactive maintenance works across solar farms, including electrical maintenance, solar panel cleaning, and HV maintenance (if HV qualified).
3. Resolve work tickets and report issues to line managers, including compiling reports of completed works.
4. Liaise with internal and external teams, including in-house LV/HV personnel, grounds team, and subcontractors.
5. Provide mentoring and training to junior technicians where required.
6. Participate in the company's on-call rota for non-working hours, including Bank Holidays and weekends (1 in 5 weekends), with on-call allowances.

Qualifications and Experience

1. Experience in industrial or utility-scale solar is preferred; however, an industrial electrician background is also valuable.
2. City and Guilds or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Electrical Engineering, Installation, Testing & Inspection, or similar.
3. 18th edition wiring regulations.
4. High Voltage Authorization is advantageous but not essential.
5. A full UK driving license is required due to the remote nature of the sites.

Personal Skills

1. Strong attention to detail.
2. Adherence to health and safety protocols and incident prevention.
3. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Salary and Benefits

Up to £40,000 per annum, overtime and on-call allowances, own van and fuel card, 25 days annual leave, private health insurance, and more.

Additional Information

Astute People is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. We promote diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you do not hear back within 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.