Solar Field Service Technician

Astute People; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Astute People is recruiting a Solar Field Service Engineer to join a leading solar operator's team in North Yorkshire. The role entails maintaining solar plants, with a competitive salary and benefits including a van, fuel card, and private health insurance. Ideal candidates will have electrical qualifications and a strong commitment to safety.

Benefits

Private health insurance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Own van and fuel card

Overtime and on-call allowances

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial or utility-scale solar preferred.
• A full UK driving licence required.
• High Voltage Authorization advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for solar plant performance and equipment availability.
• Perform maintenance and report issues.
• Mentor junior technicians where required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

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.

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.

If you're a Solar Operations and Maintenance Engineer seeking to work for an organisation that values integrity and people, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

• Take primary responsibility for solar plant performance, site optimisation, and equipment availability.
• Perform pre-planned and reactive maintenance across solar farms, including electrical maintenance, solar panel cleaning, and HV maintenance (if HV qualified).
• Resolve work tickets and report issues to your line manager, including compiling reports of completed works.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external subcontractors as needed.
• Mentor and train junior technicians where required.
• Participate in the on-call rota for non-working hours, including weekends and bank holidays (1 in 5 weekends), with on-call allowances.

Professional qualifications

• Experience in industrial or utility-scale solar is preferred; however, an industrial electrician background is also suitable if no solar experience.
• City and Guilds or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Electrical Engineering, Installation, Testing & Inspection, or similar.
• 18th edition wiring regulations.
• High Voltage Authorization is advantageous but not essential.
• A full UK driving licence is required due to the remote site locations.

Personal skills

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

Salary and benefits

• Up to £40,000 per annum.
• Overtime and on-call allowances (1 in 5 weekends).
• Own van and fuel card.
• 25 days annual leave, private health insurance, and more.

Astute People are acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. We promote diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Candidates must demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. If you do not hear back within 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.