Solar O&M Technician

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Faversham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the renewable energy sector is seeking a Solar Technician to ensure optimal performance and maintain large-scale solar assets. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 in electrical installations, have relevant experience, and possess a flexible attitude towards travel. This role offers a competitive starting salary up to £40,000, with additional benefits like an annual leave of 33 days and company pension.

Benefits

33 days holiday (inc. BH)

Company pension

PPE provided

Annual leave

Toolkit provided

Work van provided

Qualifications

• Experience in a solar or BESS environment is hugely beneficial.
• UK driving licence is essential.
• Experience reading, writing, and assessing RAMS is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the best performance of large-scale solar assets.
• Perform operations and maintenance duties across the portfolio of solar sites.
• Conduct firmware updates and use computer systems to look for issues.

Skills

Flexible

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Education

Level 3 in electrical installations

18th edition wiring regulations

C&G 2391 or equivalent

HSE qualification

Job description

Astute's Renewables team is partnering with a key business and influential player in the global energy market. The company have a vast portfolio of renewable energy assets and have a brilliant company culture of looking after their employees. We're looking for someone who already has experience in utility scale solar sector but also open to those with large rooftop experience.

This Field Service Technician / Solar Technician comes with an excellent salary, depending on your experience, with the chance of overtime but with a work-life balance being key for the client.

If you're wanting to work for a genuine major player in the global energy space with growth potential, please read on and apply below.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Area Manageryou will:

Ensure the best performance of large-scale solar assets

Perform operations and maintenance duties across the portfolio of solar sites in Chichester and the surrounding areas, perhaps travelling further on occasion for business need

Ensure adherence to all HSE requirements when completing your duties

Test both DC and AC systems, looking for faults and tracing issues

Conduct firmware updates and use computer systems to look for issues with the assets

Gain Authorised Person status after received training

Consistent inspection, maintenance and testing of the systems

Looking for trends and using data analysis to see if you can spot any common trends and suggest ways to improve operations as a result

Occasional assistance with tasks such as solar panel cleaning, some ground maintenance and site CCTV

Occasional working way from your patch/area and be flexible to help when the business needs t

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Level 3 in electrical installations as a minimum

18th edition wiring regs

Ideally you will have C&G 2391 or equivalent

A HSE qualification is desired

Experience within a solar or BESS environment is hugely

UK driving licence is essential

Personal skills

The Solar Technician role would suit someone who is:

Flexible with location and in travelling outside of your patch on occasion

Experience liaising with third parties and troubleshooting

Experience reading, writing and assessing RAMS is hugely beneficial

Someone who wants to learn and make a genuine difference

Salary and benefits of the Solar Technician role

A starting salary up to £40,000 depending on experience

Bonus, overtime and increased pay for on call rota

PPE, toolkit, work van (for business purposes) provided and annual leave

Additional company benefits

33 days holiday (inc. BH)

Company pension

INDREN

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of , , , , creed or sexual 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 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.

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