Solar O&M Technician – UK-wide, Vehicle & Training

Astute People Inc; Oxford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Ongoing training

Job summary

Astute People is recruiting a Solar O&M Technician to support utility-scale solar PV sites across the UK. The role reports to the O&M Manager and involves preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, and site inspections.

The ideal candidate will hold NVQ/City & Guilds Level 3 in electrical installation, 18th Edition, and have experience with solar PV systems. A company vehicle and ongoing training are provided as part of the package.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installation or a related discipline.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• 2391 Inspection & Testing qualification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across utility-scale solar PV sites.
• Diagnose and repair faults on solar PV systems and electrical equipment.
• Respond to reactive maintenance callouts to minimise site downtime.
• Complete scheduled inspections and ensure sites remain compliant with health and safety standards.
• Produce accurate maintenance reports and record all completed work.
• Identify opportunities to improve system performance and site reliability.
• Assist with the commissioning of new solar PV installations.
• Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety and Environmental policies.

Skills

Fault finding

Communication

Independent working

Safety conscious

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installation

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Astute People is recruiting a Solar O&M Technician to support utility-scale solar PV sites across the UK. The role reports to the O&M Manager and involves preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, and site inspections.

The ideal candidate will hold NVQ/City & Guilds Level 3 in electrical installation, 18th Edition, and have experience with solar PV systems. A company vehicle and ongoing training are provided as part of the package.