Solar O&M Technician: Utility-Scale PV, UK-wide

Astute People; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Training & development

Work nationwide

Job summary

Astute People are partnering with a leading renewables business to recruit a Solar O&M Technician based in Leeds to support sites across the UK.

The role offers a competitive salary, a company vehicle, ongoing training and development, and the chance to work on utility-scale solar assets nationwide. Reporting to the O&M Manager, you will perform planned maintenance, diagnose faults, and ensure health and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installation or related discipline.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• 2391 Inspection & Testing qualification (advantageous).
• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting or commissioning electrical systems.
• Experience with utility-scale or commercial solar PV is beneficial.

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 comply 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 commissioning of new solar PV installations.
• Ensure compliance with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies.

Skills

Fault finding

Independent working

Health & safety mindset

Strong communicator

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

2391 Inspection & Testing

Job description

Astute People are partnering with a leading renewables business to recruit a Solar O&M Technician based in Leeds to support sites across the UK.

The role offers a competitive salary, a company vehicle, ongoing training and development, and the chance to work on utility-scale solar assets nationwide. Reporting to the O&M Manager, you will perform planned maintenance, diagnose faults, and ensure health and safety compliance.