Solar PV Engineer

Astute People; Northampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy recruitment agency is seeking a Solar Technician/Solar Engineer to join a key player in the global solar market. This field-based role requires utility scale solar experience and strong fault-finding skills. The position offers a salary of up to £50,000, additional benefits including a company bonus, private healthcare, and opportunities for training and development. Candidates should have Level 3 electrical qualifications and experience with testing equipment. Flexible working arrangements are also available.

Benefits

Company bonus up to 12.5%

Vehicle and fuel card

Private healthcare

Life insurance up to £200,000

Phone, laptop and equipment provided

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Utility scale solar experience or commercial/industrial scale.
• Experience with key industry instruments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive works across solar assets.
• Test and inspect electrical systems, tracing faults.
• Liaise with suppliers to troubleshoot on-site issues.
• Complete daily reports on work performed.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Understanding of HV and LV power electronics

Education

Level 3 electrical qualifications

2391 test and inspection

HV AP (desirable)

Tools

Specialist testing equipment

Job description

Astute's Renewables team is very proudly partnered with a huge player in the global solar market. We have a focus on the UK market for them and we're actively looking for a Solar Technician / Solar Engineer to join the team. The client delivers varying services, from O&M to full design and system integration.

This position is field based and we're looking for a Solar Technician / Solar Engineer with a basic salary of up to £50,000 and you'd also receive a hugely impressive benefits package. Large scale / utility scale solar experience is key in achieving the top end of the salary bracket.

If you're a Solar Technician, Solar Electrician or Solar Engineer looking to work for a key organisation in the market, then submit your CV to apply today.

There is genuine training and development with this role too, with internal succession planning and development being absolutely key to their growth.

Responsibilities and duties of the Solar Electrician role

Reporting to the Regional Team Leader you will:

• Planned and reactive works across a variety of ground mount solar assets
• Testing and inspecting the electrical systems, tracing faults and rectifying where possible
• Liaising with specialist equipment suppliers to troubleshoot issues on site
• Daily reports on the work carried out on site
• Fault finding on both AC and DC systems
• Taking into account all HSE legislation when carrying out any work
• Supervising third party contractors on site if and when required
• Participating in an occasional weekend rota, with additional pay as a result
• Occasional working and staying away

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Utility scale solar experience or commercial/industrial scale
• Level 3 electrical qualifications
• 2391 test and inspection
• HV AP is desirable
• Good working knowledge of key industry instruments and testing equipment

Personal skills

The Solar Electrician role would suit someone who is:

• Good at fault-finding and has a methodical approach
• Strong understanding of HV and LV power electronics, including transformers and inverters

Salary and benefits of the Solar Electrician role

• Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience
• Company bonus up to 12.5%
• Vehicle and fuel card
• Private healthcare
• Life insurance worth up to £200,000
• Phone, laptop and equipment provided
• Flexible workingINDREN

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