Solar Technician

Astute People; Havant; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

Private health cover

Company pension

33 days holiday inc. BH

Company bonus INDREN

Job summary

Astute People is seeking a Level 3 qualified Electrician to join our renewables team, covering Havant and surrounding areas for large-scale solar assets. You’ll travel between sites performing O&M on solar and battery storage assets, while ensuring HSE compliance and fault resolution.

The role offers door-to-door pay, paid overtime, private health cover, a company van and fuel card, a company pension and 33 days holiday. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• At least a level 3 qualification in electrical installation.
• 2391 test and inspection is hugely preferred.
• Solar experience is preferred but not essential.
• Any health and safety qualifications are a benefit.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the best performance of large-scale renewable energy assets.
• Perform operations and maintenance duties across solar and battery storage sites.
• Adhere to all HSE requirements on site.
• Test DC and AC systems, fault finding and tracing issues.
• Conduct firmware updates and monitor asset data for trends.
• Inspect, maintain and test systems regularly.
• Occasional electrical works on welfare cabins and site electrics.
• Be flexible to travel beyond the patch when needed.

Skills

Level 3 electrical installation

Fault finding

Route-based travel

HSE compliance

Education

Level 3 electrical installation 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 a Level 3 qualified Electrician to join the team to cover large scale, ground mount solar assets across Havant and the surrounding areas.

This Solar Technician comes with a salary up to £40,000, with door to door pay and paid overtime too, including travel time.

Responsibilities and duties of the Solar Technician role

Reporting to the Field Service Team Leader you will:

• Ensure the best performance of large-scale renewable energy assets
• Perform operations and maintenance duties across the portfolio of solar and battery storage sites
• 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
• 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 electrical works across the site including the welfare cabins and other associated electrics
• Occasional working way from your patch/area and be flexible to help when the business needs this

We are looking for someone with the following:

• At least a level 3 qualification in electrical installation
• 2391 test and inspection is hugely preferred
• Solar experience is preferred but not essential
• Any health and safety qualifications are a benefit
• Full UK driving licence

Personal skills

• Enjoys being on the road visiting sites
• Someone who enjoys fault-finding and maintenance rather than installation
• Wants to contribute to the renewable energy industry

Salary and benefits of the Solar Technician role

• Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience
• Door to door pay
• Private health cover
• Life insurance
• Company van and fuel card (and can be for personal use)
• Company pension
• 33 days holiday inc. BH
• Company bonusINDREN

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