Solar Technician

Astute People; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health cover

Life insurance

Company van and fuel card (and can be)

Company pension

33 days holiday inc. BH

Company bonus

Job summary

Astute's Renewables team is partnering with a key business in the global energy market. We're seeking a Level 3 qualified Electrician to cover large-scale solar assets across Dorset and surrounding areas.

The role offers a salary up to £40,000, door to door pay and paid overtime including travel time. You will perform operations and maintenance on solar and battery storage sites, ensure HSE compliance, test DC/AC systems, and use data analysis to spot trends and improve performance.

Qualifications

• At least a Level 3 qualification in electrical installation.
• 2391 test and inspection is hugely preferred.
• Solar experience is preferred but not essential.
• 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 the portfolio of solar and battery storage sites.
• Ensure adherence to all HSE requirements when completing 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.
• Look for trends and use data analysis to spot common patterns and suggest improvements.
• Occasional electrical works across the site including welfare cabins and other electrics.
• Occasional working away from patch/area and be flexible to help when needed.

Skills

Level 3 electrical installation

Fault finding

Driving licence

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 Dorset 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

• 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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Equality, diversity and inclusion

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.