Solar Technician - Large Scale

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the renewable energy sector is seeking a Solar Technician to service and maintain their solar assets across North Yorkshire, Pennines & County Durham. The ideal candidate will have a background in electrical installations, strong troubleshooting skills, and a proactive approach to improving operations. An attractive salary of up to £40,000 awaits the right candidate, along with comprehensive benefits including annual leave, pension, and toolkits.

Benefits

PPE provided

Toolkit provided

Work van for business purposes

Annual leave (33 days)

Company pension

Qualifications

• Experience within a solar or BESS environment is crucial.
• UK driving licence is essential.
• Experienced at liaising with third parties.

Responsibilities

• Ensure best performance of large-scale solar assets.
• Conduct firmware updates and test DC and AC systems.
• Perform operations and maintenance duties across solar sites.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Education

Level 3 in electrical installations

18th edition wiring regulations

C&G 2391 or equivalent

HSE 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 Solar Technician or O&M Technician to join their team to service and maintain their large scale solar assets around the North Yorkshire, Pennines & County Durham regions.

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

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Area Manager you will:

Ensure the best performance of large-scale solar assets

Perform operations and maintenance duties across the portfolio of solar sites in Yeovil and the surrounding areas, perhaps travelling further on occasion for business need

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

Gain Authorised Person status after received training

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 assistance with tasks such as solar panel cleaning, some ground maintenance and site CCTV

Occasional working way from your patch/area and be flexible to help when the business needs this

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Level 3 in electrical installations as a minimum

18th edition wiring regs

Ideally you will have C&G 2391 or equivalent

A HSE qualification is desired

Experience within a solar or BESS environment is hugely

UK driving licence is essential

Personal skills

The Solar Technician role would suit someone who is:

Experienced liaising with third parties and troubleshooting

Experienced reading, writing and assessing RAMS

Someone who wants to learn and make a genuine difference

Salary and benefits of the Solar Technician role

A starting salary up to £40,000 depending on experience

Bonus, overtime and increased pay for on call rota

PPE, toolkit, work van (for business purposes) provided and annual leave

Additional company benefits

33 days holiday (inc. BH)

Company pension

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

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