Solar Technician - Large Scale

JR United Kingdom; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the renewable energy sector is seeking a Solar Technician to service large-scale solar assets across the North Yorkshire and surrounding regions. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 in electrical installations, be experienced in a solar environment, and possess a UK driving license. This position offers a competitive salary, bonuses, PPE, and company benefits including 33 days of holiday.

Benefits

PPE and toolkit provided

Work van for business purposes

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Company pension

Bonus and overtime

Qualifications

• Experience in solar or BESS environment preferred.
• UK driving license essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform operations and maintenance on solar assets.
• Test DC and AC systems for faults.
• Ensure HSE compliance and conduct regular inspections.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Data Analysis

HSE Compliance

Education

Level 3 in Electrical Installations

C&G 2391 or equivalent

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09.07.2025

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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
• Ideally you will have C&G 2391 or equivalent
• Experience within a solar or BESS environment is hugely preferred
• 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 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.