Solar Technician - Suffolk

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private health cover

Life insurance

Company van and fuel card (personaluse

Company pension

33 days holiday inc. BH

Company bonus

Job summary

Astute is seeking a Level 3 qualified Electrician to cover large-scale solar assets across Suffolk. The Solar Technician will travel across sites, performing OM duties, testing DC/AC systems and ensuring HSE compliance.

A driving licence is required and a strong fault‑finding mindset is valued. Salary up to £40,000 with door-to-door pay, paid overtime, private health cover, lifeinsurance, a company van and fuel card, a pension, and 33 days holiday.

Qualifications

• At least a Level 3 qualification in electrical installation.
• 2391 test and inspection experience 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 diagnose issues.
• Consistent inspection, maintenance and testing of the systems.
• Look for trends and use data analysis to spot common issues and improve operations.
• Occasional electrical works across the site including welfare cabins and related electrics.
• Occasional working away from your patch and be flexible to assist when needed.

Skills

Fault finding

Maintenance mindset

Road travel

Education

Level 3 electrical installation

2391 test and inspection

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 Suffolk.

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

Qualifications and Requirements

• 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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