Utility-Scale Solar Electrician — Paid Travel & Van

Astute People; Worcester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday leave after probation

Pension contribution

Six-month probation period

Job summary

Astute People is recruiting a Solar Electrician to maintain and operate utility-scale solar assets across the UK. The role offers £19-£21 per hour, paid travel, a company van and fuel card, and permanent PAYE employment.

You will perform planned and reactive electrical maintenance, diagnose faults, and ensure safety compliance while supporting a growing renewables team and a portfolio of large-scale projects through nationwide travel.

Qualifications

• Fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.
• Independent work capability across multiple sites.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel nationwide across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across utility-scale solar PV sites.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults on solar farm equipment and infrastructure.
• Perform inspection, testing and commissioning activities per industry standards.
• Complete preventative maintenance to maximise asset availability and performance.
• Document job reports and maintenance records using company systems.
• Support fault response and minimise downtime on assets.
• Work safely following procedures and site rules.
• Liaise with technical support and site stakeholders as needed.
• Travel extensively to attend customer sites and perform maintenance.
• Participate in weekend and on-call arrangements as required.

Job description

Astute People is recruiting a Solar Electrician to maintain and operate utility-scale solar assets across the UK. The role offers £19-£21 per hour, paid travel, a company van and fuel card, and permanent PAYE employment.

You will perform planned and reactive electrical maintenance, diagnose faults, and ensure safety compliance while supporting a growing renewables team and a portfolio of large-scale projects through nationwide travel.