Utility Scale Solar Technician

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy recruitment agency is seeking a Field Service Technician / Solar Technician in the UK. This role offers a salary close to £42,000 and extensive benefits. Responsibilities include maintaining solar and BESS assets, operations across multiple sites, and ensuring HSE compliance. Ideal candidates have qualifications in electrical installations, experience in the solar or BESS sectors, and strong troubleshooting skills. Join a company committed to your career growth in the renewable energy sector.

Benefits

PPE and toolkit

Private health and life insurance

Company pension

33 days holiday

Qualifications

• Must have experience in solar and/or BESS.
• UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the best performance of large-scale solar and BESS assets.
• Perform operations and maintenance duties across the portfolio of solar sites.
• Ensure adherence to all HSE requirements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Liaising with third parties

Reading and assessing RAMS

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 UK’s energy market. The company have a portfolio of assets in BESS, Solar and EV Charging and we’re looking for someone who already has experience in utility scale solar or BESS sector.

This Field Service Technician / Solar Technician comes with a salary just shy of £42,000 and with an extensive benefits list too.

If you’re wanting to progress your career in the renewable energy sector, please read on and apply below.

Responsibilities and duties

• Ensure the best performance of large-scale solar and BESS assets
• Perform operations and maintenance duties across the portfolio of solar sites in Hull (with some visits up to near York as well)
• 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 assistance with tasks such as solar panel cleaning, some ground maintenance and site CCTV

Professional qualifications

• 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 solar and/or BESS is essential
• UK driving licence is essential

Personal skills

• Experience liaising with third parties and troubleshooting
• Experience reading, writing and assessing RAMS is hugely beneficial
• Someone who wants to learn and make a genuine difference

Salary and benefits of the Solar Technician role

• A starting of almost £42,000 depending on experience
• PPE, toolkit, work van (for business purposes)
• Private health and life insurance
• 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.