Solar Technician

2 months ago


Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom Leap29 Full time
Job Description

Senior O&M Technicians – Solar HV


Leap29 are recruiting for Senior Technician and Technicians for solar sites in Yorkshire, Huddersfield, Warwickshire, Nottingham and Buckinghamshire. These professionals will join the O&M team in the UK.


Job Overview:

As part of your role, you will:

  • Actively engage in all Operations & Maintenance (O&M) tasks related to improving and maintaining LV and HV electrical networks across various sites.
  • Manage and assist in the execution of maintenance activities, ensuring they are completed efficiently.
  • Ensure compliance with the company’s Electrical Safety Rules (ESRs).
  • Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance as well as unscheduled corrective maintenance tasks.
  • Maintain detailed records and logs of both scheduled and unscheduled HV/LV maintenance activities, whether carried out by yourself or other contractors.
  • Develop in-house Risk Assessment Method Statements (RAMS) for scheduled LV works.
  • Ensure electrical safety standards are upheld during LV and other electrical operations.
  • Contribute to the development of new maintenance procedures when needed.
  • Identify the necessary resources, subcontractors, or suppliers to support maintenance activities, as required.
  • Oversee contractor activities to ensure the smooth and efficient execution of maintenance tasks on-site.
  • Handle administrative tasks including labor returns, timesheets, expenses, and material allocations.
  • Collaborate with the operational management team and site operatives on daily operational issues.
  • Perform Electrical Site Technician duties on-site, working on DC and LV systems, diagnosing any electrical issues as they arise.
  • Submit LV switching schedules in line with pre-agreed project timelines.
  • Promote a positive health, safety, and environmental (HS&E) culture and suggest improvements for ongoing development.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and training needs, reporting your findings to senior management.


What You Bring:

  • A solid background in Electrical Engineering.
  • At least 3 years of experience as a field technician in PV Solar or BESS projects.
  • Qualified Electrician with strong mechanical knowledge.
  • Proficiency in electrical systems design and solar energy connections.
  • Completion of an industry-recognized HV AP course (HV AP 2/ AP3 Authorization).
  • Experience with test equipment, fault finding, VLF testing, and insulation resistance testing.
  • Knowledge of renewable energy installations, including O&M and construction.


If you are interested in this position, please send your CV through to Rob Byrom.


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