Utility Scale Solar Technician

3 days ago

Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom Astute People Full time

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

Reporting to the Field Team Leader you will:

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

We are looking for someone with the following:

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

The Solar Technician role would suit someone who is:

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 pensionAstute 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

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