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O&M Solar Electrical Technician - Nottinghamshire Area
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O&M Solar Electrical Technician - Nottinghamshire Area
O&M Solar Technician — Power the Future of Renewable Energy
If you’re driven by hands-on technical work, thrive outdoors, and want to play a meaningful role in the UK's clean-energy transition, this O&M Solar Technician position offers the perfect blend of challenge, autonomy, and long-term growth.
Working closely with the Operations Manager, you’ll take ownership of maintaining and optimising ground-mount solar farms — ensuring they operate safely, efficiently, and at peak performance. Your days will be varied: from electrical testing and fault-finding to mentoring teammates and managing subcontractors on site. This is a role for someone who enjoys responsibility, values precision, and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Solar array installation — installing cabling and modules across ground-mount systems.
- Cable termination — completing DC and AC terminations at distribution boxes.
- Monitoring system setup — installing cabling for data loggers, routers, sensors, and comms equipment.
- Fault identification — diagnosing electrical, comms, and monitoring issues using industry-standard testing equipment.
- Annual testing routines — including:
- String testing
- DC main cable testing
- IV curve testing
- Thermal imaging
- AC inspection — testing and inspecting newly installed AC equipment to BS7671 standards.
- Reporting & documentation — compiling reports and updating ticketing systems.
- Subcontractor management — overseeing onsite contractors and ensuring safe, compliant work.
- Small works support — assisting Asset and Operations Managers with quotations.
- Team collaboration — working alongside electricians, labourers, and site managers.
- Health & Safety routines — completing H&S actions as required.
- Training & mentoring — supporting the development of junior team members.
- On-call support — participating in the weekend rota.
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Skills & Experience You’ll Bring
- Strong working knowledge of photovoltaic systems; HV experience highly desirable.
- Confident using AC/DC electrical test equipment, including:
- MC4 crimpers
- PV-specific tooling
- Comfortable with Microsoft Office, tablets/phones, and digital reporting systems.
- Solid understanding of Health & Safety regulations.
- Minimum two years’ experience in Solar PV installation or maintenance.
- Level 3 Technical Certificate in Electrical Installation (or equivalent).
- NVQ Level 3 in the electrical industry.
- NET AM2 certificate.
- Level 3 BS7671:2018 (18th Edition).
- 2391 Test & Inspection (desirable).
- ECS Electrician Card (desirable).
- AP/SAP, SMSTS, or HV/AP experience (desirable).
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What’s In It For You
- Interesting, varied projects in a fast-growing renewable energy sector.
- Flexible working hours.
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Pension contributions via the NEST scheme.
- Private healthcare and life assurance.
- A supportive team with flat hierarchies and room to grow.
If you are a skilled Electrical Technician who takes pride in precision, thrives outdoors, and wants to be part of a sector that’s growing fast, we want to hear from you. Step into a role where your expertise keeps renewable energy moving — and where your development is genuinely valued.
Bring your technical ability, your problem-solving mindset, and your drive for high-quality work. In return, you’ll join a supportive team, work on exciting projects, and help shape the future of clean energy across the UK.
Apply today and take the next step in your solar career.
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