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Solar O&M Engineer
Solar Technician / Field Solar Engineer – UK-based Role (Utility Scale Focus)
Astute’s Renewables team is partnered with a leading global solar player, with a tailored focus on the UK market. They deliver design, integration, and maintenance (O&M) services, and we’re seeking an experienced Solar Technician / Field Solar Engineer to support their operations—field-based with a salary of up to £48,000 plus a competitive benefits package.
Large-scale/utility-scale experience is critical to qualify for the upper range of the salary bracket.
About the Role
As a Field Solar Engineer, you will work across ground-mounted solar assets, combining technical troubleshooting, fault diagnosis, and hands-on maintenance. Reporting directly to the Regional Manager, your role is hands-on, with occasional weekend shifts (bonused) and occasional overnight stays.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate on planned and reactive maintenance tasks across multiple solar assets (ground-mounted focus).
- Test, inspect, and diagnose electrical systems (AC/DC), locating and resolving faults where feasible.
- Partner with specialist suppliers to resolve technical issues on-site.
- Compile daily work reports detailing on-site activities and findings.
- Comply with all Health & Safety (HSE) legislation during all operations.
- Supervise third-party contractors when required.
- Engage in occasional weekend work (with pay premiums) and overnight site stays as needed.
- Provide dynamic troubleshooting and hands-on fault-finding solutions.
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Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
✅ Utility-scale solar experience – Essential in this field role. ✅ Level 3 Electrical qualifications (mandatory). ✅ Qualification 2391 (Test & Inspection) – Vital for diagnostic work. ✅ High-voltage (HV) AP qualification – Highly desirable. ✅ Proficiency in key industry tools (e.g., SCADA, CCTV systems, testing equipment).
Skills & Attributes
🔹 Fault-finding mindset – Proactively diagnosis and resolves issues. 🔹 Technical familiarity with SCADA, CCTV, and solar systems design. 🔹 Mobile and comfortable traveling, with skill in report writing.
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Salary & Benefits
💰 Salary: £38,000–£48,000 (depending on experience). 📅 Weekend-rotas with additional pay. 🎯 Bonus tied to KPIs. 📝 Training & career progression opportunities in-house. ⚕️ Private healthcare included. 👥 Life insurance coverage. 🚗 Company vehicle provided. 📱 Mobile, laptop, and PPE supplied.
Diversity & Inclusion
Astute operates as an employment agency under equal opportunities principles (protected characteristics: age, race, gender, disability, creed, sexual orientation). We comply with UK labour laws and are a Disability Confident Employer.
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