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Solar Technical Specialist
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Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with a leading renewable energy provider committed to delivering high-quality Operations & Maintenance services across commercial and utility-scale solar assets to recruit a Technical Specialist – Solar O&M for its Worcester office.
The Technical Specialist – Solar O&M role comes with a salary up to £55k dependent on experience, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to play a key role in the growth of an expanding renewable energy business.
If you’re an experienced solar engineer looking to come of the tools with a strong background in Solar PV, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Technical Specialist role
Reporting To The Sales Manager, You Will
- Act as the technical lead for the Solar O&M team, providing expert support to engineers across the UK.
- Diagnose and resolve complex faults using SCADA, remote monitoring platforms and system performance data.
- Develop technical solutions, repair strategies and remedial recommendations for commercial Solar PV systems.
- Support commissioning, recommissioning and troubleshooting of commercial and utility-scale solar installations.
- Liaise with equipment manufacturers to resolve technical issues and manage warranty claims.
- Produce technical documentation, standards and fault-finding procedures to support operational excellence.
- Mentor engineers and provide technical training to develop team capability.
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Professional Qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
- Proven experience within commercial and industrial Solar PV Operations & Maintenance.
- Strong knowledge of Solar PV systems, including fault diagnosis, commissioning and performance analysis.
- Experience using SCADA or remote monitoring platforms and interpreting electrical schematics.
- Full UK driving licence.
Personal skills
The Technical Specialist Role Would Suit Someone Who Is
- Passionate about renewable energy and engineering excellence.
- Analytical with strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
- Methodical and capable of making confident technical decisions.
- A strong communicator who can support engineers, customers and internal stakeholders.
- Proactive and keen to contribute to the growth of a developing Solar O&M division.
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Salary and benefits of the Technical Specialist role
- Up to £55,000 salary dependent on experience.
- Office-based role in Worcester.
- Opportunity to become the technical lead within a growing Solar O&M division.
- Ongoing professional development and technical training.
- Opportunity to work on a nationwide portfolio of commercial and utility-scale renewable energy assets.
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.
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