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Solar Technician
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Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with a global renewable energy services provider specialising in the delivery of engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance solutions for utility-scale renewable energy projects, to recruit a Solar Technician for sites in Yeovil.
The strategically important Solar Technician role comes with a salary of £35,000 – £45,000, company van, private healthcare, life insurance, and excellent training and progression opportunities.
If you’re a Solar Technician and are looking to work for an organisation that is committed to delivering high-performance renewable energy solutions while investing in its people and supporting the global transition to clean energy, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities And Duties Of The Solar Technician Role
Reporting to the Regional Manager you will:
- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across a variety of ground-mounted solar assets.
- Test and inspect electrical systems, identifying faults and carrying out repairs where possible.
- Liaise with specialist equipment suppliers to troubleshoot technical issues on site.
- Complete daily reports detailing work carried out and site activities.
- Perform fault finding on both AC and DC systems.
- Ensure all work is completed in line with current HSE legislation and company procedures.
- Supervise third-party contractors on site when required.
- Participate in an occasional weekend call-out rota, with additional payment.
- Undertake occasional travel and overnight stays as required.
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Professional Qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
- Previous experience working on utility-scale solar projects.
- Level 3 electrical qualification.
- ECS card is desirable
- 2391 Test & Inspection qualification is desirable.
- HV Authorised Person (AP) status is desirable.
- Good working knowledge of industry-standard testing equipment and electrical instruments.
Personal Skills
The Solar Technician role would suit someone who is:
- Dynamic with strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledgeable about SCADA, CCTV systems, and solar technologies.
- Flexible and willing to travel to sites as required.
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Salary And Benefits Of The Solar Technician Role
- £35,000 – £45,000 salary, depending on experience.
- Weekend call-out rota with additional payment
- Ongoing training and career progression opportunities.
- Private healthcare.
- Life insurance.
- Company van.
- Mobile phone, laptop, and PPE provided.
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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