Solar Technician

Astute's Renewables team is partnering with a key business and influential player in the global energy market. The company have a vast portfolio of renewable energy assets and have a brilliant company culture of looking after their employees. We're looking for a Level 3 qualified Electrician to join the team to cover large scale, ground mount solar assets across Dorset and the surrounding areas.

This Solar Technician comes with a salary up to £40,000, with door to door pay and paid overtime too, including travel time.

If you're wanting to work for a genuine major player in the global energy space with growth potential, please read on and apply below.

Responsibilities and duties of the Solar Technician role

Reporting to the Field Service Team Leader you will:

Ensure the best performance of large-scale renewable energy assets

Perform operations and maintenance duties across the portfolio of solar and battery storage sites

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 electrical works across the site including the welfare cabins and other associated electrics

Occasional working way from your patch/area and be flexible to help when the business needs this

We are looking for someone with the following:

At least a level 3 qualification in electrical installation

2391 test and inspection is hugely preferred

Solar experience is preferred but not essential

Any health and safety qualifications are a benefit

Full UK driving licence

Personal skills

The Solar Technician role would suit someone who:

Enjoys being on the road visiting sites

Someone who enjoys fault-finding and maintenance rather than installation

Wants to contribute to the renewable energy industry

Salary and benefits of the Solar Technician role

Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience

Door to door pay

Private health cover

Life insurance

Company van and fuel card (and can be for personal use)

Company pension

33 days holiday inc. BH

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