Solar Engineer - Field Based

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Astute's Renewables team is very proudly partnered with a huge player in the global solar market. We have a focus on the UK market for them and we're actively looking for a Solar Technician / Solar Engineer to join the team. The client delivers varying services, from O&M to full design and system integration.

This position is field based and we're looking for a Solar Technician / Solar Engineer with a basic salary of up to 45,000 (if HV AP) and you'd also receive a hugely impressive benefits package.

If you're a Solar Technician or Solar Engineer, looking to work for a key organisation in the market, then submit your CV to apply today.


Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Regional Manager you will:

• Planned and reactive works across a variety of ground mount solar assets
• Testing and inspecting the electrical systems, tracing faults and rectifying where possible
• Liaising with specialist equipment suppliers to troubleshoot issues on site
• Daily reports on the work carried out on site
• Fault finding on both AC and DC systems
• Taking into account all HSE legislation when carrying out any work
• Supervising third party contractors on site if and when required
• Participating in an occasional weekend rota, with additional pay as a result
• Occasional working and staying away

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Utility scale solar experience is key for this area
• Level 3 electrical qualifications
• 2391 test and inspection
• HV AP is hugely desirable
• Good working knowledge of key industry instruments and testing equipment

Personal skills

The Solar Technician role would suit someone who is:

• Dynamic and who enjoys fault-finding
• Knowledgeable about SCADA and CCTV systems as well as solar
• Willing to travel

Salary and benefits of the Solar Technician role

• 35,000 - 45,000 salary, depending on experience
• Weekend rota with additional payment
• KPI related bonus
• Training and progression
• Private healthcare
• Life insurance
• Company van
• Mobile phone, laptop and PPE

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.