Solar PV Technician

Overview

Astute's Renewables team is proudly partnered with a leading global player in the solar market. The team is focused on the UK market and is looking for a Solar PV Technician / Solar Engineer to join.

This is a field‑based position with a basic salary of up to £50,000 and an attractive benefits package. Large‑scale / utility‑scale solar experience is key to reaching the top end of the salary bracket.

• Plan and carry out reactive works across a variety of ground‑mount solar assets
• Test and inspect electrical systems, trace faults and rectify where possible
• Work with specialist equipment suppliers to troubleshoot on‑site issues
• Prepare daily reports on work carried out on site
• Fault‑find both AC and DC systems
• Take into account all HSE legislation when carrying out any work
• Supervise third‑party contractors on site when required
• Participate in an occasional weekend rota, with additional pay as a result
• Occasional working and staying away

• Utility‑scale solar experience or commercial/industrial scale experience
• Level 3 electrical qualifications
• Watt‑meter test and inspection grade 2391
• HVAP (High‑Voltage Apparatus) is desirable
• Good working knowledge of key industry instruments and testing equipment

• Strong fault‑finding ability with a methodical approach
• Strong understanding of HV and LV power electronics, including transformers and inverters

• Salary up to £50,000, depending on experience
• Company bonus up to 12.5%
• Vehicle and fuel card
• Private healthcare
• Life insurance worth up to £200,000
• Phone, laptop, and equipment provided
• Flexible working

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. Astute does not discriminate on age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Astute is 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.