Solar Field Service Technician - Nottinghamshire

Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with an internationally recognised, utility scale solar developer and operator. We are looking to recruit a Solar Field Service Engineer to join their growing operations and maintenance team in Nottinghamshire and the surrounding areas.

The strategically important Solar Field Service Technician role comes with a basic salary up to £42,000 (higher for HVAPs), on call rota enhanced pay (1 weekend in 5), own van and fuel cards, private health insurance, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and more.

If you're a Solar Operations and Maintenance Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Solar Field Service Engineer role

Reporting to the Area Supervisor you will:

Take primary responsibility for solar plant performance, optimisation of the site and for maintaining equipment availability. Perform pre-planned and reactive maintenance works across their solar farms, including electrical maintenance, solar panel cleaning and HV maintenance (if HV qualified). Effectively help to resolve work tickets and report issues back to your line manager. Compiling reports of completed works. Liaising with internal and external teams, including in-house LV/HV personnel, the grounds team and external subcontractors when required. Providing mentoring and training to junior technicians where required. Taking part in the company's on-call rota for non-working hours (including Bank Holidays and weekends) - 1 weekend in every 5 for this region (on call allowances).

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Experience in industrial or utility scale solar is preferred. However, if no solar experience, then an industrial electrician background is of interest. A City and Guilds or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Electrical Engineering, Installation, Testing & Inspection or similar, electrical course. 18th edition wiring regulations. High Voltage Authorisation would be advantageous but not essential. A full UK driving licence is essential due to remote nature of the sites Personal skills

The Solar Field Service Engineer role would suit someone who is:

A strong attention to detail. Strong adherence to health and safety as well as incident prevention. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Salary and benefits of the Solar Field Service Technician role

A starting salary up to £42,000 pa. Overtime and on call rota allowance - 1 weekend in 5. Own van and fuel card. 25 days annual leave, private health insurance and more.

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