Ground Maintenance Technician, O&M - Cambridgeshire

Lightsource BP Group; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company based in Cambridgeshire is seeking a Ground Maintenance Technician to support the maintenance of solar farms. The ideal candidate must have previous experience in ground maintenance, a full UK driving license, and relevant certifications such as PA1 and PA6. The role involves various tasks including solar panel cleaning, ground maintenance works, and liaising with various stakeholders. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Pension

Retention bank

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Ground Maintenance or agricultural work is essential.
• Full UK driving license is required.
• PA1, PA6, PA2 certifications needed.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out effective ground works on solar sites.
• Cleaning solar panels using a tractor-mounted system.
• Undertaking trenching and digging for repairs.

Skills

Ground Maintenance

Communication

Self-motivation

Time Management

IT Skills

Education

Minimum GCSEs or equivalent

Tools

Chainsaw License

Strimmer and Brush Cutter

Tablet Computer

Job description

Ground Maintenance Technician, O&M - Cambridgeshire

We are Lightsource bp– and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.

For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.

Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long‑term sustainable growth and energy security.

Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.

About Lightsource bp O&M:

Join Europe’s largest Operations & Maintenance (O&M) fleet and contribute to maintaining our solar plants in optimal operating condition. At Lightsource BP, we're committed to renewable energy and sustainability, and we’re looking for a passionate Ground Maintenance Technician to join our dynamic team.

The purpose of the role is to carry out effective ground works on the Lightsource bp ground mounted sites, to help maintain production levels and adhere to planning regulations.

Location: Ideal candidates will be located in or around the Cambridgeshire area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the ground maintenance works of solar farms including grass cutting, hedge cutting, spraying, strimming, civils & vegetation removal.
• To undertake Solar panel cleaning, using a specifically designed tractor mounted rotating brush and pressurized water system.
• Undertake emergency or planned trenching, digging, fence repairs and other manual tasks to assist the Field Service Engineers with repairs and alterations to sites.
• To produce digital photographic reports confirming work has been completed and addressing any issues.
• Manage priorities based on local ground and weather conditions and in line with good practice.
• To liaise with various individuals including the Planning Team, the Regional Manager, Landlords and other Third Parties, ensuring that work is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Work within all health and safety guidelines.
• Basic upkeep of ground maintenance equipment.
• Make recommendations as to the tasks required to best manage the solar sites.
• Being able to stay away overnight when requested. *Accommodation and expenses will be paid for.

Knowledge:

• Previous experience of working in Ground Maintenance, land management or agricultural is essential.

Work Skills:

• Full UK driving license.
• PA1, PA6, PA2.
• Strimmer and brush cutter experience/certificate.
• Good IT skills and confidence in Microsoft Office and use of a tablet computer.
• Experience using heavy duty flails.
• Chainsaw License.

General Skills/Attributes:

• Good, professional communicator on telephone and via email.
• Happy working as part of a team as well as being confident working solo. Majority of time will be spent working unaccompanied, self‑motivation & communication with work colleagues is key.
• Use of Initiative & organized when forward planning workload.
• Good time management.
• Proficient in the use of smart phone apps, emails and able to pick up computer systems quickly.
• Being able & willing to stay away over multiple nights when needed.

Education and Qualifications:

• Minimum GCSE’s or similar experience in previous role.

Why you’ll want to work for us

Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow; a place where your ideas and opinions matter.

Be you

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.

Be responsible

Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.

Be recognized

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.

Be inspired

Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. Initiatives to get involved with including our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project or our sustainability initiatives.

Our Core Values

Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.