Solar PV Engineer

Northampton Business Directory; Milton Keynes, Long Buckby Wharf, Northampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solar energy company based in Milton Keynes is seeking a Solar Technician/Solar Engineer to oversee various ground mount solar assets. The position offers a salary of up to £50,000 and includes a generous benefits package, such as private healthcare and a company bonus of up to 12.5%. The ideal candidate will have utility scale solar experience, relevant electrical qualifications, and strong fault-finding skills. This field-based role also supports ongoing training and career development.

Benefits

Company bonus up to 12.5%

Vehicle and fuel card

Private healthcare

Life insurance up to £200,000

Phone, laptop and equipment provided

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Utility scale solar experience or commercial/industrial scale preferred.
• Experience with testing and inspecting electrical systems.
• Ability to work with HSE legislation.

Responsibilities

• Planned and reactive works on ground mount solar assets.
• Perform testing and inspection of electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot issues on-site with suppliers.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Methodical approach

Strong understanding of HV/LV power electronics

Education

Level 3 electrical qualifications

2391 test and inspection

HV AP certification

Tools

Key industry instruments

Job description

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 £50,000 and you'd also receive a hugely impressive benefits package. Large scale / utility scale solar experience is key in achieving the top end of the salary bracket.

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

There is genuine training and development with this role too, with internal succession planning and development being absolutely key to their growth.

Responsibilities and duties of the Solar Electrician role

• 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 or commercial/industrial scale
• Level 3 electrical qualifications
• 2391 test and inspection
• HV AP is desirable
• Good working knowledge of key industry instruments and testing equipment

Personal skills

The Solar Electrician role would suit someone who is:

• Good at fault-finding and has a methodical approach
• Strong understanding of HV and LV power electronics, including transformers and inverters

Salary and benefits of the Solar Electrician role

• 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. 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.