Astute’s Renewable Energy Team is working exclusively with a key player and well renowned market leader in the UK’s solar sector. They own and operate a vast number of solar assets and we’re now looking to add a Communications Technician / Expert to the team.
The Communications Technician role comes with a salary up to £48,000, plus door to door overtime, a van and paid fuel amongst other benefits.
If you’re a Communications Technician / Network Technician / Telecoms Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation where you can make a genuine difference, whilst growing personally and professionally, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Communications Technician role
Reporting to the Regional Lead you will:
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Provide (remote and on site) specialist support, service and maintenance on the Communications, Network and SCADA systems across a portfolio of assets
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Support the regional O&M teams, providing your communications specialism to help optimise the assets
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Contribute to the internal knowledge base in relation to communications and SCADA, mentoring O&M Technicians where possible
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Look for and propose solutions for continuous improvements across the assets when it comes to communications
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Support the relevant internal teams in developing API connections to new sites as required
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National travel for business need with some overnight stays (which will gradually reduce as the team grows but in the shorter to medium term, there is a lot of travel)
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
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Fully qualified Electrician
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2391 is highly preferred but not essential
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A recognised HSE qualification is preferred
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A clean UK driving licence
Personal skills
The Communications Technician role would suit someone who is:
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Flexible and happy to travel
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Experience in networks, communications and integration to SCADA
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Solar and/or BESS experience is highly preferred but not essential
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Experience in working with HV switchgear and someone with inverter experience would be useful
Salary and benefits of the Communications Technician role
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Up to £48,000 basic salary, depending on experience
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Overtime rate of 1.5x hourly rate
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Door to door pay
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Van and paid fuel
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Pension and holiday allowance
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Private healthcare
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Life insurance
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Other company benefits
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Professional development
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