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Tim Norford

Head of Renewables at Astute People Ltd
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Job
Solar Technician - Norfolk
PERMANENT
Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a key business and influential player in the global energy market. The company have a vast portfolio of renewable energy assets and have a brilliant company culture of looking after their employees. We’re looking for a Level 3 qualified Electrician to join the team to cover large scale, ground mount solar assets across Norfolk and just into Suffolk too. This Solar Technician comes with a salary up to £40,000, with door to door pay and paid overtime too, including travel time.  If you’re wanting to work for a genuine major player in the global energy space with growth potential, please read on and apply below.   Responsibilities and duties of the Solar Technician role   Reporting to the Field Service Team Leader you will:  
  • Ensure the best performance of large-scale renewable energy assets
  • Perform operations and maintenance duties across the portfolio of solar and battery storage sites
  • Ensure adherence to all HSE requirements when completing your duties
  • Test both DC and AC systems, looking for faults and tracing issues
  • Conduct firmware updates and use computer systems to look for issues with the assets
  • Consistent inspection, maintenance and testing of the systems
  • Looking for trends and using data analysis to see if you can spot any common trends and suggest ways to improve operations as a result
  • Occasional electrical works across the site including the welfare cabins and other associated electrics
  • Occasional working way from your patch/area and be flexible to help when the business needs this
We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • At least a level 3 qualification in electrical installation
  • 2391 test and inspection is hugely preferred
  • Solar experience is preferred but not essential
  • Any health and safety qualifications are a benefit
  • Full UK driving licence
Personal skills   The Solar Technician role would suit someone who:  
  • Enjoys being on the road visiting sites
  • Someone who enjoys fault-finding and maintenance rather than installation
  • Wants to contribute to the renewable energy industry
  Salary and benefits of the Solar Technician role  
  • Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience  
  • Door to door pay
  • Private health cover
  • Life insurance
  • Company van and fuel card (and can be for personal use)
  • Company pension
  • 33 days holiday inc. BH
  • Company bonus