Kieran Boyton-Salts

Electrical Operations & Maintenance Engineer – Solar Cornwall – With Travel £30,000 - £40,000 DOE + Benefits     About the role: Astute are partnered with a renewable energy company that design, build and operate Solar Photovoltaic (PV) and Wind Turbine renewable energy systems throughout the UK. Due to growth, we are looking for an O&M Engineer to join their existing team and assist with the operations and maintenance for their renewable energy assets on various UK sites.                   Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Head of O&M you will:  

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on all asset managed renewable energy sites.
• Reviewing and monitoring all asset managed renewable energy sites on a rota basis
• Identifying, recording, and responding to faults, with a proactive, problem solving approach.
• Completing analysis of site performance to make improvements to ongoing operation.
• Completing reports

    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Minimum 2 years’ experience of working with PV
• Expereince in operations & Maintenance  
• Flexibility for working throughout the UK
• Full UK driving license

    Personal skills: The Electrical Installer role would suit someone who is:  

• Experienced in working in solar O&M
• Methodical, accurate and process focused approach.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Computer Literacy.

    Salary and benefits of the Electrical Engineer role:  

• Starting salary from £30,000 to £40,000 DOE
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays, extending to 25 days after 2 years
• Company Van
• Mobile and PPE
• Pension

    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 07441 391924 to speak to Kieran Boyton-Salts who can tell you more.   INDREN  

Field Service Engineer – EV

North East Region – 

£36,000 to £42,000 + benefits

Introduction…

Astute are partnered with one of the most reputable sustainable energy businesses in the UK and a pioneer in the sector. The company develop, construct, own and operate their own renewable energy assets and we’re looking for a Field Service Engineer to attend customers' sites, maintaining solar ground mounted PV and Battery Storage systems on a day-to-day basis, carrying out maintenance on installations, utilising and testing solar PV and Battery Storage systems, performing preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance as directed

Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Field Services Manager, as a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Undertaking planned inspection and maintenance according to legal, technical, manufacturer and contractual requirements
• Performing reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and resolution in a timely manner
• Carrying out site surveys requests as required
• Compiling accurate and appropriate documentation for both internal and external stakeholders in a precise and timely manner
• Keeping accurate and detailed records of electrical testing, High Voltage and safety documents that are suitable for audit
• Ensuring that work output meets technical quality, reliability, cost, and productivity
• Complying with the company Health & Safety Policy, including carrying out general housekeeping
• Complying with all aspects of the company’s ISO standards: Quality management - ISO 9001 / Environmental - ISO 14001 proactively contributing to the company’s continuous improvement programme
• Participating in an on-call rota

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• NVQ Level 3 electrical qualifications or equivalent
• 17th/18th (preferably) edition wiring regulations
• Ideally at least a year’s experience in electrical/O&M work on utility scale solar sites
• A dynamic and flexible attitude when it comes to call outs and occasional overnight stays
• A full and clean UK driving licence
• Battery storage experience is advantageous

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Salary of between £36,000 to £42,000, DOE
• Electric Van provided with charge points on site
• Private health, pension and all company benefits
• Cracking opportunity to join a major player in the sustainable energy world

Field Service Engineer – Utility Scale Solar and Storage

North East Region – York 

£30,000 to £40,000 + benefits

Introduction…

Astute are partnered with one of the most reputable sustainable energy businesses in the UK and a pioneer in the sector. The company develop, construct, own and operate their own renewable energy assets and we’re looking for a Field Service Engineer to attend customers' sites, maintaining solar ground mounted PV and Battery Storage systems on a day-to-day basis, carrying out maintenance on installations, utilising and testing solar PV and Battery Storage systems, performing preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance as directed

Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Field Services Manager, as a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Undertaking planned inspection and maintenance according to legal, technical, manufacturer and contractual requirements
• Performing reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and resolution in a timely manner
• Carrying out site surveys requests as required
• Compiling accurate and appropriate documentation for both internal and external stakeholders in a precise and timely manner
• Keeping accurate and detailed records of electrical testing, High Voltage and safety documents that are suitable for audit
• Ensuring that work output meets technical quality, reliability, cost, and productivity
• Complying with the company Health & Safety Policy, including carrying out general housekeeping
• Complying with all aspects of the company’s ISO standards: Quality management - ISO 9001 / Environmental - ISO 14001 proactively contributing to the company’s continuous improvement programme
• Participating in an on-call rota

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• NVQ Level 3 electrical qualifications or equivalent
• 17th/18th (preferably) edition wiring regulations
• Ideally at least a year’s experience in electrical/O&M work on utility scale solar sites
• A dynamic and flexible attitude when it comes to call outs and occasional overnight stays
• A full and clean UK driving licence
• Battery storage experience is advantageous

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Salary of between £30,000 to £40,000, DOE
• Electric Van provided with charge points on site
• Private health, pension and all company benefits
• Cracking opportunity to join a major player in the sustainable energy world

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please email a copy of your CV and covering letter 

[email protected] or call 02392 222 968 and ask for Kieran Boyton-Salts.

INDREN

Essex

Mobile Electrical Test Electrician / Remedial Works Electrician

£32,000- 38,000 DOE plus Company Vehicle

 

Introduction

We're looking for an experienced Electrical Test Electrician to join a rapidly expanding business offering all aspects of electrical testing. As the Electrical Test Electrician, you will be responsible for carrying out scheduled electrical tests as well as electrical repairs / minor works on various retail and commercial properties.

 

Role and Responsibilities

The Electrical Test Electrician will be responsible for:

• Carrying out scheduled electrical tests as well as electrical repairs / minor works on various retail and commercial properties
• Working with high regards for Health, Safety and Environmental standards
• Work to recognised industry standards at all times

Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this Electrical Test Electrician position will:

• Have good sound electrical knowledge, for testing and installation works
• City & Guilds 2360 or equivalent to latest BS7671 regulations 
• City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent
• Full UK Driving Licence
• AM2 or equivalent

 

Salary & Package

In addition to an exciting career, you will also receive

• £32,000- £38,000 Basic Salary DOE
• Optional Overtime
• In house training provided
• Company Van and Fuel Card
• 28 Days holiday

 

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please email a copy of your CV and covering letter [email protected] or call 02392 222 968 and ask for Kieran Boyton-Salts.

Job spec attached in files.

Quality Assistant – Solar Various UK Sites Up to £350 per day 9 Months     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with an award-winning solar engineering company, specialising in project life-cycle services and solutions for the utility-scale solar industry. To recruit a Quality Assistant on a 9-month contract for its sites in the UK . The Quality Assistant role comes with a day rate of up to £350 per day.                   Key skills:

• Developing and implementing Quality Management Plans and Inspection & Testing Plans
• Conducting QA/QC inspections & audits
• Ensuring project documentation, non-conformities and variations are managed
• Ensuring that the critical commissioning phase is planned and delivered flawlessly

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Quality Assistant role:

• Various solar sites in England
• Outside IR35
• 9 Month contract with potential to extend

    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 07441391942 to speak to Kieran Boyton-Salts who can tell you more.   INDREN

Operations & Maintenance Technician - Solar PV South Scotland £34,000 to £40,000 DOE + excellent benefits     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a an internationally recognised business in the energy sector who operate and maintain solar assets, as well as wind farms to recruit a Operations and Maintenance Technician to cover its south Scotland sites. The strategically important Operations and Maintenance Technician role comes with a salary of up to £40,000 plus Van and Fuel Card and Private Healthcare. If you’re a Operations and Maintenance Technician and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does then upload your CV to apply today.       Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Area Supervisor you will:

• Taking primary on-site responsibility for plant performance, optimisation of the site and for maintaining equipment ‘up time’
• If a more Senior Technician, providing technical guidance and day to day training of the more junior Technicians
• Perform pre-planned and reactive maintenance works across their solar farms, including electrical maintenance, solar panel cleaning and HV maintenance if qualified
• Effectively help to resolve work tickers and report issues back to your Manager
• Liaising with internal and external teams, including in-house LV/HV personnel, the grounds team and external subcontractors when required
• Taking part in the company’s on-call rota for non-working hours (including Bank Holidays and weekends
• Other duties as required

    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:

• Level 3 City & Guilds/NVQ qualification in Electrical Installations
• Procedure driven with a strong understanding of ISO9001 & ISO140001
• 5 Years+ experience in delivering large scale commercial solar projects (up to 4MW).
• Knowledge of the G99 process and liaising with DNO’s
• A strong awareness around PV products and suppliers
• Experience in managing teams of people.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.

    Personal skills: The Operations and Maintenance Technician role would suit someone who is:

• 18th edition wiring regulations is desired (17th is essential)
• Experience in solar is preferred, but if not, a willingness to learn backed up by all of the necessary electrical qualifications
• City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 in Electrotechnical Technology (2330)
• HV AP15 or OP40 desirable but not essential
• IOSH or NEBOSH is desirable but not essential
• A full UK driving licence is essential

    Salary and benefits of the Operations and Maintenance Technician role:

• £3 4 ,000 to £40,000
• Private health insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a benefits portal
• 25 days holiday plus BH
• Other benefits to be discussed
• Van and fuel card

    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 07441391775 to speak to Sue Greeff who can tell you more.   INDREN

 

O&M Technical Supervisor – Rooftop Solar Projects Amsterdam, Holland Competitive Salary & Benefits package     Introduction Astute are working with a global power & investment company and are supporting their Solar division, based in Amsterdam. We are looking for an O&M Technical Supervisor to oversee the development, operations & maintenance of it’s solar PV projects across Holland. This role will include travel across Holland and you’ll be involved with providing technical support, maintenance support, commissioning and project management.                   Roles & Responsibilities As the O&M Technical Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying our routine inspections, maintenance and repair of Solar PV systems (roof top & ground mounted) across project sites.
• Identify problems and coordinate with service contractors.
• Coordinate with O&M staff and third party vendors to support project delivery.
• Review and report on O&M contractor reports relating to KPI’s; operation, availability, issues etc.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings and communicate with third party vendors & clients to resolve issues.
• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with OEM requirements & specified warranty periods.
• Generating maintenance schedules and collecting tariff readings.
• Support finance and the wider business with invoices and escalations.

    Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally degree qualified with an Engineering degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or similar
• At least 5 – 8 years of experience in similar Solar PV projects
• Competent on Microsoft Office Suite including Excel
• Valid Dutch licence
• Fluent Dutch speaker
• Ability to work in Holland

    Salary & Package We are offering a competitive salary and benefits package for the O&M Technical Supervisor vacancy as follows:

• Competitive Salary
• Benefits Package
• Opportunity to work in the Solar sector

    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 07441391942 to speak to Kieran Boyton-Salts who can tell you more.        

Astute’s Renewables team is exclusively partnering with a leading renewable energy company, a market leader in solar operations, to recruit an Assistant Portfolio Manager. The role involves assisting with scheduling, coordinating, and managing onsite service and maintenance of large-scale solar assets. This strategically important Assistant Portfolio Manager role comes with a competitive salary and benefits package and a clear path of progression. If you have experience in Portfolio/Asset Management and have experience in renewables or would love to work in the sector, upload your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Senior Portfolio Manager, you will:  

• Assist with preparing and managing schedules – Plan weekly engineer schedules to ensure contractual obligations for preventive and corrective maintenance are met.
• Help with coordinating call-outs – Assess monitoring alerts daily and organise field engineers to meet response time guarantees.
• Aid with contract management – Ensure all operation and maintenance agreements are fulfilled.
• Contribute creating and managing budgets for minor construction projects, corrective maintenance, and site improvements.
• Help with creating and managing work tickets for engineers, ensuring all necessary details for reporting and follow-ups.
• Prepare monthly technical reports on asset performance, warranty claims, and insurance claims.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Experience in Portfolio/Asset Management
• Experience in the photovoltaic (PV) industry or a similar role.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools.
• Knowledge of PV monitoring systems.
• Understanding of HSE and CDM regulations.

Personal skills The Assistant Portfolio Manager role would suit someone who is:  

• Highly organised with strong problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.
• A strong communicator, able to liaise with clients and technical teams.
• Passionate about renewable energy

Salary and benefits of the Portfolio Manager role  

• Salary: £28,000 - £30,000
• Clear path of progression
• 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Bonus and incentive schemes
• Extensive learning and development programme
• Pension scheme
• Great company culture and regular social events
• Wellness initiatives, including weekly mindfulness breaks

INDREN