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:
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Taking primary on-site responsibility for plant performance, optimisation of the site and for maintaining equipment ‘up time’
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If a more Senior Technician, providing technical guidance and day to day training of the more junior Technicians
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Perform pre-planned and reactive maintenance works across their solar farms, including electrical maintenance, solar panel cleaning and HV maintenance if qualified
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Effectively help to resolve work tickers and report issues back to your Manager
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Liaising with internal and external teams, including in-house LV/HV personnel, the grounds team and external subcontractors when required
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Taking part in the company’s on-call rota for non-working hours (including Bank Holidays and weekends
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Other duties as required
Professional qualifications:
We are looking for someone with the following:
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Level 3 City & Guilds/NVQ qualification in Electrical Installations
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Procedure driven with a strong understanding of ISO9001 & ISO140001
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5 Years+ experience in delivering large scale commercial solar projects (up to 4MW).
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Knowledge of the G99 process and liaising with DNO’s
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A strong awareness around PV products and suppliers
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Experience in managing teams of people.
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Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
Personal skills:
The Operations and Maintenance Technician role would suit someone who is:
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18th edition wiring regulations is desired (17th is essential)
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Experience in solar is preferred, but if not, a willingness to learn backed up by all of the necessary electrical qualifications
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City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 in Electrotechnical Technology (2330)
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HV AP15 or OP40 desirable but not essential
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IOSH or NEBOSH is desirable but not essential
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A full UK driving licence is essential
Salary and benefits of the Operations and Maintenance Technician role:
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£3
4
,000 to £40,000
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Private health insurance
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Access to a benefits portal
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25 days holiday plus BH
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Other benefits to be discussed
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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.
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