Kieran Boyton-Salts

Milton Keynes Qualified Electrician

£30,000- 35,000 DOE plus Company Vehicle

 

Introduction

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

 

Role and Responsibilities

The Electrician will be responsible for:

• Electrical Installation Condition Reports at educational, commercial, and industrial sites
• Remedial works, including installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical installations.
• In-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment (PAT testing)
• Fire alarm testing
• Emergency light testing
• Thermographic surveys

 

Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this 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

 

Salary & Package

In addition to an exciting career, you will also receive

• £30,000- £35,000 Basic Salary DOE
• Optional Overtime
• In house training provided
• Company Van and Fuel Card
• 20 days holiday a year + all public holidays

 

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.

Solar PV Installer

Bedfordshire

£25,000 to £30,000 DOE + benefits

 

 

Introduction…

 

Astute are working with one of the industry leading providers of domestic solar projects across the UK. We are looking for an experienced Solar PV Installer for the roofing aspect of installations, ideally located in and around Bedfordshire, to support with the installation of roof mounted solar panels.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As a Solar PV Installer, you will be responsible for:

• Installing fixings and panels to a range of surfaces
• Working from heights
• Providing an excellent level of customer service
• Other duties as required

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

 

• Experience with installing Solar PV is an advantage
• Experience working at heights (essential)
• Roofing and install experience (essential)
• Happy be flexible to work out of hours and weekends
• Full UK driving licence (essential)

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Competitive salary of £25,000 to £30,000 depending on experience
• Paid overtime
• Holiday pay and pension
• Use of company vehicle

 

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.

Business Development Manager – Solar

Remote/ Newport

£35,000 to £45,000 + bonus

 

Introduction

Astute looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to join our client who specialise in manufacturing high tech Building Integrated Photovoltaic roofing solutions, they are looking to appoint an experienced and driven Business Development Manager to work with the National Sales Manager and Chief Executive Officer to find and develop new business.

 

Role and Responsibilities

The Business Development Manager will be responsible for:

•  Selling PV roofing products
•  Prospecting for projects and specifiers
•  Identify nationwide projects through means provided
•  Market research to identify projects  
•  Manage new and existing accounts
•  Make technical proposals for projects

Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this Commercial Solar Project Manager position will:

•  Sales experience within solar, roofing or building products and systems
•  Technical solar knowledge is desirable but not essential
•  Commercial experience of developing international markets and business
•  Knowledge of roofing design and constriction
•  IT Literate
•  Full UK Driving License

 

 

Salary & Package

In addition to an exciting career, you will also receive

• Salary £35-45k
• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Bonus payable on business achievement
• Home working with occasional trips to the office in Newport
• Applicant will require a driving licence and own vehicle, any mileage/expenses is covered
• Company pension
• Career progression

 

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please email a copy of your CV and covering letter or call 02392 222 968 and ask for Maddy Smith.

Solar Farm Electrical Technician

Wiltshire 

 

Introduction…

Astute are proud to be working with one of the world’s largest renewable energy companies who are looking for a Solar Farm Electrical Technician to join their team. The client delivers renewable energy projects across the world working across onshore and offshore wind, solar, energy storage and transmission and distribution.

 

 

Role and Responsibilities

The Solar Farm Electrical Technician will be responsible for:

• Performing Operation & Maintenance tasks on utility-scale solar plants with outputs of 5 MW and above
• To ensure the solar plants achieve outstanding levels of safety, quality and performance
• Undertake planned inspection and maintenance
• Inspection, testing and maintenance of PV modules, DC strings and inverters
• Undertake AC and DC testing, troubleshooting and fault-finding
• Keep accurate maintenance records and compile reports

 

Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Experience in Operations & Maintenance in large scale solar environments
• Expereince working with SCADA or data monitoring systems
• DC & LV installation, fault find, testing and commissioning experience
• High Voltage expereince
• Fully qualified Electrician
• Full UK Driving License

 

Salary & Package

In addition to an exciting career, you will also receive

 

•  £30,000 - £40,000 DOE
•  Company van and fuel card
•  Private Healthcare
•  Pension scheme & Life assurance
•  Company Bonus scheme
•  25 Days holiday plus Bank holidays

 

How to Apply

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

Solar Farm Electrical Technician

Royston

 

Introduction

Astute are proud to be working with one of the world’s largest renewable energy companies who are looking for a Solar Farm Electrical Technician to join their team. The client delivers renewable energy projects across the world working across onshore and offshore wind, solar, energy storage and transmission and distribution.

 

 

Role and Responsibilities

The Solar Farm Electrical Technician will be responsible for:

• Performing Operation & Maintenance tasks on utility-scale solar plants with outputs of 5 MW and above
• To ensure the solar plants achieve outstanding levels of safety, quality and performance
• Undertake planned inspection and maintenance
• Inspection, testing and maintenance of PV modules, DC strings and inverters
• Undertake AC and DC testing, troubleshooting and fault-finding
• Keep accurate maintenance records and compile reports

 

Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Experience in Operations & Maintenance in large scale solar environments
• Experience working with SCADA or data monitoring systems
• DC & LV installation, fault find, testing and commissioning experience
• High Voltage  experience
• Fully qualified Electrician
• Full UK Driving License

 

Salary & Package

In addition to an exciting career, you will also receive

 

•  £30,000 - £40,000 DOE
•  Company van and fuel card
•  Private Healthcare
•  Pension scheme & Life assurance
•  Company Bonus scheme
•  25 Days holiday plus Bank holidays

 

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please email a copy of your CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 02392 222 968 and ask for Megan Balmer.

Solar Team Leader       

Hertfordshire (remote)

£35,000-40,000 per annum DOE + package

 

Introduction

 

Astute are proud to be working with one of the world’s largest renewable energy companies who are looking for a Solar Team Leader to join their team. The client delivers renewable energy projects across the world working across onshore and offshore wind, solar, energy storage and transmission and distribution.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Solar Team Leader you will be responsible for:

• Daily planning alongside the Coordinator a team of Solar Technicians
• Demonstrating good leadership for health and safety and help improve safety standards
• Review and approve work orders
• Set high standard for quality and compliance of maintenance tasks
• Discuss weekly performance with the Solar O&M Manager and demonstrate accountability for the performance of their region
• Support budgeting and commercial planning activities

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Experience in Operations & Maintenance in large scale solar environments
• Experience working with SCADA or data monitoring systems
• DC & LV installation, fault find, testing and commissioning experience
• Previous leadership/project management experience
• Fully qualified Electrician
• Full UK Driving License

 

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £35,000 - £40,000 per annum DOE
• Company van and fuel card
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme & life assurance
• Company bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday plus Bank holidays

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 07441391332 and ask to speak to Megan who can tell you more.

HV Senior Authorised Person

Bristol/Swindon

 

 

Introduction…

Astute are working with a highly experienced and well-trained team managing one of the largest Ground Mount Solar PV portfolios in the UK who are looking for a Senior Authorised Person to join their team.

 

 

 

Role and Responsibilities

The HV SAP will be responsible for:

 

• Commissioning of LV and HV Systems
• Documentation Control
• Safety Procedures
• Project Management of High Voltage Works across the portfolio
• Write, Issue and close required Permits and Sanctions to AP’s and or Competent Persons
• To be responsible for all High Voltage operations carried out on site
• Develop an understanding of the specialist electrical equipment on site
• Lead the investigation and resolution of Plant Trips, Equipment failures, incidents and near misses.
• Ensure all electrical operations and maintenance activities are carried out across the site

Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Experience as a Senior Authorised Person
• HV/LV experience
• Experience in solar is ideal
• Experience in writing switching schedules
• Full UK Driving License

 

Salary & Package

In addition to an exciting career, you will also receive

 

• £50,000 - £60,000 DOE
• 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays

 

How to Apply

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

Position Title: Planning – Graduate – Site finding/assistant role Company: CleanEarth Energy Salary: £20,000 - £25,000 pa   Location: Wadebridge, Cornwall   Duration: Full-time Closing date: Open ended Company background: Clean Earth design, build, and operate Solar Photovoltaic (PV) and Wind Turbine renewable energy systems throughout the United Kingdom. Founded in 2010, our industry-leading in-house team of engineers, planners and project managers provide a complete turn key solution for land owners, SMEs and large corporates, incorporating every aspect of the project development process and ensuring Clean Earth are always one step ahead. This unique approach allows Clean Earth to tackle every project head-on, with the in-house resources to provide a truly holistic service. Job Description: Successful applicants will join the existing planning team. Responsibilities will include:

• Assist in identifying sites suitable for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Assist in coordinating (BESS) campaigns and site review whilst developing the pipeline.
• Liaising with the planning team to coordinate site reviews.
• Investigating the initial scope for (BESS) and communicating results back to the team.
• Using programmes to coordinate the mapping of sites, preparation of plans and organisation of the pipeline.  

Essential Requirements:

• Methodical, accurate and process focused approach
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Proficiency with Excel

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Renewable energy industry knowledge and experience, specifically in BESS.
• Experience using Google Earth
• Associate membership of RTPI/ IEMA useful

Position Title: Grid Co-ordinator / Battery Energy Storage Systems Project Manager Company: CleanEarth Energy  Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 pa    Location: Wadebridge, Cornwall    Duration: Full-time  Closing date: Open ended     Company background:   Clean Earth design, build, and operate Solar Photovoltaic (PV) and Wind Turbine renewable energy systems throughout the United Kingdom.  Founded in 2010, our industry-leading in-house team of engineers, planners and project managers provide a complete turn key solution for land owners, SMEs and large corporates, incorporating every aspect of the project development process and ensuring Clean Earth are always one step ahead.  This unique approach allows Clean Earth to tackle every project head-on, with the in-house resources to provide a truly holistic service.  Job Description:  Successful applicants will join the existing planning team.  Responsibilities will include: 

• Project management of renewable energy sites – predominantly Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). 
• Site identification for BESS and generation of pipeline growth.
• Liaising with clients, DNOs, Local Planning Authorities and external consultants. 
• Knowledge and understanding of BESS and be able to present proposals internally and externally. 
• Coordination and preparation of EIA and non-EIA planning applications - writing Environmental Statements and Planning Statements. 
• Completing site visits to assess the suitability for BESS installations.
• Ensuring a collaborative relationship with landowners and build relationships with new potential clients.
• Liaising with statutory and non-statutory consultees. 
• Be solution focused and goal oriented.
• Organising and running stakeholder workshops and pre-application consultations. 

  Essential Requirements:   

• Methodical, accurate and process focused approach. 
• Excellent communication and organisational skills. 
• Excelled report-writing skills.
• Proficiency with Excel. 

Strong Preference:  

• Planning experience.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:  

• Renewable energy industry knowledge and experience, with a particular focus on BESS.
• Experience using ArcGIS and AutoCAD.
• Associate membership of RTPI/ IEMA useful. 
• Driving License.