Tim Norford

Electrical Technician – Onshore Wind

Inverness - with regional travel

£34,000 + overtime & development

 

Astute are exclusively partnered with a global OEM Renewables Business who are looking for a Wind Turbine Technician / Electrical Technician to join their business. The main purpose of the role would be to work in a team who will service and maintain their onshore wind turbines. To be considered for this role you must have Level 3 Electrical qualifications and be from the wind industry, or you’ll be from another sector performing electrical maintenance in a heavy industrial environment.

Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Field Area Manager, as a Wind Turbine Technician / Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on wind turbines
• The installation and retrofitting of key electrical components
• Fault diagnosis and rectification
• Generating detailed reports on the work completed
• Covering multiple sites in your region when required, perhaps staying overnight and having periods away from home
• Working at heights
• Other duties as required

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for an Electrical Technician with the following:

• A level 3 electrical qualification is essential
• 18th edition hugely desirable
• Commercial or industrial experience and the desire to work in renewable energy
• A full UK driving licence is essential
• Excellent health and safety awareness and the ability to work at heights (full training to be provided)
• A cracking work ethic and the flexibility to stay away when required

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• A salary of £34,000 which will increase with training and overtime
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance 4 x salary
• Employee wellness programme for you and your family
• Company van (for work use), PPE and Tools
• Excellent training and career development with courses provided

 

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to

[email protected] or ring 02393 910108 and ask to speak to Tim Norford who can tell you more.

Astute’s Anaerobic Digestion Team are proudly and exclusively partnered with a company to recruit an Anaerobic Digestion Plant Manager for their brand new plant in Cheshire. The company are part of a very well known and highly regarded, prestigious brand in the UK and this is a flagship project for them. The Plant Manager role comes with a fantastic all round package, including a salary up to circa £55,000 - £60,000, accommodation provided and a generous pension scheme to name a few. If you’re in Anaerobic Digestion and are keen to join a brand new asset at the back end of construction to then build your team and full ownership of the asset, please apply below. Responsibilities and duties of the Plant Manager role Reporting to the Senior Leadership Team you will:  

• Be accountable for the full day to day running of a brand new anaerobic digestion plant which is currently in construction
• Recruit, manage and develop a best-in-class Operations Team to run the asset
• Ensure the safe transition of the site from construction to commissioning and into operations
• Ensure full regulatory compliance with the EA and external parties
• Be the main point of contact for all compliance and external provider communications, ie the technology providers, gas network operator and service providers
• Optimise the plant through any reasonable means possible
• Ensure biomethane injection meets all standards and codes, optimising yield at all times
• Work with the team, when recruited, to ensure a continuous improvement mindset and to ensure professional development for the team
• Work with the farming and feedstock team to ensure the feedstock if of good quality, comes in good quantity and is planned for feeding accurately
• Have full control of the asset’s P&L and profitability
• Participate in standard operational duties when required
• Attend out of hours alarms when required
• Other duties as required

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Previous experience running an anaerobic digestion plant
• A relevant higher level qualification, ie engineering, agriculture or environmental science
• IOSH or NEBOSH is preferred
• WAMITAB is preferred
• Proven experience managing and developing a team

Personal skills   The Plant Manager role would suit someone who is:  

• A genuine leader and self-starter
• Someone who appreciates that AD is never a 9 to 5
• Someone who understands the importance of this new asset to the company, the brand and to all involved

  Salary and benefits of the Plant Manager role  

• Up to £60,000 basic salary, depending on experience
• Accommodation provided
• Life assurance
• Very generous pension scheme
• Further detailed benefits sheet available upon request

If you’re local to the plant and don’t require accommodation, we can discuss the salary.  

Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with a global BESS business who are in looking for a Senior Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manager to cover both the UK and Europe. The company develop, manage and operate and maintain BESS sites and we’re looking for the O&M Manager to join them to provide strategic oversight of the operations department.   The Senior Operations and Maintenance BESS Manager will come with a market-led salary plus company van, fuel card and sponsorship can be offered too (if required).   If you’re a Senior BESS Manager and wanting to, then submit your CV to apply today.     Responsibilities and duties of the Senior O&M BESS Manager role   Reporting to senior management you will:    

• Oversee technical operations, team coordination and client communication across a portfolio of BESS sites in Europe
• Maintain BESS to a high standard by carrying out regular inspections when necessary
• Provide technical support and advice to Field Service Engineers across the portfolio
• Look for ways to continually improve technical SOPs and maintenance procedures
• Regularly review the Field Service Engineer’s performance and the O&M Team’s technical competencies, looking for ways to support and develop the staff
• Monitor system performance through SCADA and remote monitoring platforms, using data to suggest new and improved ways of operating
• Report to senior management
• Travel nationally and international when required

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:    

• At least 3 years of direct experience in the BESS market
• At least a level 3 electrical qualification, degree qualified preferred
• Have a strong working knowledge of BESS and SCADA systems
• Valid driving licence

  Personal skills     The Senior O&M BESS Manager role would suit someone who is:    

• Strong understanding of HV and LV power electronics, including transformers and inverters
• Flexible when it comes to travel and some overseas travel too

  Salary and benefits of the Senior O&M BESS Manager role    

• Excellent, market-led salary
• Company bonus
• Vehicle and fuel card
• Company benefits package
• Phone, laptop and equipment provided
• Flexible working

INDREN  

Astute People are very proudly partnered with a company in the anaerobic digestions sector who're looking to recruit a member of their site team. We're looking for someone who enjoys working outdoors, someone who is perhaps from an agricultural background and someone who can drive mobile plant. 

The Plant Operator role will be paying a great salary with overtime potential and we're open to speaking to people with different levels of experience and the salary discussed will reflect this. If you enjoy working outside, like being part of a team and want to learn and progress in the renewable energy sector, please apply below. Responsibilities and duties of the Plant Operator role

Reporting to the Plant Manager you will:

• Support the safe, efficient daily operation of an anaerobic digestion plant
• Monitor and optimise performance via the control system
• Manage material intake and feeding in line with operational plans
• Record and report plant data and performance metrics
• Complete routine inspections, checks and basic first-line maintenance
• Identify and escalate faults or process issues
• Conduct routine sampling of the organic material and process monitoring
• Operate the weighbridge and maintain accurate documentation
• Maintain site security, housekeeping and compliance with permits and procedures
• Assist with maintenance activities and participate in the on-call rota, including weekends and bank holidays

 

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Experience working in an agricultural, process-driven, industrial or energy environment
• Strong awareness of health, safety and environmental compliance
• Basic mechanical aptitude with the ability to undertake first-line maintenance
• IT literacy and confidence working with plant control or monitoring systems
• A full UK driving licence.

 

Personal skills

The Plant Operator role would suit someone who is:

• Proactive and safety-conscious.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on operational environment.
• Methodical with strong attention to detail.
• Flexible and willing to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.
• A strong team player with good communication skills.

 

Salary and benefits of the Plant Operator role

• Salary is dependant on level, please enquire with Astute
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development
• Mon to Fri position with paid 1 in 4 or 5 weekend rota 
• Opportunity to work within a growing renewable energy sector

 INDREN 

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Astute’s Renewables team is very proudly partnered with a huge player in the global solar market. We have a focus on the UK market for them and we’re actively looking for a Solar Technician / Solar Engineer to join the team. The client delivers varying services, from O&M to full design and system integration. This position is field based and we’re looking for a Solar Technician / Solar Engineer with a basic salary of up to £50,000 and you’d also receive a hugely impressive benefits package. Large scale / utility scale solar experience is key in achieving the top end of the salary bracket. If you’re a Solar Technician, Solar Electrician or Solar Engineer looking to work for a key organisation in the market, then submit your CV to apply today. There is genuine training and development with this role too, with internal succession planning and development being absolutely key to their growth.   Responsibilities and duties of the Solar Electrician role   Reporting to the Regional Team Leader you will:    

• Planned and reactive works across a variety of ground mount solar assets
• Testing and inspecting the electrical systems, tracing faults and rectifying where possible
• Liaising with specialist equipment suppliers to troubleshoot issues on site
• Daily reports on the work carried out on site
• Fault finding on both AC and DC systems
• Taking into account all HSE legislation when carrying out any work
• Supervising third party contractors on site if and when required
• Participating in an occasional weekend rota, with additional pay as a result
• Occasional working and staying away

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Utility scale solar experience or commercial/industrial scale
• Level 3 electrical qualifications
• 2391 test and inspection
• HV AP is desirable
• Good working knowledge of key industry instruments and testing equipment

  Personal skills     The Solar Electrician role would suit someone who is:    

• Good at fault-finding and has a methodical approach
• Strong understanding of HV and LV power electronics, including transformers and inverters

  Salary and benefits of the Solar Electrician role    

• Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience
• Company bonus up to 12.5%
• Vehicle and fuel car
• Private healthcare
• Life insurance worth up to £200,000
• Phone, laptop and equipment provided
• Flexible working

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

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

  Astute’s Team is exclusively partnered with a business in the anaerobic digestion sector who are looking for a contractor to assist on an upgrade project on a biogas site. The contract Construction Manager / Site Manager will oversee the implementation of a new CO2 project and upgrade. Please reach out if you’re experienced in completing similar projects in the anaerobic digestion sector and have been a Construction Manager of an anaerobic digestion CAPEX, OPEX or new build project before.                 Responsibilities and duties of the Construction Manager role Reporting to key stakeholders you will:  

• Ensure the timely and proper completion of a CO2 upgrade on an AD plant
• Manage external contractors to complete their works as per plan, contractual obligation and to quality standards
• Oversee HSE of external contractors, reporting on any issues
• Control key elements of the project
• Provide oversight and strategic direction of the implementation of the new technology on site

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Experience managing anaerobic digestion capital projects (or in a very similar environment if not AD)
• Demonstrable experience in successful construction / project completion

Personal skills   The Construction Manager role would suit someone who is:  

• Organised, meticulous and methodical
• Someone who is detail-oriented

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Construction Manager role  

• Day rate to Ltd company contractor TBC with Astute, please discuss with us
• Start date early May 2025
• End date mid-late September 2025
• Must be on site in Norfolk