Astute's Renewables team is partnering with a rapidly growing renewable energy O&M provider to recruit a Solar Electrician to support the maintenance and operation of utility-scale solar assets across the UK.
The Solar Electrician role comes with an hourly rate of £19-£21 per hour, paid travel, a company van and fuel card, and the opportunity to join a growing technical team supporting a portfolio of large-scale renewable energy projects.
If you're a qualified Electrician with solar farm experience and are looking to work for an organisation that values technical expertise, safety, and long-term career development, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Solar Electrician role
Reporting to the Technical Engineering Manager, you will:
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Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across utility-scale solar PV sites.
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Diagnose and rectify electrical faults on solar farm equipment and associated infrastructure.
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Perform inspection, testing and commissioning activities in line with industry standards and company procedures.
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Complete preventative maintenance activities to maximise asset availability and performance.
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Accurately complete job reports, test documentation and maintenance records using company systems.
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Support fault response activities and assist with minimising downtime across operational assets.
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Work safely in accordance with company procedures, electrical regulations and site-specific requirements.
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Liaise with technical support teams, asset management personnel and site stakeholders when required.
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Travel extensively throughout the UK to attend customer sites and deliver maintenance activities.
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Participate in future weekend and on-call working arrangements as operational requirements develop.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
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NVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification or equivalent.
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18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
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2391 Inspection & Testing qualification or equivalent.
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ECS Gold Card.
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Minimum 5 years' electrical experience.
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Experience working on commercial or utility-scale solar PV installations.
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Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capabilities.
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Ability to work independently and manage workloads across multiple sites.
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Full UK Driving Licence.
Personal skills
The Solar Electrician role would suit someone who is:
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Technically competent with strong fault-finding abilities.
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Comfortable travelling extensively as part of their role.
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Highly organised with good attention to detail.
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Self-motivated and capable of working autonomously.
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Professional when interacting with customers and stakeholders.
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Safety-focused and committed to maintaining high standards of workmanship.
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Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment.
Salary and benefits of the Solar Electrician role
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£19-£21 per hour.
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Paid travel time.
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Typical earnings of £50,000-£52,000+ based on standard working patterns.
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Company van and fuel card.
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Company-provided testing equipment and specialist tools.
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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
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Additional birthday leave following successful completion of probation.
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Permanent PAYE employment.
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Pension contribution
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Six-month probation period.
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Opportunity to join a growing renewable energy business with long-term career prospects.
