Senior Technician

Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with a leading global ICP/EPC contractor delivering major utility-scale solar developments across the West and South Midlands to recruit a Senior Technician to work across multiple operational solar projects.

This role offers a competitive salary of £35,000 to £42,948, plus a 10% pension, private healthcare and life insurance, with a planned start date of November 2026.

If you’re an experienced Technician with a strong electrical, this is an excellent opportunity to join a leading renewable energy contractor and support the ongoing operation and maintenance of multiple solar sites.

Responsibilities of the Senior Solar Technician

Reporting to the Senior O&M Technician, you will:

• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance across LV and HV electrical systems at operational solar sites.
• Diagnose and resolve faults across DC/LV systems, circuit protection and associated equipment.
• Ensure all maintenance work complies with Electrical Safety Rules (ESRs), RAMS and site safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and prepare RAMS and LV switching schedules.
• Coordinate and oversee contractors, subcontractors and specialist suppliers where required.
• Support maintenance procedure development, continuous improvement and a positive HS&E culture.
• Liaise with operational management and site teams, completing all required maintenance and administrative documentation.

Required qualifications and experience

To be considered, you must have:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a field technician ideally on solar PV or BESS projects.
• A qualified electrician background
• Experience in electrical fault-finding, testing and diagnostics.
• Good knowledge of DC and LV electrical systems

Desirable experience

It would be an advantage, but is not essential, to have:

• Experience supporting HV/LV maintenance activities across multiple operational utility-scale solar sites.
• Experience producing RAMS, preparing switching schedules and coordinating specialist maintenance contractors.
• Experience developing maintenance procedures and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

Salary and benefits

• £35,000 to £42,948 per annum.
• 10% pension
• Private healthcare
• Life insurance.

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