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Astute are working with an internationally recognised business in the energy sector who operate and maintain Solar assets, as well as Wind Farms. We're looking for a Solar Field Service Technician with electrical qualifications to work across Cornwall and surrounding areas to assist with day to day operations and maintenance across various, utility scale sites.

The Solar Field Service Technician role comes with a salary of up £42,000, van and fuel card.

If you're a Solar Field Service Technician and looking for an organisation that puts people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and Duties

Reporting to the Area Supervisor you will:

Taking primary on-site responsibility for plant performance, optimisation of the site and for maintaining equipment 'up time'
If a more Senior Technician, providing technical guidance and day to day training of the more junior Technicians
Perform pre-planned and reactive maintenance works across their solar farms, including electrical maintenance, solar panel cleaning and HV maintenance if qualified
Effectively help to resolve work tickers and report issues back to your Manager
Liaising with internal and external teams, including in-house LV/HV personnel, the grounds team and external subcontractors when required
Taking part in the company's on-call rota for non-working hours (including Bank Holidays and weekends)
Other duties as required

Professional Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

18th edition wiring regulations is desired (17th is essential)
Experience in solar is preferred, but if not, a willingness to learn backed up by all of the necessary electrical qualifications
City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 in Electrotechnical Technology (2330)
HV AP15 or OP40 desirable but not essential
IOSH or NEBOSH is desirable but not essential
Knowledge of inverter technologies is a huge advantage
A full UK driving licence is essential

Personal Skills

The Solar Field Service Technician would suit someone who is:

Passionate about renewable energy
Excellent attention to detail
A great attitude to work

Salary & Package

What's on offer for this exciting role:

A salary between circa £36,000 to £42,000
Private health insurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a benefits portal
25 days holiday plus BH
Other benefits to be discussed
Van and fuel card INDREN

Astute Technical Recruitment Limited are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful