Solar & Battery Storage Technician

·
Full time
Location: Tunbridge Wells
·
Job offered by: Astute People
·
I welcome applications from those in and out of the Solar sector. If you're keen to join the sector and have a Level 3 electrical qualification and are great with fault-finding, please get in touch.

About the role:

Astute's Renewables team is partnering with a key business and influential player in the global energy market. The company has a vast portfolio of renewable energy assets and a brilliant company culture of looking after their employees. We're looking for someone who already has experience in utility scale solar or BESS systems but also open to those looking for their break into the industry, so please apply if you fit either criteria. This Field Service Technician / Solar Technician / BESS Technician comes with an excellent salary, depending on your experience and at the request of the client, will be discussed upon conversation with Astute. 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

Reporting to the Area Manager you will: Ensure the best performance of battery storage and large-scale solar assets Perform operations and maintenance duties across the portfolio of solar and battery sites in the Cambridgeshire and into Suffolk too 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 Gain Authorised Person status after receiving training Consistent inspection, maintenance and testing of the systems Look for trends and use data analysis to see if you can spot any common trends and suggest ways to improve operations as a result Occasionally assist with tasks such as solar panel cleaning, some ground maintenance and site CCTV Occasionally work away from your patch/area and be flexible to help when the business needs this

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following: Level 3 in electrical installations as a minimum 18th edition wiring regs Ideally you will have C&G 2391 or equivalent A HSE qualification is desired Experience within a solar or BESS environment is hugely preferred UK driving licence is essential

Personal skills

The Solar & BESS Technician role would suit someone who is: Flexible with location and in travelling outside of your patch on occasion Experienced in liaising with third parties and troubleshooting Experienced in reading, writing and assessing RAMS is hugely beneficial Someone who wants to learn and make a genuine difference

Salary and benefits of the Solar and BESS Technician role

A starting salary up to 42,000 depending on experience Bonus, overtime and increased pay for on call rota PPE, toolkit, work van (for business purposes) provided and annual leave

INDREN

Astute People 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 endeavor to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Recent Jobs

London (On site) · Full time

Are you a smart, driven professional who takes pride in making a difference in local communities? Turner & Townsend’s Real Estate division is experiencing significant growth and we’re looking for an experienced industry professional with health project experience to join our high-performing and collaborative Project Management team. Why Join Us? Impactful Work: Contribute to social [...]Read More... from Assistant Project Manager – Healthcare See details

Chasetown (On site) · Full time

My client, Autosmart International are a manufacturing success story! Site Operations Manager – leading fast-paced manufacturing and warehousing About Our Client Autosmart International is a manufacturing success story, leading the field in vehicle cleaning products. We are the No.1 choice of automotive trade customers across the UK. We have doubled in size in the last [...]Read More... from Site Operations Manager See details

London (On site) · Full time

CSS are looking for an experienced duty officer to join our client’s team who are a local council responsible for all areas within the Tendering district. Working hours: All shifts are 8 hours long with various start times available: Monday to Friday – start times between 6AM – 3PM Saturday & Sunday – 6AM – [...]Read More... from Duty Officer See details