Astute''s Renewable Team is partnering with a global energy service provider, specializing in operation & maintenance for renewable technology to recruit a Solar Farm Technician for its portfolio of solar farms around the Yeovil area.

This permanent role is fully on site and will require travel a variety of solar sites, and offers a base salary up to -45,000 plus private healthcare, life assurance, and performance related bonus''.

If you''re an electrician or electrical technician with experience in maintaining solar assets, fault finding across inverters, or experienced in planned preventative maintance on ground mounted solar asset, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities of the Solar Farm Technician:

Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will:

- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across a variety of ground-mounted solar assets.



- Test and inspect electrical systems, identifying faults and carrying out repairs where possible.



- Liaise with specialist equipment suppliers to troubleshoot technical issues on site.



- Complete daily reports detailing work carried out and site activities.



- Perform fault finding on both AC and DC systems.



- Ensure all work is completed in line with current HSE legislation and company procedures.



- Supervise third-party contractors on site when required.



- Participate in an occasional weekend call-out rota, with additional payment.



- Undertake occasional travel and overnight stays as required.



Required qualifications and experience

To be considered, you must have:

- Previous experience working on utility-scale solar projects.



- Level 3 electrical qualification.



- ECS card



- Good working knowledge of industry-standard testing equipment and electrical instruments.



Desirable experience

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

- 2391 Test & Inspection qualification is desirable.



- HV Authorised Person (AP) status is desirable.



Salary and benefits

• -35,000 - -45,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Weekend call-out rota with additional payment
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities.
• Private healthcare.
• Life insurance.
• Company van.
• Mobile phone, laptop, and PPE provided.

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