Job Description

Solar Qualified Maintenance Electrician (UK)

Overview

In this role you will be conducting maintenance on a variety of electrical installations across multiple solar installations providing thorough reports to ensure operations continue smoothly. It provides you with autonomy to ensure work is completed to a high standard and also to engage with any subcontractors on site.

The ideal candidate will have experience in solar maintenance on a commercial or industrial scale with an 18th edition. They will have a broad range of knowledge across electrical systems such as cables, inverters, connectors, monitoring and communications but will also be looking to expand their knowledge and continually develop.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer to join a renewable energy specialist and advance their career in the sector.

Responsibilities

• Daily inspection, repairs and reporting on operations across solar installs sites.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain electrical systems, machinery, and equipment
• Routine maintenance on electrical installations.
• Attending sites with faults and system failures
• Fault finding on electrical components and rectifying
• Working with external subcontractors to complete maintenance tasks.
• Remedial works, Inspection and testing, O and M reports
• Troubleshoot electrical issues using appropriate testing devices
• Install new electrical components and wiring
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems to ensure functionality
• Adhere to health and safety regulations when working with electrical systems
• Collaborate with other maintenance team members to complete projects efficiently

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in the installation and/or maintenance of Solar equipment.
• Level 3 electrical qualification and 18th edition.
• Clean UK driving licence.
• Willing to travel between multiple sites.
• 2391 Inspection & testing qualification is essential
• Passion for renewable energy.
• Proficiency in using power tools and hand tools for electrical work
• Sound knowledge of electrical systems, circuitry, and wiring
• Ability to read technical diagrams and blueprints
• Strong problem-solving skills when troubleshooting electrical issues
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Electrical: 3 years (required)
• Driving Licence (required)

Benefits

• Company car, On-site parking
• Company pension
• Paid Holidays
• Monday to Friday (Occasional Weekends if work is urgent)
• You will need to be based local to Huddersfield West Yorkshire.
• Work Location: In person/ Travelling to sites UK Wide is essential in this role.