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Solar PV Technician
Glasgow
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Salary
- 36000.00 - 40000.00 GBP Annual + door to door, van, fuel card & more
- Recruiter
- Astute People
- Closes
- 18 Dec 2025
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Astute's Renewables team is partnering with a key business and influential player in the global energy market. The company have a vast portfolio of renewable energy assets and have a brilliant company culture of looking after their employees. We're looking for a Level 3 qualified Electrician to join the team to cover different technologies in renewable energy across Scotland.
This Field Service Technician comes with an excellent salary, depending on your experience, with the chance of overtime but with a work-life balance being key for the client.
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 of the Field Service Technician role
Reporting to the Field Service Team Leader you will:
Ensure the best performance of large-scale renewable energy assetsPerform operations and maintenance duties across the portfolio of solar and battery storage sitesEnsure adherence to all HSE requirements when completing your dutiesTest both DC and AC systems, looking for faults and tracing issuesConduct firmware updates and use computer systems to look for issues with the assetsConsistent inspection, maintenance and testing of the systemsLooking for trends and using data analysis to see if you can spot any common trends and suggest ways to improve operations as a resultOccasional assistance with tasks such as solar panel cleaning, some ground maintenance and site CCTVOccasional working way from your patch/area and be flexible to help when the business needs this
We are looking for someone with the following:
At least a level 3 qualification in electrical installation2391 test and inspection is hugely preferredAny health and safety qualifications are a benefitFull UK driving licence
Personal skills
The Field Service Technician role would suit someone who:
Enjoys being on the road visiting sitesSomeone who enjoys fault-finding and maintenance rather than installationWants to contribute to the renewable energy industry
Salary and benefits of the Field Service Technician role
Salary up to 40,000 depending on experience Private health coverLife insuranceCompany van and fuel card (and can be for personal use)Company pension33 days holiday inc. BHCompany bonusAstute 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 endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Ad ID: 5417446814
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