Service Technician

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 March 2026
LOCATION
Halsted
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Skilled Trades
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Electrical Engineering Solar PV Installation Electrical Maintenance Fault Diagnosis HV Experience Inspection & Testing Communication Skills Problem-solving

FULL DESCRIPTION

As a Service Technician, you’ll be the go‑to expert responsible for keeping our solar and BESS sites running safely, efficiently and at peak performance. You’ll work closely with regional colleagues, control engineers and asset operations teams to diagnose faults, carry out planned maintenance, and ensure our sites remain safe, compliant and high performing.

What you will be doing:

  • Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across electrical, mechanical, communications, structural and security systems.
  • Diagnosing and resolving faults across solar PV and battery storage assets.
  • Completing inspections, reports, work orders and maintaining strong site records.
  • Managing site and vehicle stock, ensuring safe and compliant working at all times.
  • Supervising contractors, delivering site inductions and supporting safe systems of work.
  • Taking part in the weekend on‑call rota.
  • Travelling occasionally to support other regions, including overnight stays when required.
  • Participating in technical, on‑site and classroom training (with opportunities for overseas training too)
  • A passion for protecting local biodiversity, with the initiative to take on small maintenance tasks that support a clean, safe and environmentally responsible site

What skills you will have:

  • Qualified Electrician or Electrical Engineer (BS7671).
  • Inspection & testing experience (C&G 2391‑52 or equivalent, or working towards).
  • Strong background in solar PV installation and maintenance, utility-scale experience is ideal.
  • Experience with inverters/PCS (SMA, Sungrow, Power Electronics, Gamesa, etc.) highly desirable.
  • HV experience preferred (Switchgear, transformers; AP/SAP training up to 33kV advantageous).
  • Great problem-solving ability and confidence working independently.
  • A proactive attitude, good communication skills and a steady approach
  • Enjoy working outdoors in all weather.
  • Full clean UK driving licence.
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