Service Technician - Solar & BESS

Astute’s Renewable Team is partnering with a renewable energy provider with a commitment to professional development and sustainability within the solar industry, to recruit a Service Technician for a field-based role covering Colchester and surrounding areas.

The Service Technician role comes with a salary between £45,000-£61,500 depending on experience, as well as company van & fuel card.

If you’re an electrically bias Technician or Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

Reporting to the Operations Manager you will:

• Perform planned preventative and reactive maintenance on electrical, mechanical, communications, structural, and security systems.
• Identify and rectify faults within solar PV and battery storage systems.
• Conduct inspections, complete detailed reports and work orders, and maintain accurate site documentation.
• Oversee site and vehicle stock control while ensuring all work is carried out safely and in compliance with regulations.
• Supervise contractors, deliver site inductions, and promote safe systems of work.
• Participate in a weekend on-call rota to provide out-of-hours support.
• Travel to assist other regions when required, including overnight stays.
• Engage in ongoing technical, on‑site, and classroom‑based training, with opportunities for international training.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to environmental responsibility and biodiversity by proactively supporting site upkeep and sustainability initiatives.
• Happy to participate in an on‑call rota (1 in 3 weekends).

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Qualified Electrician or Electrical Engineer (BS7671).
• Inspection & testing experience (C&G 2391 52 or equivalent or working towards).

The Service Technician role would suit someone who is:

• 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.

Details

• Starting salary between £45,000-£55,000 (without HV) or up to £61,500 with HV.
• Bonus scheme.
• Van, tools and fuel card.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Private health care.
• Life insurance.
• Pension.

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