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Here is the revised, optimized job description for Solar PV Maintenance Technician, removing emojis and horizontal lines, and keeping a clean, professional format.\n\nSolar PV Maintenance Technician - Utility Scale\n\nAstute's Renewables team is proudly partnered with a global leader in the solar energy market, focused on the UK utility-scale solar market. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Solar PV Maintenance Technician to join their expanding team, specializing in operations, maintenance, and system integrity.\n\nThis crucial field-based role offers a competitive basic salary of up to £50,000, alongside an impressive benefits package. Extensive hands-on experience in large-scale / utility-scale solar PV is essential to secure the top-end salary bracket.\n\nThis organization is committed to staff development, offering genuine training and growth opportunities, with internal succession planning being key to their continued expansion.\n\nKey Responsibilities of the Solar PV Maintenance Technician\n\nReporting directly to the Regional Team Leader, you will be responsible for the high-quality Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of ground-mount solar assets:\n\nPlanned and Reactive Maintenance: Execute scheduled preventative maintenance and respond swiftly to reactive fault incidents across a variety of ground-mount solar assets.\n\nSystem Testing and Inspection: Perform thorough Testing and Inspection (to 2391 standard) of electrical systems, including tracing, identifying, and rectifying faults where possible.\n\nAC and DC Fault Finding: Lead fault-finding and repair activities on both AC and DC electrical systems, ensuring maximum uptime.\n\nTechnical Support: Liaise directly with specialist equipment suppliers to troubleshoot complex issues encountered on site (e.g., inverters, transformers).\n\nSafety and Compliance: Adhere strictly to all HSE legislation and procedures when carrying out work, including supervising third-party contractors as required.\n\nReporting: Submit daily reports detailing work carried out, system status, and any necessary corrective actions.\n\nFlexibility: Participate in an occasional paid weekend rota and manage occasional working/staying away requirements.\n\nProfessional Qualifications and Skills\n\nWe are looking for a dedicated Technician with proven electrical qualifications and relevant experience:\n\nSolar PV Experience: Extensive experience with utility-scale or large commercial/industrial scale solar assets.\n\nCore Electrical Qualification: Minimum Level 3 electrical qualifications (e.g., City & Guilds).\n\nInspection Certification: Current 2391 (or equivalent) certification for Inspection and Testing.\n\nTechnical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of HV and LV power electronics, including transformers and inverters.\n\nSpecialist Certification: HV Authorised Person (AP) status is highly desirable.\n\nAptitude: Excellent fault-finding skills and a methodical approach to electrical troubleshooting.\n\nSalary and Benefits\n\nSalary: Up to £50,000 depending on relevant experience.\n\nBonus: Company bonus up to 12.5%.\n\nLogistics: Company vehicle and fuel card, phone, laptop, and essential equipment provided.\n\nWelfare: Private healthcare and Life insurance worth up to £ 200,000.\n\nFlexibility: Flexible working arrangements.\n\nAstute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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