Lead Engineer (Solar)UK Wide - Hybrid Position £50,000 - £55,000 + Bonus + Progression + Pension + Excellent Holidays + OvertimeAre you an experienced Commercial Electrician with experience in the Solar O&M sector looking to transition to an 'off the tools' role?Do you want an opportunity to progress your career within an international and well renowned organisation?This company provides specialist operations and maintenance to solar farms across Europe. Their portfolio has continued to grow and is expecting to consistently expand over the coming years, requiring highly qualified individuals to continue providing an industry leading service.In this role you will be providing remote support to the companies field based engineers, assisting with complex fault finding and resolutions. There may be requirement to attend site for technical support on inverter level failures which are unable to be resolved via remote support. You may also get involved at a group level, remotely assisting and providing your expertise to the international subsidiaries. The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years experience of installing and maintaining electrical systems on industrial sites. It would also be advantageous if you have proven experience of Solar O&M, with knowledge of inverter systems, communication protocols and monitoring platforms. Related industry experience in the Wind sector may also be considered. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer to join a renewable energy specialist and advance their career in the sector.The role:*Remote support to field based engineers, assisting with fault finding and resolution*Inspection and reporting on operations across solar farms.*Routine maintenance on electrical installations.*Fault finding on electrical components.*Working with and managing external subcontractors to complete maintenance tasks.The person:*Experience in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems for industrial sites*Experience of solar O&M, knowledge of inverter systems*Good understanding on single line diagrams and switchgear schematics *Clean UK driving licence.*Willing to travel between multiple sites.Reference Number: BBBH252889To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Nathan Williams at Rise Technical Recruitment.Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
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Rise Technical Recruitment Limited
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 9 days
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland NE19 2BG, England
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position is for a Lead Engineer (Solar) based in the UK, offering a hybrid work environment.
- The salary range for this role is between £50,000 and £55,000, along with bonuses, progression opportunities, and excellent benefits.
- Candidates should have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in installing and maintaining electrical systems on industrial sites.
- Experience in the Solar O&M sector, particularly with inverter systems and monitoring platforms, is highly desirable.
- The role involves providing remote support to field engineers, conducting inspections, and managing maintenance tasks across solar farms.
