Location
Central London

Hours
Full time with weekend on-call duties as part of a rota. Overtime system in place.

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Do you want to work to make Power for Good? RES is the world’s largest independent renewable energy company, driven by a vision to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy. As a Technician (Solar), you will be a key member of an industry-leading team performing operations and maintenance duties on utility-scale ground mounted solar PV plants and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This field-based role focuses on ensuring plants achieve outstanding safety, quality, and performance standards while meeting operational budgets.

The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified electrician experienced in operating and maintaining MW-scale power plants, with strong DC and High Voltage electrical competencies. You will be provided with a company vehicle, smartphone, and laptop/tablet, along with a comprehensive benefits package including contributory pension, private health insurance, and role-specific training.

RES prides itself on its in-house training programme, offering opportunities to work towards Authorised Person (AP) or Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status. Technicians demonstrating aptitude and attitude for career progression will be encouraged to advance to industry-recognised HV Authorised Person roles. You will work closely with colleagues across a global network, contributing to a diverse and supportive team environment that values Passion, Accountability, Collaboration, and Excellence.

Experience
- Experience reading, writing, and amending Risk Assessments and Method Statements
- Experience liaising with equipment vendors to support fault diagnosis
- DC and LV installation, fault finding, testing, and commissioning
- Experience working remotely without close supervision
- Solar PV installation and O&M experience (MW-scale or large commercial ground-mount)
- Battery storage installation and O&M experience (MW-scale) is desirable
- Experience installing or maintaining ethernet and fibre optic communications
- Experience working with SCADA or data monitoring systems
- Experience working with central inverters and High Voltage switchgear

About you
- Strong approach to safe working practices
- Excellent communication skills, fluent written and spoken English
- Attention to detail with a positive, can-do attitude
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to respond to changing priorities and emergent issues
- Enthusiasm for personal development
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams and technical manuals
- Computer skills for report writing, progress reporting, and email communication
- Embodies values of Passion, Accountability, Collaboration, and Excellence

Qualifications
- Full UK driving licence
- Approved Electrician status
- Inspection and testing qualifications (C&G 2391 or 2394/5) highly valued
- First aid qualifications desirable
- Health & Safety qualifications (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely, SMSTS) desirable