Quality Control Site Technician

Company overview:
Recurrent Energy is the UK’s leading Solar O&M company. We work hard to deliver what our clients need; our staff will tell you it is a great place to work because of our culture and our people. We are recruiting as we are growing the number of sites we look after across the UK, it’s an exciting time to join us.
We recognise and encourage teamwork, quality, and creativity. We offer training and career development to all. We care about the work that we do, we are fully transparent with our people about all aspects of the business from sale and finances, and our customers trust us. We have the experience, skills and knowledge, the industry connections, and the foresight to deliver a reliable service to our O&M customers and adapt quickly to the changing energy landscape. We truly value our people and our culture, which makes Recurrent Energy an exciting and rewarding place to work.
Position summary:
You will be part of a widespread and large team of electricians, providing preventative and corrective site maintenance across the O&M portfolio and supporting the team with new build integration duties.
The role requires a solid understanding of DC, AC, communications, circuit protection, and a strong aptitude for fault finding. Additionally, you should have good knowledge of Solar O&M, as well as HV and LV systems, ensuring all electrical work carried out must be in accordance with industry standards and good Health and Safety practices.
Responsibilities:
You will oversee the HS and quality on new sites
You will work to a planned maintenance schedule
You will respond in a timely manner to breakdowns
Diagnose faults and Inspect work in progress and upon completion
Repair equipment when necessary and Inspect work for satisfactory performance.
Participate and provide on the job training to colleagues
Review suitable stocks of supplies and equipment and request specialist components, fixtures or fittings as required
Advise manager on required stock levels and cost
Ensure compliance with company health and safety policy
Recommend improvements and modifications
Build and maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders including the public
Document work undertaken / daily activities and provide a daily activity report
Recognise issues and assess risks and review any findings with management
Participate in internal and external meetings as requested
Identify and meet personal job-related training and development as required.
H&S responsibilities as per company H&S Policy:
The Management at Recurrent Energy expects everyone that is employed throughout the business to conduct themselves in a professional and safe manner. To this end it is expected that all employees and subcontractors irrespective of position or employment status within the Company have the same personal responsibility this extends to (but not limited to):
Taking reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of other persons who could be affected by their acts or omissions
Reporting any accidents or near misses that they experience, or witness, to their Line Manager.
Co-operating in all aspects of health and safety procedures introduced by Management for their well-being
Adhering to Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) and operational policies and procedures
Ensuring that work equipment is only used for its intended purpose and that they have been trained to use it
Ensuring that adequate First Aid provisions are always in place within their work vehicles in accordance with the requirements set out in the company First Aid requirements
Wearing personal protective equipment when conditions require or where identified by risk assessment method statement or mandatory signage
Following safe working procedures when handling, storing, using or transporting any COSHH controlled items
Reporting any medical problems experienced when undertaking any work functions to the Line manager and Health and Safety Team, adhering to Occupational Health Surveillance requirements
Assisting with any investigations or accident reports where necessary
Maintaining a good standard of housekeeping throughout their areas of work
Ensuring that work equipment is only used for its intended purpose and that they have been trained to use it
Identifying and sharing ideas for H&S improvement throughout the business
Key skills:
Must have a minimum of 3 years solar O&M experience
Must have site supervisory experience
Must hold 18th edition.
Must hold a Level 3 electrical qualification.
HV Authorised Person preferred but not essential. (Training will be provided)
Experience of working with central & String inverter manufacturers would be preferable but not essential.
Worked on large scale solar projects, preferable but not essential.
Have a comprehensive knowledge of the BS 7671 Wiring Regulation Standards
Must have a comprehensive knowledge of DC Electrical systems
You must be able to understand site drawings and SLDs.
Must be able to work under pressure and deal with emergency situations
Must be hardworking, reliable, and flexible
Must be able to work well as part of a team & also be able to work well alone.
Benefits:
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
1 additional day of annual leave per year of service (up to a max of 5 days)
Life policy – 4 x annual salary
Private Healthcare
Enhanced pension scheme – 5% employer contribution
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity package
Companywide bonus scheme
Laptop
Bike to work scheme
Location:
Must be based in Devon.
This is site-based position, with the expectation to travel to our client’s sites nationally as required.