Senior Service Technician
British Solar Renewables
Company Overview
British Solar Renewables (BSR), privately held
Shepton Mallet, Somerset, United Kingdom
2010
Approximately 150 employees (source: leadiq.com).
What They Do
British Solar Renewables (BSR) specializes in the development, construction, operation, and maintenance of utility-scale solar parks, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and onshore wind projects. The company has established itself as a fully integrated independent power producer, delivering over 900MW of solar projects that power more than 200,000 households annually. BSR's technology focus includes hybrid projects that optimize land use and energy output, integrating solar, BESS, and wind technologies to enhance resilience and capacity factors (source: britishrenewables.com).
BSR's services encompass the entire project lifecycle, from site identification and design to construction and long-term operations. The company has developed significant partnerships, including power purchase agreements (PPAs) with major corporations like Shell and HSBC, which further solidifies its position in the renewable energy market. Additionally, BSR is exploring green hydrogen production, showcasing its commitment to innovation and sustainability (source: ukhea.co.uk).
Target markets for BSR include UK landowners, farmers, investors, and industrial off-takers across various sectors such as industry, transport, and heating. The company has also expanded its geographic presence internationally, with operational plants in the Northern Territory, Australia, indicating a strategic move towards global renewable energy solutions (source: britishrenewables.com).
Projects & Track Record
BSR has completed notable projects such as Shotwick Solar Park, Batchelor Solar Farms, and Preston Solar Park, contributing to a total operational capacity of over 900MW solar and 120MW storage across more than 60 solar parks. The company is currently managing a significant portfolio of ongoing projects, including a 609MW portfolio of 12 solar and co-located solar-BESS sites, which is financed by a £345 million debt facility secured in 2024. This portfolio is expected to generate approximately 600GWh annually, providing energy for around 160,000 homes and reducing CO₂ emissions by 140,000 tonnes each year (source: britishrenewables.com).
BSR's strategic partnerships with key clients and stakeholders, including PPAs with Shell and HSBC, have been instrumental in its growth and project success. The company collaborates with module and inverter manufacturers, as well as landowners, to develop hybrid sites that maximize efficiency and output. This collaborative approach, combined with financial backing from ICG Infrastructure, positions BSR as one of the UK's largest integrated solar and storage developers, with over 700MWp built to date (source: ukhea.co.uk).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, BSR has achieved significant milestones, including securing financial close on a £345 million debt facility for its 609MW solar-BESS portfolio, marking one of the largest hybrid financings in the UK renewable sector. This financing validates BSR's scale and capability as a leading platform in the industry. Additionally, the acquisition of a majority stake by ICG Infrastructure in July 2022 has provided the company with growth capital, allowing it to expand its operations and project portfolio without disclosing specific terms (source: cbinsights.com).
Despite these advancements, there have been no reported mergers, additional funding rounds, or awards in recent sources beyond these key developments. BSR continues to focus on its core mission of delivering sustainable energy solutions while maintaining its commitment to community engagement and environmental stewardship (source: bsrstretchford.co.uk).
Working There
BSR offers a diverse range of roles across various departments, including engineering, ecology, project management, planning, construction, operations, and maintenance. The company emphasizes a full-lifecycle model for its solar, wind, BESS, and hybrid projects, supported by a team with decades of experience in the renewable energy sector. Hiring primarily occurs at its Shepton Mallet headquarters and various UK project sites, reflecting the company's commitment to local job creation and community involvement (source: britishrenewables.com).
BSR's company culture is characterized by a mission-driven approach, with a strong focus on collaboration with landowners and communities. The team is dedicated to long-term project stewardship and fostering relationships that benefit both the company and the regions in which it operates. While specific employee benefits packages are not publicly documented, the emphasis on local engagement and sustainable practices is evident in BSR's operations (source: bsrstretchford.co.uk).
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Job Description
As a Senior Service Technician, you'll be the go-to expert responsible for keeping our solar and BESS sites running safely, efficiently and at peak performance. You'll work closely with regional colleagues, control engineers and asset operations teams to diagnose faults, carry out planned maintenance, and ensure our sites remain safe, compliant and high performing.
If you thrive on autonomy, problem-solving and working outdoors-this is a brilliant opportunity to grow your technical career in a sector that's only going up.
This role includes responding to planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, resolution and reporting. This role requires participation in an weekend on-call rota.
The successful candidate will need to be within a commutable distance of Chelmsford and Colchester.
What you will be doing
- Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across electrical, mechanical, communications, structural and security systems.
- Diagnosing and resolving faults across solar PV and battery storage assets.
- Completing inspections, reports, work orders and maintaining strong site records.
- Managing site and vehicle stock, ensuring safe and compliant working at all times.
- Supervising contractors, delivering site inductions and supporting safe systems of work.
- Taking part in the weekend on-call rota.
- Travelling occasionally to support other regions, including overnight stays when required.
- Participating in technical, on-site and classroom training (with opportunities for overseas training too)
What skills you will have
- Qualified Electrician or Electrical Engineer (BS7671).
- Inspection & testing experience (C&G 2391-52 or equivalent, or working towards).
- 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.
What you will get from BSR
- Monthly social events, such as team lunches, breakfasts, volunteering and a Christmas and Summer party.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies.
- An annual bonus scheme which rewards you for all of your hard work.
- A referral scheme for when you refer someone to work at BSR.
- Supporting you beyond work with our Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 support.
- BSR will fund one professional membership per annum.
- 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the option to roll over up to 5 days.
- Long Service Recognition Scheme
- Private Health insurance after completion of 3-month probation period.
- Life insurance
- Pension
- Company Vehicle
Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women are less likely to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the role requirements. At BSR, we are committed to equal opportunities in employment, if you are interested in one our positions, we encourage you to apply.
Our hiring decisions are not just about technical skills; but also about finding individuals whose values, work ethic, and personality would make a great addition to our team.
If you need reasonable adjustments for the interview process, contact us at [email protected]
We encourage candidates to apply promptly. This advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.
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About the role
February 5, 2026
Full Time
Company
February 6, 2026
On-site
- Colchester, United Kingdom
- Chelmsford, United Kingdom
Qualified Electrician or Electrical Engineer with relevant experience
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