Job description
We are recruiting into our Solar Technical team, to support and carry out all preventive and corrective maintenance activities across a portfolio of utility scale solar assets.
This role will be home based but will require daily travel within region with occasional travel to other parts of the UK.
What you will do
- You will be required to understand the company's detailed obligations in respect of the Site/Lead Technician's assigned sites, and ensure, monitor and report on compliance with those obligations.
- You required to have awareness of HSE issues, report any on site issue to the Regional Manager and HSE Manager and implement necessary measures to improve HSE.
- You will be responsible for performing scheduled maintenance and corrective maintenance works (including HV maintenance) for solar plants to ensure the successful ongoing operation of the plants.
- You will be responsible for taking primary on-site responsibility for plant performance, work quality and site appearance (both electrical, landscaping, and other).
- You will be required to maintain regular contact with the Regional Manager and O&M coordinator to coordinate site works effectively and seek guidance where required.
- Together with other Site Technicians you will be required to effectively resolve work tickets and report back any required information to the Asset Manager, O&M coordinator or Regional Manager (or other seniors where required) in a professional, complete and timely manner.
- You will be responsible for liaising with internal and external parties such as in-house LV, HV and Ground maintenance teams, subcontractors and other third parties as required and directed.
- You will be required to professionally and diligently undertake all required training and development.
- You will be required to take part in the company's on-call rota for non-working hours (including bank holidays and weekend).
What you'll need to succeed
- C&G 2330 level 2/3 or equivalent.
- C&G BS7671 17th/18th edition.
- Computer literate.
- Can work under own initiative.
- Team Player.
- Full UK Driving License.
- Desirable Attention to detail.
- Desirable: HV qualifications AP15 or OP40 or equivalent and provide a personal switching log.
- Desirable: Qualifications or training in specific PV inverter technologies; Communications or networking qualifications; IOSH or NEBOSH.
- Experience working on ground mounted solar farms.
What's in it for you?
- Private Health Insurance.
- Life Assurance Cover.
- Company Pension Scheme.
- Flexible Working Environment.
- Yearly Discretionary Performance Bonus Scheme.
- Excellent Company Culture.
- Mental Health First Aid support.
- Employee Assistance Programme which provides all employees with 24/7 access to telephone and online counselling.
- Access to an online benefits portal which includes travel and shopping discounts, healthy living advice & a financial well-being resource bank.
- Cycle 2 Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
- Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (eligibility after 12 months employment).
Benefits can vary depending on the location and are not legally binding.
Pay & benefits
Typical pay for similar roles
EstimateThe middle half of pay advertised on Rejobs for this group over the last 24 months. This employer has not stated a salary.
About this role
About BayWa r.e.
Company Overview
BayWa r.e. is a subsidiary of the BayWa Group
HeadquartersMunich, Germany
Founded2008
SizeOver 4,500 employees worldwide (source: cbinsights.com). Revenue of over 1 billion USD annually in 2023 (source: baywa-re.vn).
What They Do
BayWa r.e. focuses on renewable energy, particularly on **photovoltaics (solar), onshore wind, and battery storage**. The company offers comprehensive services throughout the entire project lifecycle, including planning, permitting, construction, operation, and trading (source: erneuerbare-energien-hamburg.de). The product range includes complete project management, with BayWa r.e. Solar Systems specializing in modules, inverters, and mounting systems for residential, commercial, and utility projects (source: solar-distribution-us.baywa-re.com). Target markets include developers, utilities, independent power producers, and commercial customers, with a focus on utility-scale solar and onshore wind power (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com). BayWa r.e. stands out with a **project pipeline of 22 gigawatts in 25 countries**, aiming to achieve an operational capacity of 3 gigawatts by 2026 (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com).
Projects & Track Record
While specific completed projects are not detailed in the available sources, BayWa r.e. manages **existing wind and solar resources** and has a pipeline that includes a 200 MW / 800 MWh battery storage project in Gladstone, Queensland, Australia (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com). This initiative is part of the 22 GW pipeline in photovoltaics, onshore wind, and battery storage being implemented in 25 countries (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com). Partnerships with Energy Infrastructure Partners aim to expand the portfolio to 3 GW by 2026, while collaboration with utilities and grid operators like Powerlink in Australia strengthens market position (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, BayWa r.e. announced the acquisition of a majority stake by Energy Infrastructure Partners for 157.17 million USD in February 2025, enabling the global expansion of the platform with a 22 GW pipeline and a target of 3 GW operational capacity by 2026 (source: cbinsights.com). The company applied for approval for the 200 MW / 800 MWh battery storage project in Gladstone in 2024 to position itself in emerging renewable energy hubs (source: cbinsights.com). Although no specific mergers or additional funding rounds are documented, the 2023 anniversary celebration of the BayWa Group highlights renewable energy as a key area for growth (source: baywa.com).
Working There
BayWa r.e. is hiring in areas such as **project development, engineering, construction, operations and maintenance, sales, trading, and solar distribution**, with departments focused on executing renewable projects, technology innovation, supply chain, and international operations (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com). Active recruitment is taking place at the headquarters in Munich for central functions, as well as in Santa Fe, NM for US solar projects and at project sites in Europe, the USA, Australia, and the Asia-Pacific region (source: solar-distribution-us.baywa-re.com). The corporate culture reflects the cooperative roots of BayWa AG, with a focus on quality, innovation, and long-term stability, pursuing an "open, honest, process-oriented" approach (source: wikipedia.org).
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