- Responsible for the daily operational and HR line management of the site-based technical staff including annual appraisals, all disciplinary and absence-based protocols for the field technicians with the region.
- Deliver effective HSE leadership at all times in order to enhance the organisation’s commitment to safety performance.
- Coach and guide Lead Technicians, Junior and Site Technicians with thin the region.
- Support the O&M Coordinator in compiling the annual PPM schedule.
- Understand the company’s detailed obligations in respect of any ongoing or ad hoc works on sites in the region. Ensure, monitor and audit compliance with those obligations
- Take regional responsibility for plant performance, work quality and site appearance (both electrical, landscaping and other) across sites within the area.
- Support the O&M Coordinator to update and schedule the works using FRM.
- Performing PPM (inc. HV) to ensure the successful ongoing operation of the plants.
- Ensure that all reporting is submitted in a professional, complete and timely manner
- Assist in the onboarding of new sites, including leading side due diligence and onboarding visits, filling in reports and / or forms, and creating onboarding documentation.
- Be aware of and support with spare parts / inventory matters on the sites and ensure that spare parts stock records are always up to date.
- Ensure teams have the correct PPE equipment, vehicles and training
- Support in the recruitment of new field staff
- Assist Project Managers and Procurement Manager with quoting for works.
- Supporting operational responsibility by ensuring and improving in-team profit margins
- Carry out new joiner inductions; successful onboarding and coaching of new field staff.
- C&G / NVQ Level 3 Electrician
- BS 7671 - 18th Edition.
- C&G 2391 inspection & testing or AM2 (preferred).
- HV Trained (AP15/OP40) and provide evidence via personal switching log book.
- 3+ years’ experience working on utility scale solar farms in an O&M / Project role.
- Key inverter manufacturer trained (SMA, ABB, Power Electronics etc.)
- IOSH Managing Safely.
- Line Management experience preferred but not essential.
- Full UK driver’s license