Ground Maintenance Technician, O&M

About Lightsource bp

Lightsource bp specializes in the financing, development, and management of solar energy projects. We are a 50:50 joint venture with bp with a mission to help drive the world’s transition to low carbon energy. Our team comprises of 1300 industry specialists, across 18 countries.

With solar set to increase tenfold in the next 20 years, we are well-positioned to capitalize on this growth. By being part of the Lightsource bp team, you will ‘be the change’ on the world’s transition to a more sustainable future.

Whilst we have been established for over 10 years, we pride ourselves of our entrepreneurial spirit as we continue to push the boundaries of an ever-changing energy landscape. By joining our team, you can expect a challenging and fulfilling role surrounded by people who are passionate and have brilliant ideas about sustainable technology, innovation and making the world a better place.

About Lightsource bp O&M:

Join Europe’s largest Operations & Maintenance (O&M) fleet and contribute to maintaining our solar plants in optimal operating condition. At Lightsource BP, we're committed to renewable energy and sustainability, and we’re looking for a passionate Ground Maintenance Technician to join our dynamic team.

The purpose of the role is to carry out effective ground works on the Lightsource bp ground mounted sites, to help maintain production levels and adhere to planning regulations.

Location: Ideal candidates will be located in or around Carmarthen in Wales.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the ground maintenance works of solar farms including grass cutting, hedge cutting, spraying, strimming, civils & vegetation removal. 
• To undertake Solar panel cleaning, using a specifically designed tractor mounted rotating brush and pressurized water system.
• Undertake emergency or planned trenching, digging, fence repairs and other manual tasks to assist the Field Service Engineers with repairs and alterations to sites.
• To produce digital photographic reports confirming work has been completed and addressing any issues.
• Manage priorities based on local ground and weather conditions and in line with good practice.
• To liaise with various individuals including the Planning Team, the Regional Manager, Landlords and other Third Parties, ensuring that work is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Work within all health and safety guidelines.
• Basic upkeep of ground maintenance equipment.
• Make recommendations as to the tasks required to best manage the solar sites.
• Being able to stay away overnight when requested. *Accommodation and expenses will be paid for.  

Knowledge:

• Previous experience of working in Ground Maintenance, land management or agricultural is essential.

Work Skills:

Essential;

• Full UK driving license.
• Trailer license.
• Tractor driving experience.
• PA1, PA6, PA2.
• Strimmer and brush cutter experience/certificate.
• Good IT skills and confidence in Microsoft Office and use of a tablet computer.
• Experience using heavy duty flails.

Desirable;

• Chainsaw License.
• Excavator license.
• Telehandler.

General Skills/Attributes:

• Good, professional communicator on telephone and via email.
• Happy working as part of a team as well as being confident working solo. *Majority of time will be spent working unaccompanied, self-motivation & communication with work colleagues is key.
• Use of Initiative & organized when forward planning workload.
• Good time management.
• Problem-solving & can-do attitude.
• Proficient in the use of smart phone apps, emails and able to pick up computer systems quickly.
• Being able & willing to stay away over multiple nights when needed. 

Education and Qualifications:

• Minimum GSCE’s or similar experience in previous role.

Why you’ll want to work for us

Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow; a place where your ideas and opinions matter.

Be you

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.

Be responsible

Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.

Be recognized

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.

Be inspired

Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. Initiatives to get involved with including our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project or our sustainability initiatives.

Our Core Values

Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.  

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