General Operative

Description:

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.

Summary

You will be part of a widespread and large team of Electricians providing preventative and corrective site maintenance across the O&M portfolio.

You will have knowledge of DC, AC, communications, and circuit protection and will have strong fault-finding skills. All electrical work must be carried out in accordance with industry standards and good Health and Safety practices.

Responsibilities

You will work to a planned maintenance schedule

You will respond in a timely manner to breakdowns

You will support diagnosing faults and inspecting work in progress and upon completion

Repair equipment when necessary and inspect work for satisfactory performance.

Participate in on-the-job trainings.

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 PSH health and safety policy

Recommend improvements and modifications

Investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.

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

Knowing and following our Golden Rules

ensure the work equipment is free from obvious defects – and that it remains so during its working life

Key Skills

Experience of working in a similar field would be preferable but not essential

Worked on solar projects would be desirable

Knowledge of DC Electrical systems desirable

Must be able to work under pressure and deal with emergency situations

Must have strong IT skills

Must be hardworking, reliable, and flexible

Must be able to work well as part of a team

Must have strong communication skills

Possess good attention to detail.

Why you should join us:

You will become part of an amazing culture with a supportive leadership team and smart teammates who care and want to make a difference

You will work with people you can learn from and teach

You will experience working in a high-performance organization

You will get the chance to grow and develop your skills and capabilities

You should apply if:

What we are doing here at Recurrent Energy excites you!

You believe that you would fit with our values and the culture we are building

You are eager to have a real positive impact on the company, our products, customers and very importantly your colleagues as well

You are a team player whom your colleagues can rely on

You have a “How can I help” approach to work

You want to share your expertise and your value

Benefits:

Company vehicle

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

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