Job Description:

Astute's Power team is partnering with a client who provide expert advice to support solar PV, wind, and BESS projects worldwide to recruit a Quality Technician on a 10-12 month for its Essex site.

The Quality Technician role comes with a rate of £350-£375 per day.

Key skills required for the Quality Technician role

• Carry out inspections and quality checks on civil, mechanical, and electrical installation works (including PV modules, mounting structures, inverters, and cabling systems).
• Verify works are completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Maintain and complete Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and associated quality records.
• Support punch list creation, tracking, and close-out of defects and non-conformances.
• Conduct material inspections upon delivery to site, ensuring compliance with project requirements.
• Assist in monitoring subcontractor quality performance and adherence to QA procedures.
• Record and report Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and support corrective actions.
• Participate in internal audits and client/third-party inspections.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards and promote a strong quality culture on site.
• Support commissioning activities, including pre-commissioning checks and documentation handover packs.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Quality Technician role:

• Essex
• Outside IR35
• £350-£375 per day

Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.