"Renewable Energy Technician"

About the Job

We are seeking a practical, highly skilled Renewable Energy Technician to support the successful operation of the London Renewable Energy Demonstrator Lab (LREL), a flagship clean energy system combining solar, wind, battery storage and advanced digital monitoring.

You will work closely with academic researchers, engineers and students, providing hands-on technical expertise to assemble, test, maintain and optimise renewable energy components and microgrid infrastructure. Your role will also support system integration, weather station set-up, performance monitoring, data capture, and retrofit activities using innovative technologies.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, hands-on engineering, technical experimentation and contributing directly to impactful sustainability research.

What You’ll Do:

• Assemble, install, test and maintain renewable energy components, including solar panels, batteries, wind systems and IoT hardware.
• Support installation and integration of weather stations into the microgrid, ensuring smooth daily operation.
• Assist in the manufacture, development and optimisation of new renewable energy devices and prototypes.
• Work closely with students and researchers, supporting experiments, training and project work.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, system protocols and lab operating procedures.
• Support data collection, hardware monitoring and performance analysis to aid research studies.
• Contribute to retrofit strategies for integrating renewable energy technology with existing infrastructure.

What You’ll Need to thrive:

You will be successful in this role if you bring:

• A degree in engineering, renewable energy or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience
• Confidence interpreting CAD drawings, P&ID diagrams and electrical schematics
• Hands-on experience with solar, wind, battery systems, or microgrid technologies
• Strong understanding of H&S, system compliance and PCB handling
• Excellent troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve system issues quickly
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise multiple workstreams
• A collaborative mindset and the confidence to work with researchers, technicians, students and external stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, positive attitude, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A commitment to equality, inclusivity and professional best practice in a diverse research environment

Benefits Package

At UEL, we believe that a great role is about more than just a salary. It’s about the complete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture.

We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits.

You can explore our full benefits package here: https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-professional-services-positions

Further Details

Job Description & Person Specification

To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail jobs@uel.ac.uk

CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.