PV Engineer / Technician – Solar Farm
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 per year (DOE)
Job Type: Full-time, permanent
Location: Sites across the UK (region-based)
Schedule: Monday-Friday with a paid weekend rota (approx. 1 in 5 weekends) and occasional overnight stays
What You'll Do
* Carry out routine maintenance, inspections, and remedial work on solar PV systems (AC & DC)
* Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive fixes as needed
* Diagnose and resolve electrical faults, using industry-standard testing equipment (multimeters, clamp meters, insulation testers, etc.)
* Produce clear, accurate site reports after each visit via the online reporting system
* Conduct job-specific risk assessments, report near-misses, and ensure strict health & safety compliance
* Supervise and coordinate third-party contractors when required
* Maintain detailed electrical test records, suitable for audits
* Work occasional nights away or on weekends (with extra pay)
Qualifications
Essential
* 3+ years' experience on utility-scale, ground-mounted Solar PV O&M projects
* Level 3 City & Guilds / NVQ in Electrical Installations
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* C&G #removed# (or equivalent testing qualification)
* HV AP qualification
* Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
* Solid understanding of AC & DC systems and experience using testing tools
* Full UK driving licence
Desirable
* Harness-trained (or willingness to complete training)
* First Aid and Fire Marshal training
* IOSH Health & Safety qualification (or willingness to train)
* Experience with central inverters, SCADA, CCTV or battery-storage integration
* Familiarity with high-voltage systems (33 kV) and associated switching / maintenance
Benefits & Perks
* Bonus up to 12.5% (performance / KPI based)
* Private pension with employer contributions up to 6%
* Full private health cover (option to extend to family)
* Life insurance at 4× annual salary
* Access to perks via employee benefit platform
* 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays)
* Structured training and career‑development opportunities
* Be part of a meaningful mission — supporting the UK's shift to renewable energy
Not got the utility scale experience? No problem - they would consider taking on people with a domestic or commercial solar background and look provide a dedicated training program that actively encourages promotion from within. This would attract a salary in the range of £29,000 to £39,000, dependent on experience
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