PV Engineer/ Technician Solar Farm
Salary: £45,000 £50,000 per year (DOE)
Job Type: Full-time, permanent
Location: Sites across the UK (region-based)
Schedule: MondayFriday with a paid weekend rota (approx. 1 in 5 weekends) and occasional overnight stays
Why this is a great opportunity
Our client is one of Europes leading solar-energy firms, responsible for building, running, and maintaining large-scale solar farms across the UK and further afield.
With a global track record of over 500 solar projects and more than 5.6 GW of installed capacity worldwide, our client takes a forward-looking approach to renewable energy and invests in its teams.
Working with them means you contribute directly to the green energy transition in the UK a meaningful role that helps power communities and supports long-term environmental goals.
What Youll 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)
What Theyre Looking For?
Essential
3+ years experience on utility-scale, ground-mounted Solar PV O&M projects
Level 3 City & Guilds / NVQ in Electrical Installations
C&G 2382-18
C&G 2391-52 (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 UKs shift to renewable energy
Why would you choose our client?
By joining them, you become part of an international team thats shaping the future of energy. With decades of experience, a strong presence in the UK and across Europe, and a commitment to sustainability, youll be working for a company that places environmental impact, quality, and teamwork at its core.
If youre a hands-on engineer with a passion for clean energy and the skills to match this is more than a job. Its a chance to build a career with purpose.
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 dedicatedtraining program that actively encourages promotion from within. This would attract a salary in the range of £29,000 to £39,000, dependent on experience.