Solar PV Maintenance Engineer
Permanent | Full-Time
London & South East
Optima is recruiting on behalf of a well-established, award-winning renewable energy and electrical services provider operating across sustainability, energy efficiency, electrical and mechanical services, and life safety systems.
Due to continued growth and a strong forward order book, our client is seeking an experienced Solar PV Maintenance Engineer to support maintenance, upgrades, and installations across a diverse portfolio of high-end residential, educational, commercial, and industrial sites throughout London and the South East.
The Role
You will join a highly skilled team responsible for the installation, maintenance, fault-finding, and optimisation of Solar PV systems. The role includes planned maintenance, reactive repairs, and system upgrades, with a strong focus on quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
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Installation, maintenance, fault-finding, and repair of Solar PV systems and battery storage solutions
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Preventative and corrective maintenance on inverters, modules, and associated electrical components
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Completion of Solar PV upgrades and system improvements to a high standard
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Leading works on site, ensuring safe, efficient delivery and high-quality workmanship
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Carrying out site surveys, risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with Health and Safety requirements
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Accurate completion of service reports, work records, timesheets, and test documentation
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Professional communication with clients, site contacts, and internal teams
Skills and Experience Required
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18th Edition Wiring Regulations and inspection and testing experience (C&G 2391 or 2394/2395 or equivalent)
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Minimum 1 year’s experience installing and maintaining Solar PV systems
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Relevant Solar PV / EESS qualifications and strong fault-finding capability
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Sound technical knowledge of PV systems, inverters, panels, and mounting solutions
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ECS Gold Card and full UK Driving Licence
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SSSTS, IPAF, or PASMA (desirable but not essential)
The Ideal Candidate
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Professional, customer-focused, and an effective communicator
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Organised, punctual, and able to manage workload independently
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Flexible, proactive, and adaptable with a strong work ethic
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Takes pride in presentation and quality of workmanship
What’s on Offer
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Salary £35,000 to £46,000 per annum, dependent on experience
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Overtime paid at time and a half for evenings and Saturdays, double time for Sundays and Bank Holidays
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Company vehicle and fuel card, mobile phone and PDA
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Pension scheme (3% employer / 5% employee contribution)
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20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, rising annually to 25 days plus Bank Holidays
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Death in service benefit, full PPE and uniform, ongoing training, and structured career development
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Long-term stability within a growing, renewables-focused organisation