Electrician Solar PV

MDE Consultants Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Pension salary exchange scheme

Employee assistance programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee discount platform

Job summary

MDE Group is recruiting an O&M Engineer on behalf of an established renewable energy business specialising in commercial solar PV. This role combines practical maintenance with fault-finding, reporting, planning and coordination to keep solar PV installations operating safely and efficiently.

You will work closely with customers, subcontractors and the wider engineering team, carrying out maintenance, investigations and site inspections while producing clear reports and maintaining

Qualifications

• Experience installing, servicing or maintaining solar PV systems.
• 18th Edition (C&G 2382-22) qualification.
• BTEC Level 4 or higher in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Ability to travel to project sites and hold a UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on solar PV systems and associated electrical equipment.
• Investigate and resolve reactive maintenance issues, diagnosing faults and completing remedial works.
• Undertake site inspections, surveys and assessments of existing and new installations.
• Produce clear site reports detailing findings, completed works and recommended actions.
• Prepare and maintain site documentation, service records and maintenance packs.
• Coordinate maintenance visits and follow-up works with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Obtain quotations and pricing for recommended repairs and improvements.
• Manage maintenance activities against agreed schedules and client requirements.
• Ensure work meets company quality standards and health and safety procedures.

Skills

Solar PV maintenance

Electrical installations

Fault-finding approach

18th Edition

BTEC Level 4

AutoCAD

MS Office

Organisational skills

Independent worker

UK driving licence

Education

BTEC Level 4 in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

O&M Engineer – Solar PV

Location: Reading, Berkshire – office and site-based work

Salary: From £40,000 per annum

Job type: Permanent, full-time

Hours: Monday–Friday, 37.5 hours per week

MDE Group is recruiting an O&M Engineer on behalf of an established renewable energy business specialising in commercial solar PV.

This is a varied role combining practical maintenance and fault-finding with technical reporting, planning and coordination. You will help keep solar PV installations operating safely and efficiently, working closely with customers, subcontractors and the wider engineering team.

The role

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on solar PV systems and associated electrical equipment.
• Investigate and resolve reactive maintenance issues, diagnosing faults and completing remedial works.
• Undertake site inspections, surveys and assessments of existing and new installations.
• Produce clear site reports detailing findings, completed works and recommended actions.
• Prepare and maintain site documentation, service records and maintenance packs.
• Coordinate maintenance visits and follow-up works with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Obtain quotations and pricing for recommended repairs and improvements.
• Manage maintenance activities against agreed schedules and client requirements.
• Ensure work meets company quality standards and health and safety procedures.

What we're looking for

• Experience installing, servicing or maintaining solar PV systems.
• Strong technical knowledge of solar PV and electrical installations.
• A methodical approach to fault-finding and resolving technical problems.
• An 18th Edition qualification: C&G 2382-22 or higher.
• BTEC Level 4 or above in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• Good organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and coordinate with others.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites.

What's on offer

• Salary from £45,000 per annum.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Monday–Friday working.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Pension salary exchange scheme.
• Employee assistance programme and virtual GP access.
• Employee discount platform and cycle-to-work scheme.