Lead O&M Solar Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm based in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Operations & Maintenance Solar Engineer. In this field-based role covering Yeovil and surrounding areas, you will oversee a team of technicians on solar farm projects, ensure effective maintenance schedules, and commission new systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical background in solar energy, relevant qualifications, and a valid UK driving license. A competitive salary package including benefits is offered.

Benefits

Car

Healthcare

Life Assurance

Bonus

28 Holidays plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in leading maintenance activities on solar farms.
• Strong technical knowledge in solar energy systems.
• Ability to manage and train technicians effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technicians across various solar farm developments.
• Support maintenance schedules for solar systems.
• Commission new solar farms as the on-site technical expert.

Skills

Strong Operations & Maintenance electrical solar background

Electrically qualified / time served

Full UK Driving License

Job description

Lead O&M Solar Engineer

Field Based – Covering: Yeovil, Chard, Taunton, Bridgewater, Glastonbury, Shepton Mallet, Bruton and surrounding areas.

£40,000 – £45,000 + Car + Healthcare + Life Assurance + Bonus + Holidays (28 plus banks).

Are you from a technical solar background? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global market‑leading renewable energy leader, where you will be the 'go to' technical expert within the team, while enjoying further training and career development.

The company is an engineering, procurement & construction specialist within the renewables market, with a presence across the world. With major solar farm developments across the area, we are looking for a Lead O&M Engineer to join the team.

In this role you will lead a team of technicians across various solar farm developments, support maintenance schedules, be the on‑site technical expert, and commission new farms.

The Role

• Lead Solar O&M Engineer
• Lead maintenance activities
• Assist with commissioning activities
• Field Based – Monday – Friday

The Person

• Strong Operations & Maintenance electrical solar background
• Electrically qualified / time served
• Full UK Driving License