O&M Commercial Solar PV Electrician

Astute People; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy provider is seeking an O&M Electrician to join their team in Leicester Forest East. This full-time role offers a salary between £35,000 and £45,000 with benefits including a company van and pension. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 qualifications, experience in solar PV maintenance, and a full UK driving licence. Responsibilities include maintenance and installations of solar PV systems and effective client communication on-site.

Benefits

Company van

Pension

Standard benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial sector solar PV maintenance and electrical work.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections, fault diagnosis, and maintenance on commercial solar PV systems.
• Undertake system installations, component replacements, and performance upgrades.
• Communicate effectively with clients on-site and provide progress updates.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem-solving

Customer-focused interactions

Flexible for travel

Working at heights

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

AM2/2391/2394/2395

Job description

Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with a well-established renewable energy provider that is committed to sustainability, quality service delivery, and professional development, to recruit an O&M Electrician for its UK-wide operations team.

This strategically important O&M Electrician role comes with a salary of £35,000-£45,000, company van, pension, and benefits.

If you're an O&M Electrician with experience in Commercial Solar PV and looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the O&M Electrician role

• Carry out inspections, fault diagnosis, and maintenance on single-phase and three-phase commercial rooftop solar PV systems.
• Undertake system installations, component replacements, and performance upgrades.
• Communicate effectively with clients on-site, provide progress updates, report defects, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Complete accurate work logs, inspection records, and remedial action reports.
• Operate across sites nationwide (primarily between Manchester and the outskirts of London) with occasional overnight stays as required.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Relevant electrical qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations (or equivalent)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Desirable: AM2/ 2391/2394/2395
• Proven experience in commercial sector solar PV maintenance and electrical work.
• A strong understanding of Health & Safety procedures, including Permit to Work and safe systems of work.
• Full UK driving licence.

Personal skills

• Flexible and willing to travel nationwide for site work.
• Confident working at heights and in confined spaces.
• Skilled in fault finding and problem-solving.
• Professional and customer-focused in all interactions.

Salary and benefits of the O&M Electrician role

• £35,000-£45,000 depending on experience
• Company van, pension, standard benefits package.
• Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week
• Full-time, permanent contract

INDRE

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.