O&M Solar Engineer – Hybrid, Midlands

Regional Recruitment; Leicester Forest East, Northampton, Evesham; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Company mobile phone

PPE provided

4 weeks' holiday + bank holidays

Hybrid working

Job summary

Regional Recruitment are recruiting an experienced O&M Engineer to join a renewables-focused business operating across the solar sector in the Midlands. This permanent, full-time role is hybrid and includes a company van, fuel card, pension etc.

The role involves hands-on maintenance, fault-finding and optimisation of solar energy systems at multiple sites, with travel across the Midlands. You should have 17th/18th Edition and experience in preventative maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience in O&M, electrical engineering or renewables.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Good understanding of single and three-phase electrical systems.
• Experience with preventative maintenance and maintenance management.
• 17th or 18th Edition.
• 2391 or equivalent would be advantageous.
• Renewable energy qualifications/experience would be beneficial.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned and preventative maintenance on solar energy systems.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical and technical faults.
• Supporting the ongoing performance and reliability of solar assets.
• Carrying out electrical maintenance and engineering tasks.
• Working with clients and internal teams to resolve technical issues.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with relevant standards.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Supporting long-term asset optimisation and performance improvements.
• Travelling to solar park sites across the Midlands and surrounding areas.

Skills

Fault-finding & troubleshooting

Single & three-phase electricals

Preventative maintenance

17th/18th Edition

Renewable energy experience

Communication

Organisational skills

UK driving licence

Willingness to travel

Job description

Regional Recruitment are recruiting an experienced O&M Engineer to join a renewables-focused business operating across the solar sector in the Midlands. This permanent, full-time role is hybrid and includes a company van, fuel card, pension etc.

The role involves hands-on maintenance, fault-finding and optimisation of solar energy systems at multiple sites, with travel across the Midlands. You should have 17th/18th Edition and experience in preventative maintenance.