Operations & Maintenance Engineer Commercial Solar PV & Battery Stor

TieTalent; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clean energy solutions company seeks an Operations & Maintenance Engineer to ensure the efficiency and safety of commercial solar PV and battery energy storage systems across the UK. This hands-on role involves performing routine maintenance, fault diagnosis, and client reporting to enhance system reliability. Candidates must possess relevant electrical qualifications, experience in the field, and a proactive approach, joining a forward-thinking team committed to sustainable energy solutions.

Benefits

Company van, tools, and PPE

Pension scheme & holiday entitlement

Ongoing training and CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience working with commercial solar PV systems.
• Familiarity with inverters like SMA and SolarEdge.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on solar PV and battery installations.
• Conduct electrical inspections and troubleshooting.
• Prepare maintenance reports for clients.

Skills

Electrical Installation

Health & Safety Compliance

Diagnostic Skills

Problem Solving

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

About

About RenEnergy

RenEnergy is a leading provider of clean energy solutions, delivering innovative solar PV and battery storage systems to commercial and industrial clients across the UK. With a reputation for technical excellence, reliability, and sustainable outcomes, we are expanding our Operations & Maintenance team to support a growing portfolio of high-performance energy assets.

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Engineer to ensure the optimal performance, safety, and reliability of commercial solar PV and battery energy storage systems (BESS) across the UK. This hands-on role involves preventative maintenance, fault diagnostics, emergency response, performance optimisation, and client reporting.

You will play a key role in delivering excellent service, maintaining system uptime, and protecting asset value for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

System Maintenance & Support

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on commercial-scale solar PV and battery installations.
• Conduct electrical inspections, inverter diagnostics, thermal imaging, and system tests.
• Carry out remedial works and corrective maintenance to restore system functionality.
• Utilise remote monitoring tools to diagnose issues and plan remedial action.
• Escalate and resolve persistent technical faults in coordination with the technical team.
  
  

System Performance & Reporting

• Monitor asset performance against expected outputs using asset management software.
• Prepare site visit reports, maintenance logs, and customer-facing documentation.
• Recommend performance improvement measures and component upgrades when necessary.
  
  

Battery Storage (BESS) Systems

• Undertake inspections and testing on commercial BESS installations.
• Monitor charge/discharge cycles and assess integration with PV and grid.
• Maintain compliance with safety protocols, especially around high-voltage and lithium-ion systems.
  
  

Compliance & Health and Safety

• Ensure all work adheres to RenEnergys HSEQ standards and UK regulations.
• Complete risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) for each job.
• Maintain records for compliance with NICEIC, MCS, and DNO standards.
  
  

Requirements

Essential

• City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Minimum 2 years experience working with commercial solar PV systems.
• Familiarity with inverters (e.g., SMA, SolarEdge, Fronius, Huawei) and monitoring platforms.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel nationally.
• Strong understanding of health & safety in electrical environments.
  
  

Desirable

• Battery storage system (BESS) experience
• C&G 2391 (Testing & Inspection) or equivalent.
• Familiarity with monitoring platforms (e.g., Solar-Log, PowerBI, SolarEdge Portal).
• IPAF, PASMA, or CSCS accreditation.
• G99/G100 knowledge and grid integration experience.
  
  

What We Offer

• Company van, tools, and PPE
• Pension scheme & holiday entitlement
• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities (e.g., battery storage, HV awareness)
• A supportive, forward-thinking team culture in a mission-led company
  
  

Additional Information

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and a full UK driving licence.
• Based at our Norwich office with travel to sites as required.
  
  

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, disability, or orientation.

Please note: We operate an in-house recruitment team and do not accept unsolicited agency approaches.

TITL1_UKTJ

• Hull, England
  
  

Work experience

• System Engineer
• Electronics Engineering
• IT Consultant
  
  

Languages

• English