Ops And Maintenance Engineer - Renewables

Berkshire Talent Partnership; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company is seeking a Field-Based O&M Engineer to perform inspections and repairs on battery storage and solar PV sites across Lancashire. The ideal candidate will hold NVQ Level 3 in electrical installation and have a full UK driving licence. This role offers a competitive salary of £43-49k, training opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Van + fuel card

Paid overtime

Annual bonus

Extensive in-house training

Career progression

Company pension

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical installation or maintenance is preferred.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Willingness to travel and stay away for training or site cover.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and repairs at operational sites.
• Manage commissioning activities and supervise contractors.
• Travel to various sites as required.

Skills

Fault-finding

Hands-on inspections

Travel readiness

Education

NVQ Level 3 in electrical installation or maintenance

Job description

Overview

Field-Based O&M Engineer - Renewable Energy (Battery Storage / Solar PV / Electrical)

You're an experienced electrical engineer. Or you're someone with the right mindset and technical grounding to become one. This role is for a company growing in the renewable energy sector. They maintain utility-scale battery storage and solar PV sites across the country. The role is field-based, covering operational sites across Lancashire and occasionally further afield.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on inspections, fault-finding, and repairs at operational sites.
• Commissioning activities and contractor supervision.
• Travel to and cover sites as required, with opportunities for training and progression to HV Authorised Person or SAP status.

What you’ll need

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in electrical installation or maintenance
• Full UK driving licence
• A willingness to travel and occasionally stay away for training or site cover

Nice to have (or we’ll train you)

• Inspection & testing (C&G 2391 or 2394/5)
• First aid / H&S qualifications (IOSH, SMSTS, CSCS etc.)
• Central inverter or HV training

Benefits

• £43-49k salary (negotiable based on experience)
• Van + fuel card (personal use allowed)
• Paid overtime (x1.5)
• Annual bonus (up to 20% of salary)
• Extensive in-house training
• Career progression into HV/AP/SAP roles
• Company pension
• A supportive team environment