PV Engineer — Solar Farm O&M Specialist

Opal Contracting Ltd; Ashford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm in the UK is seeking a PV Engineer/Technician to conduct maintenance and inspections on solar farms. You will be responsible for diagnosing electrical faults, producing site reports, and ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in solar PV operations and a relevant electrical qualification. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including a bonus and private health cover.

Benefits

Bonus up to 12.5%

Private pension with employer contributions

Full private health cover

Life insurance at 4× annual salary

33 days’ holiday

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience on utility-scale, ground-mounted Solar PV O&M projects.
• C&G qualification or equivalent testing qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and inspections on solar PV systems.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults using testing equipment.
• Produce accurate site reports after visits.

Skills

Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Understanding of AC & DC systems

Strong experience using testing tools

Education

Level 3 City & Guilds / NVQ in Electrical Installations

HV AP qualification

Job description

A leading renewable energy firm in the UK is seeking a PV Engineer/Technician to conduct maintenance and inspections on solar farms. You will be responsible for diagnosing electrical faults, producing site reports, and ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in solar PV operations and a relevant electrical qualification. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including a bonus and private health cover.