PV Engineer — Solar Farm O&M Specialist

Opal Contracting Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solar energy firm is seeking a PV Engineer/Technician to maintain solar farms across the UK. The role involves routine maintenance, inspections, and troubleshooting of PV systems. Candidates should have a strong electrical background with at least 3 years of experience in the field. This is a full-time position offering competitive salary and benefits, contributing directly to the green energy transition.

Benefits

Bonus up to 12.5%

Private pension with employer contributions up to 6%

Full private health cover

Life insurance at 4× annual salary

33 days’ holiday

Structured training and career-development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience on utility-scale, ground-mounted Solar PV O&M projects.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Solid understanding of AC & DC systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and inspections on solar PV systems.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance and reactive fixes.
• Produce clear, accurate site reports after each visit.

Skills

Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Strong understanding of AC & DC systems

Experience using testing tools

Education

Level 3 City & Guilds / NVQ in Electrical Installations

HV AP qualification

Tools

Testing equipment (multimeters, clamp meters, insulation testers)

Job description

A leading solar energy firm is seeking a PV Engineer/Technician to maintain solar farms across the UK. The role involves routine maintenance, inspections, and troubleshooting of PV systems. Candidates should have a strong electrical background with at least 3 years of experience in the field. This is a full-time position offering competitive salary and benefits, contributing directly to the green energy transition.