PV Engineer — Solar Farm O&M Specialist

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

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in the UK is seeking a PV Engineer/Technician to perform maintenance and inspections on solar farm systems. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience, a Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installations, and a strong understanding of AC and DC systems. This role includes working across various UK sites and offers competitive 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.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance, inspections and remedial work on solar PV systems.
• Produce clear, accurate site reports after each visit.
• Conduct job-specific risk assessments and ensure strict health & safety compliance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Understanding of AC & DC systems

Experience using testing tools

Education

Level 3 City & Guilds / NVQ in Electrical Installations

HV AP qualification

Tools

Multimeters

Clamp meters

Insulation testers

Job description

A leading renewable energy company in the UK is seeking a PV Engineer/Technician to perform maintenance and inspections on solar farm systems. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience, a Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installations, and a strong understanding of AC and DC systems. This role includes working across various UK sites and offers competitive benefits including a bonus and private health cover.