PV Engineer / Technician

Opal Contracting Ltd; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solar energy company in the UK is looking for a PV Engineer/Technician to conduct maintenance and repairs on solar PV systems across various sites. You will be responsible for performing routine inspections, diagnosing electrical faults, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The role comes with a salary range of £45,000 to £50,000 per year and includes a Monday to Friday schedule with a paid weekend rota approximately once every five weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining and inspecting solar PV systems is preferred.
• Ability to diagnose electrical faults effectively.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations for solar installations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance and inspections on solar PV systems.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance and repairs as required.
• Diagnose electrical faults and resolve issues efficiently.
• Produce detailed site reports using the online system.

Skills

Routine maintenance

Electrical fault diagnosis

Use of testing equipment

Tools

Multimeters

Clamp meters

Insulation testers

Job description

Job Description

PV Engineer / Technician Solar Farm

Salary : £45,000 £50,000 per year (DOE)

Job Type : Full-time, permanent

Location : Sites across the UK (region-based)

Schedule : Monday-Friday with a paid weekend rota (approx. 1 in 5 weekends) and occasional overnight stays

Why this is a great opportunity

Our client is one of Europes leading solar-energy firms, responsible for building, running, and maintaining large-scale solar farms across the UK and further afield.

With a global track record of over 500 solar projects and more than 5.6 GW of installed capacity worldwide, our client takes a forward-looking approach to renewable energy and invests in its teams.

Working with them means you contribute directly to the green energy transition in the UK a meaningful role that helps power communities and supports long-term environmental goals.

What Youll Do

• Carry out routine maintenance, inspections, and remedial work on solar PV systems (AC & DC)
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive fixes as needed
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults, using industry-standard testing equipment (multimeters, clamp meters, insulation testers, etc.)
• Produce clear, accurate site reports after each visit via the online reporting system

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