PV Engineer / Technician

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

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm in England seeks a PV Engineer / Technician to perform maintenance on solar farms. You will conduct routine inspections, diagnose electrical faults, and produce accurate site reports. This role requires experience with AC and DC systems and industry-standard tools. Join a team dedicated to the green energy transition, contributing to meaningful environmental goals. Salary ranges from £45,000 to £50,000 per year based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance of solar PV systems (AC & DC).
• Familiar with industry-standard electrical testing equipment.
• Ability to produce clear and accurate reports.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and inspections on solar PV systems.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance and reactive fixes.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults using testing equipment.
• Conduct job-specific risk assessments and report near-misses.

Skills

Electrical fault diagnosis

Routine maintenance

Use of testing equipment

Risk assessment

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

Conduct job-specific risk assessments, report near-misses, and ensure strict he...