PV Engineer/ Technician

Opal Contracting Ltd; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Bournemouth is seeking an Engineer Technician to handle routine maintenance and inspection of solar PV systems. The role includes diagnosing electrical faults and using testing equipment. This position allows you to contribute to the green energy transition and supports long-term environmental goals through hands-on work in solar energy projects across the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in routine maintenance and inspection of solar PV systems.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve electrical faults effectively.
• Familiarity with industry-standard testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance on solar PV systems.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance and reactive fixes.
• Produce clear site reports and conduct job-specific risk assessments.

Skills

Routine maintenance

Electrical diagnostics

Use of testing equipment

Tools

Multimeters

Clamp meters

Insulation testers

Job description

Location: Sites across the UK (region-based)

Schedule: MondayFriday 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...

Engineer Technician • Bournemouth, ENG, UK