PV Engineer / Technician

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

Job summary

A leading solar energy firm in the UK is seeking a PV Engineer / Technician to carry out maintenance and inspections on solar PV systems. You will perform preventative and reactive maintenance, diagnose electrical faults, and produce site reports. This role is crucial for contributing to the green energy transition and supporting long-term environmental goals. The position offers a salary ranging from £45,000 to £50,000 per year depending on experience, with a full-time, permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance of solar PV systems.
• Ability to diagnose and repair electrical faults.
• Familiarity with testing equipment like multimeters and clamp meters.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and inspections on solar PV systems.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance and reactive fixes as needed.
• Produce site reports after each visit via the online reporting system.

Skills

Routine maintenance

Electrical fault diagnosis

Use of multimeters

Risk assessment

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...