PV Engineer/ Technician

Opal Contracting Ltd; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm is seeking a skilled technician to perform maintenance and inspections on solar PV systems across the UK. The role involves diagnosing electrical faults, conducting routine repairs, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in electrical maintenance and experience with industry-standard testing equipment. This position also includes contributing to the green energy transition and involves a paid weekend rota approximately once every five weeks.

Qualifications

• Experience in routine maintenance and inspections on solar PV systems.
• Ability to diagnose electrical faults effectively.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and inspections on solar PV systems.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive fixes.
• Produce accurate site reports using online systems.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Risk assessment

Use of multimeters and clamp meters

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...