PV Engineer/ Technician

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

Job summary

A leading solar energy firm is seeking a PV Engineer/ Technician to maintain and inspect solar PV systems across the UK. This full-time role involves performing routine and reactive maintenance on solar farms, diagnosing electrical faults, and ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate will bring experience in solar technology and use industry-standard equipment to generate clear reports. Join us in the green energy transition, making a direct impact on communities and environmental goals.

Qualifications

• Experience with solar PV systems is essential.
• Ability to conduct job-specific risk assessments.
• Familiarity with electrical fault diagnosis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and inspections on solar PV systems.
• Diagnose and fix electrical faults as required.
• Produce accurate site reports after each service.

Skills

Routine maintenance of solar PV systems

Diagnose electrical faults

Performing preventative maintenance

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 Europe's 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…