PV Engineer / Technician

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

Job summary

A leading solar energy firm in the UK is seeking a PV Engineer / Technician to perform maintenance and inspections on solar PV systems. The ideal candidate will have over three years of experience in utility-scale solar projects and relevant electrical qualifications. This role includes responsibilities like diagnosing electrical faults and supervising contractors. An attractive bonus, private health cover, and career development are among the benefits offered, making this a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the renewable energy sector.

Benefits

Bonus up to 12.5% (performance / KPI based)

Private pension with employer contributions up to 6%

Full private health cover (option to extend to family)

Life insurance at 4 annual salary

Access to perks via employee benefit platform

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Structured training and career-development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience on utility-scale, ground-mounted Solar PV O&M projects.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Harness-trained or willingness to complete training.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance, inspections, and remedial work on solar PV systems.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults using industry-standard testing equipment.
• Supervise and coordinate third-party contractors when required.

Skills

Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Strong understanding of AC & DC systems

Experience using testing tools

Education

Level 3 City & Guilds / NVQ in Electrical Installations

C&G 2382-18

C&G 2391-52 (or equivalent testing qualification)

HV AP qualification

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 : 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 You’ll 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 health & safety compliance
• Supervise and coordinate third-party contractors when required
• Maintain detailed electrical test records, suitable for audits
• Work occasional nights away or on weekends (with extra pay)

What They're Looking For?

Essential

• 3+ years experience on utility-scale, ground-mounted Solar PV O&M projects
• Level 3 City & Guilds / NVQ in Electrical Installations
• C&G 2382-18
• C&G 2391-52 (or equivalent testing qualification)
• HV AP qualification
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Solid understanding of AC & DC systems and experience using testing tools
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Harness-trained (or willingness to complete training)
• First Aid and Fire Marshal training
• IOSH Health & Safety qualification (or willingness to train)
• Experience with central inverters, SCADA, CCTV or battery-storage integration
• Familiarity with high-voltage systems (33 kV) and associated switching / maintenance

Benefits & Perks

• Bonus up to 12.5% (performance / KPI based)
• Private pension with employer contributions up to 6%
• Full private health cover (option to extend to family)
• Life insurance at 4 annual salary
• Access to perks via employee benefit platform
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Structured training and career-development opportunities
• Be part of a meaningful mission supporting the UKs shift to renewable energy

Why would you choose our client?

By joining them, you become part of an international team thats shaping the future of energy. With decades of experience, a strong presence in the UK and across Europe, and a commitment to sustainability, youll be working for a company that places environmental impact, quality, and teamwork at its core.

If youre a hands-on engineer with a passion for clean energy and the skills to match this is more than a job. Its a chance to build a career with purpose.

Not got the utility scale experience?

No problem - they would consider taking on people with a domestic or commercial solar background and look provide a dedicatedtraining program that actively encourages promotion from within. This would attract a salary in the range of £29,000 to £39,000, dependent on experience.