Solar Electrician

Eko Talent; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van

Fuel card

Bonus

Job summary

Eko Talent is seeking a Solar PV Technician to support the operation and maintenance of utility-scale solar sites in the UK. You will ensure safe, efficient maintenance and maximise plant availability across multi-megawatt assets.

The role requires NVQ Level 3, 18th Edition, and proven solar PV site experience, with strong fault finding on inverters and AC/DC systems. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Engineering.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Proven experience on utility-scale solar PV sites.
• Strong fault-finding on inverters and AC/DC systems.
• Understanding HV/LV systems.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Performing preventative and corrective maintenance on utility-scale solar PV systems.
• Fault finding and diagnostics on inverters, transformers, LV/HV systems.
• Testing and inspection (AC/DC systems).
• Thermographic inspections and string testing.
• Monitoring plant performance and responding to alarms.
• Completing detailed service reports and maintaining accurate records.
• Supporting HV switching operations (where authorised).
• Ensuring full compliance with UK HSE and electrical safety standards.

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Engineering

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Solar PV Electrician

£60,000 BASIC + Overtime + Bonus + Van + Fuel Card

Monday - Friday - 8am - 4pm

About the Role

We have partnered with a UK-based solar O&M company, maintaining multi‑megawatt solar PV assets and helping drive the UK's clean energy transition. Due to continued portfolio growth, we are seeking a skilled Solar PV Technician to support the operation and maintenance of utility‑scale solar sites.

As a Solar PV Technician, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient maintenance of large‑scale ground‑mounted solar farms. You'll play a key role in ensuring maximum plant availability and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing preventative and corrective maintenance on utility‑scale solar PV systems
• Fault finding and diagnostics on inverters, transformers, LV/HV systems
• Testing and inspection (AC/DC systems)
• Thermographic inspections and string testing
• Monitoring plant performance and responding to alarms
• Completing detailed service reports and maintaining accurate records
• Supporting HV switching operations (where authorised)
• Ensuring full compliance with UK HSE and electrical safety standards

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Engineering
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Proven experience working on utility‑scale solar PV sites
• Strong fault‑finding ability on inverters and AC/DC systems
• Understanding of HV/LV systems
• Full UK driving licence

Solar PV Electrician / Field Service Engineer / Solar Technician / Solar Engineer / Electrical Engineer / Solar Installer / Solar Installation / HV Electrician / Electrician