Solar Electrician

Eko Talent; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Bonus

Van

Fuel Card

Job summary

Eko Talent is seeking a Solar PV Electrician in the United Kingdom to support maintenance and operation of utility-scale solar assets. You will perform preventative and corrective maintenance, fault finding on inverters and HV/LV systems, and contribute to compliance with safety standards.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Engineering, 18th Edition, and a full UK driving licence, with a competitive £60,000 salary plus overtime, bonus, van and fuel card.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Engineering.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Proven experience working on domestic or commercial solar projects.
• Strong fault-finding ability on inverters and AC/DC systems.
• Understanding of 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.

Skills

Fault finding

HV/LV systems understanding

Inverter testing

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Engineering

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Solar PV Electrician

£60,000 Per Annum + Overtime + Bonus + Van + Fuel Card

Monday - Friday - 8am - 4pm

About the Role:

We have partnered with a UK-based solar installation and maintenance 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 projects.

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 domestic or commercial solar projects
• 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