Solar Electrician (O&M)

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Tools & PPE provided

Pension

Training & qualifications

Career progression

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Solar Electrician (O&M) to join their expanding UK renewable energy team. You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance across commercial Solar PV sites, fault‑find on inverters and monitoring equipment, and complete electrical testing and remedial works.

The role requires national travel to C&I sites with occasional overnight stays, with progression opportunities as the O&M division grows.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• 18th Edition.
• 2391 or equivalent.
• Hands-on Solar PV experience.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across commercial Solar PV sites
• Fault‑find across inverters, AC/DC systems and monitoring equipment
• Complete electrical testing, inspections and remedial works
• Diagnose system underperformance and resolve technical issues
• Complete site reports and liaise with clients and the wider O&M team
• Travel nationally to C&I Solar PV sites, with occasional overnight stays

Skills

Maintenance

Fault finding

Electrical testing

Driving licence

Site reporting

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent

18th Edition

2391 or equivalent

Tools

Solar PV fault diagnosis

Job description

Solar Electrician (O&M)

Nationwide - Midlands mainly Field based

£45,000 + Company Vehicle + Company Tools & PPE + Pension + Training & Qualifications + Progression

Are you an experienced Electrical or Solar PV Engineer looking to progress your career within a growing renewable energy business?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding UK renewable energy company specialising in commercial and industrial Solar PV, BESS and wider energy solutions.

With the company's installed base continuing to grow, they are expanding their O&M division and are looking for a hands‑on engineer who wants to develop technically, take on more responsibility and progress within the business.

The Role

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across commercial Solar PV sites
• Fault‑find across inverters, AC/DC systems and monitoring equipment
• Complete electrical testing, inspections and remedial works
• Diagnose system underperformance and resolve technical issues
• Complete site reports and liaise with clients and the wider O&M team
• Travel nationally to C&I Solar PV sites, with occasional overnight stays

Genuine progression opportunities are available as the O&M division and wider business continue to grow.

The Person

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent
• 18th Edition
• 2391 or equivalent
• Hands‑on Solar PV experience
• Strong electrical fault‑finding skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Comfortable working independently and travelling nationally

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.