Solar Engineer

Caval Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Job summary

Caval Limited in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Solar O&M Electrician to join our team. You will inspect, test and maintain existing commercial Solar PV rooftop installations across the Midlands and beyond, ensuring safe and efficient operation.

This permanent role offers a salary of £45,000-£50,000 plus a company vehicle. Travel is required across the Midlands and South of England, with opportunities to contribute to fault diagnosis, remedial works and maintenance reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience on commercial Solar PV installations.
• Knowledge of low-voltage electrical installations and modifications.
• Background in electrical maintenance, ideally within a Solar PV O&M environment.
• Experience working with three-phase commercial rooftop systems.
• Qualified in PV testing equipment and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site inspections and electrical testing of existing commercial Solar PV installations.
• Analyse on-site test results alongside remote monitoring data to identify faults and performance issues.
• Undertaking remedial works, including isolator replacements, inverter changes and replacement solar panels.
• Completing maintenance, upgrades and modifications to existing LV installations.
• Identifying defects and recommending appropriate remedial solutions.
• Producing detailed maintenance reports and maintaining accurate records of inspections and remedial works.
• Obtaining quotations from suppliers for replacement equipment and materials.
• Reporting findings and recommendations within agreed SLA timeframes.
• Managing workload and scheduling inspections effectively.
• Ensuring all works are completed in accordance with relevant health and safety requirements.

Skills

Solar PV installations

Low-voltage installations

Electrical maintenance

Three-phase systems

PV testing equipment

Health & safety

Time management

Travel willingness

Education

Level 3 Electrical Qualification

2391 Inspection and Testing

BS 7671 Wiring Regulations

Tools

Seaward PV150

Job description

Job Description

Location: Birmingham (travel across Midlands and South of England)

Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 + Company Vehicle

Employment Type: Permanent

Role Overview

An established Main Contractor within the commercial construction and renewable energy sector is looking to recruit an experienced Solar O&M Electrician to join their team in Birmingham.

The role will involve the inspection, testing and maintenance of existing commercial Solar PV installations, predominantly three-phase rooftop systems.

You will be responsible for identifying and diagnosing faults, carrying out remedial works, upgrades and installations, and ensuring systems continue to operate safely and efficiently.

Working across commercial Solar PV installations, you will also be responsible for producing maintenance reports, maintaining accurate records and communicating findings and recommendations to the wider management team.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience working on commercial Solar PV installations.
• Experience with low-voltage electrical installations and modifications.
• Background in electrical maintenance, ideally within a Solar PV O&M environment.
• Experience working with three-phase commercial rooftop systems.
• Knowledge of Solar PV testing equipment, ideally Seaward PV150.
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations, permit-to-work procedures and safe systems of work.
• Level 3 Electrical Qualification.
• BS#removed#th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Inspection and Testing qualification (2391).
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and work to deadlines.
• Willingness to travel and occasionally work away from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out site inspections and electrical testing of existing commercial Solar PV installations.
• Analysing on-site test results alongside remote monitoring data to identify faults and performance issues.
• Undertaking remedial works, including isolator replacements, inverter changes and replacement solar panels.
• Completing maintenance, upgrades and modifications to existing LV installations.
• Identifying defects and recommending appropriate remedial solutions.
• Producing detailed maintenance reports and maintaining accurate records of inspections and remedial works.
• Obtaining quotations from suppliers for replacement equipment and materials.
• Reporting findings and recommendations within agreed SLA timeframes.
• Managing workload and scheduling inspections effectively.
• Ensuring all works are completed in accordance with relevant health and safety requirements.