Solar O&M Engineer — Field Technician (Hybrid)

Regional Recruitment; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Company mobile phone

PPE provided

4 weeks' holiday + bank holidays

Hybrid working

Job summary

Regional Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an experienced O&M Engineer to join a growing solar and renewables business in the Midlands. The role covers hands-on maintenance, fault-finding and optimisation of solar energy systems across multiple sites.

The candidate will work on-site and remotely to support asset performance, with a focus on safety and standards. Hybrid working is offered; salary starts at £45,000 DOE and includes a company van, phone, and fuel card.

Qualifications

• Experience in O&M, electrical engineering or renewable energy.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Good understanding of single and three-phase electrical systems.
• Experience with preventative maintenance and maintenance management.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites.
• Renewable energy qualifications/experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned and preventative maintenance on solar energy systems
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical and technical faults
• Supporting the ongoing performance and reliability of solar assets
• Carrying out electrical maintenance and engineering tasks
• Working with clients and internal teams to resolve technical issues
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with relevant standards
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Supporting long-term asset optimisation and performance improvements
• Travelling to solar park sites across the Midlands and surrounding areas

Skills

Fault-finding

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems (single/three-phase

Maintenance management

Communication & organisation

Education

17th/18th Edition

2391 or equivalent

Job description

Regional Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an experienced O&M Engineer to join a growing solar and renewables business in the Midlands. The role covers hands-on maintenance, fault-finding and optimisation of solar energy systems across multiple sites.

The candidate will work on-site and remotely to support asset performance, with a focus on safety and standards. Hybrid working is offered; salary starts at £45,000 DOE and includes a company van, phone, and fuel card.