Solar PV Engineer

Sureserve Group; Banbury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £38-40k

29 days annual leave

Employer-contributed pension

Enhanced family leave

Flexible benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sureserve Group in Oxford and surrounding areas is seeking reliable Solar PV Engineers to inspect, diagnose and repair domestic PV installations. You will maintain system safety, maximise efficiency and deliver exceptional service to homeowners.

You will complete site reports, liaise with homeowners, and comply with health and safety practices, including Working at Height. This role requires proven PV experience and a valid UK driving licence, with the opportunity to advance within a growing

Qualifications

• Maintenance, repairs, or installations on domestic Solar PV systems.
• Electrical qualification with UK recognised standard (NVQ3 / BS 7671).
• Solar PV qualification (City & Guilds 2399 or equivalent) desirable.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Professional, polite customer-facing manner.

Responsibilities

• Attend customer properties to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve PV system issues.
• Inspect solar panels, mounting hardware, inverters, cabling, and related equipment.
• Safely replace faulty components and assist with module removal when needed.
• Complete site reports, upload photos, and identify additional remedial works.
• Liaise with homeowners on-site with clear communication and minimal disruption.
• Follow health and safety protocols, including Working at Height.

Skills

Solar PV maintenance/repairs

Electrical fault finding

Customer-facing communication

Health and safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation

18th Edition / BS 7671

City & Guilds 2399 or equivalent

Job description

Excellence is not just an expectation, it's our standard. With a driven team of nearly 600 professionals, we are at the forefront of providing stellar asset and energy services across the UK. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to elevate the quality of life in the communities we serve by innovating and improving the spaces where people reside, work, and gather.

We are seeking a reliable, customer-focused Solar PV Engineers to join our field operations team in Oxford and the surrounding areas.

You will be responsible for attending domestic properties to inspect, diagnose, and repair solar PV installations. You will play a crucial role in maintaining system safety, maximizing efficiency, and delivering exceptional service to homeowners.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend customer properties to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve electrical and mechanical issues on domestic PV systems.
• Perform detailed visual and electrical inspections on solar panels, mounting hardware, DC/AC isolators, cabling, inverters, and associated equipment.
• Safely replace faulty inverters, isolators, panels, and associated hardware.
• Assist with or manage the safe removal and reinstatement of solar modules where roofing repairs or system alterations are required.
• Carry out fundamental electrical testing and operational system checks following repairs to ensure optimal efficiency and compliance with safety standards.
• Accurately complete digital service sheets, upload site photographs, generate clear job reports, and identify any additional remedial works needed.
• Liaise directly with homeowners on-site, delivering clear communication, professional service, and minimal disruption.
• Adhere strictly to company health and safety protocols, safe isolation practices, and industry standards (including Working at Height).

Requirements & Skills

• Proven experience carrying out maintenance, repairs, or installations on domestic Solar PV systems.
• Recognized electrical qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation, 18th Edition / BS 7671).
• Dedicated Solar PV qualification (e.g., City & Guilds 2399, LOGIC, or equivalent) is highly desirable.
• Valid UK Driving Licence (essential for field service travel).
• Strong electrical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a polite, professional customer-facing manner.

What We Offer

• £38,000-£40,000
• 29 days annual leave (includes statutory bank holidays and Christmas/New Year closure).
• Employer-contributed pension scheme
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity leave, Flexible Benefits (Bike to Work, Health Shield care plan), and Employee Assistance Program.

Our Commitment We are committed to developing talent at all levels, ensuring equality, diversity, and inclusion in the communities in which we work. We aim to provide every employee the support to fulfill their professional and personal potential.

Note: Successful applicants must provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK. A DBS check will be conducted prior to employment.