Solar PV Field Service Engineer – O&M & Growth Path

Brightsmith; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured Training & Development

Clear Career Progression

Exciting Renewable Energy Projects

Long‑Term Career Opportunities

Supportive Engineering Environment

Exposure to Emerging Technologies

Job summary

Brightsmith is seeking a Field Service Engineer for Solar PV Operations & Maintenance across East Anglia, including Cambridge, Huntingdon, Peterborough and surrounding areas. You will maintain utility-scale solar installations, diagnose faults and perform routine testing to keep assets operating safely and efficiently.

The role offers a structured training programme, clear progression toward advanced electrical responsibilities and frequent site travels to multiple solar farms, enabling hands-on

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in electrical maintenance, field service or solar PV operations.
• Relevant electrical qualification, apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent.
• Practical fault-finding, testing and repair experience.
• Understanding of LV electrical systems and safety procedures.
• Previous solar PV or renewable energy site experience is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel across the East Anglia region and hold a valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive and corrective maintenance across utility-scale solar PV installations.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults across PV panels, inverters and distribution systems.
• Perform inspections, testing, repairs and replacements to ensure optimal plant performance.
• Support LV and HV infrastructure maintenance within safety procedures.
• Monitor performance, investigate issues and identify reliability improvements.
• Assist commissioning, troubleshooting and interventions on operating solar farms.
• Prepare maintenance reports and documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and contractors to ensure safe site operations.
• Travel between solar PV sites across East Anglia, including occasional on-call.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Field service engineering

Fault finding

Troubleshooting

Renewable energy experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in electrical engineering

Tools

Inverters

LV/HV electrical systems

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Brightsmith is seeking a Field Service Engineer for Solar PV Operations & Maintenance across East Anglia, including Cambridge, Huntingdon, Peterborough and surrounding areas. You will maintain utility-scale solar installations, diagnose faults and perform routine testing to keep assets operating safely and efficiently.

The role offers a structured training programme, clear progression toward advanced electrical responsibilities and frequent site travels to multiple solar farms, enabling hands-on