Solar PV Installation Engineer

Ardour Associates Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Uniform, PPE and mobile device

Contributory pension and life cover

20 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Ardour Associates Ltd. is recruiting a Solar PV & Renewable Energy Service Engineer to perform scheduled servicing and assist in maintaining renewable technologies such as ASHP, GSHP, MVHR and EAHP across the UK.

The role requires fault-finding skills, a proactive approach and a commitment to high service standards for residents and customers. The ideal candidate will hold Level 3 Solar PV Installer qualification, 18th Edition, AM2/equivalent electrical qualification, and a full UK driving

Qualifications

• Strong fault-finding skills across renewable energy systems.
• Experience with heat pumps or hybrid renewable systems is advantageous.
• Ability to explain technical information clearly.
• Strong report-writing and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled servicing, maintenance and repairs on Solar PV systems.
• Assess system performance, identify faults and complete repairs.
• Conduct site assessments and audits, recommending improvements to efficiency.
• Provide clear advice to customers and residents on safe operation.
• Work with engineering team to resolve issues and improve performance.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and health & safety standards.
• Maintain service records and prepare technical reports with findings and recommendations.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Renewable energy systems

Clear communication

Technical report writing

Social housing experience

Education

Electrical qualification AM2/ equivalent

Level 3 Solar PV Installer

18th Edition

UK driving licence

Job description

Solar PV & Renewable Energy Service Engineer

Salary: £40,000-£51,000 per annum, depending on experience

Benefits: Company vehicle, fuel card and comprehensive benefits package

About Our Client

Our client is a leading provider of compliance and energy services across the UK, supporting housing associations, local authorities and residents with safe, efficient and sustainable homes.

With nearly 4,000 employees operating from over 20 offices, our client combines nationwide coverage with local expertise. Their commitment to quality, energy efficiency and customer service creates an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to develop their career within the renewable energy sector.

The Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Solar PV & Renewable Energy Service Engineer to deliver scheduled servicing of Solar PV systems and support the maintenance and repair of other renewable technologies, including air source heat pumps (ASHP), ground source heat pumps (GSHP), mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) and exhaust air heat pumps (EAHP).

This role would suit a technically capable engineer with strong fault-finding skills, a proactive approach and a commitment to delivering high standards of service to customers and residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled servicing, maintenance and repairs on Solar PV systems, supporting work on other renewable energy technologies as required.
• Assess system performance, identify faults and complete effective repairs to minimise downtime.
• Conduct site assessments and audits, recommending improvements to system efficiency and reliability.
• Provide clear advice to customers and residents on the safe operation and ongoing care of their systems.
• Work closely with the wider engineering team to resolve technical issues and improve system performance.
• Ensure all work meets relevant industry regulations, technical standards and health and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate service records and prepare clear technical reports detailing findings, work completed and recommendations.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements

• Level 3 NVQ, City & Guilds, BPEC or equivalent electrical qualification, including AM2.
• Level 3 Solar PV Installer qualification.
• 18th Edition qualification.
• Full, valid UK driving licence.

Skills & Experience

• Strong technical knowledge and practical fault-finding skills across renewable energy systems.
• Experience working with heat pumps, district heating or hybrid renewable systems.
• A sound understanding of domestic hot water and low-temperature heating systems.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly.
• Strong technical report-writing skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working within social housing would be advantageous.

Salary & Benefits

Our client offers a comprehensive package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, including:

• £40,000-£51,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Company vehicle and fuel card.
• Uniform, PPE and mobile device.
• Contributory pension scheme and life assurance.
• 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with entitlement increasing with length of service.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, alongside other family-friendly policies.
• Access to an employee benefits platform offering over 1,000 retail discounts.
• Virtual GP service for employees and their immediate families.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Bike2Work scheme.
• Employee engagement events and opportunities to contribute feedback.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• Employee recognition programmes celebrating individual achievements and contributions.

Ardour Associates values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business