Solar Technician (O&M)

Valoris Group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 51,855 - 54,585; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

HV training provided

Job summary

A renewable energy firm is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Technician to support the maintenance of solar farms. This permanent role requires experience in solar PV O&M, willingness to travel, and a full UK driving licence. The position offers a salary of £38,000 - £40,000, an 8% performance-related bonus, and benefits including a company van and fuel card.

Qualifications

• Experience in solar PV operations and maintenance, electrical maintenance, or a similar field.
• Willingness to travel across the UK.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on solar PV plants.
• Respond to reactive maintenance call-outs.
• Perform inspections and testing on system performance.
• Support high-voltage operations and switching.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards.

Skills

Experience in solar PV O&M

Fault-finding and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of HV systems

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Technician to join our growing renewable energy team. This is a permanent role starting in January, supporting the maintenance of large-scale solar farms across the UK.

Location

• The role involves travelling to various sites nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on solar PV plants.

• Respond to reactive maintenance call-outs to diagnose and repair faults.

• Perform inspections, testing, and reporting on system performance.

• Support high-voltage (HV) operations and switching (training provided if required).

• Ensure compliance with HSE standards and site procedures.

• Work collaboratively with the wider O&M team to deliver high-quality service.

Requirements

• Experience in solar PV O&M, electrical maintenance, or a similar field.

• Willingness to travel across the UK (van and fuel card provided).

• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of HV systems desirable (training will be provided if needed).

• Full UK driving licence.

Package

• Salary: £38,000 £40,000 per annum.

• Bonus: 8% performance-related bonus.

• Benefits: Company van and fuel card.

• Contract: Permanent, full-time.

• Training: HV training provided if required.