Solar PV Engineer

PV Engineer/ Technician – Solar Farm

Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 per year (DOE)

Job Type: Full\-time, permanent

Location: Sites across the UK (region\-based)

Schedule: Monday–Friday with a paid weekend rota (approx. 1 in 5 weekends) and occasional overnight stays

Why this is a great opportunity

Our client is one of Europe’s leading solar\-energy firms, responsible for building, running, and maintaining large\-scale solar farms across the UK and further afield.

With a global track record of over 500 solar projects and more than 5\.6 GW of installed capacity worldwide, our client takes a forward\-looking approach to renewable energy and invests in its teams.

Working with them means you contribute directly to the green energy transition in the UK — a meaningful role that helps power communities and supports long\-term environmental goals.

What You’ll Do

• Carry out routine maintenance, inspections, and remedial work on solar PV systems (AC \& DC)


• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive fixes as needed


• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults, using industry\-standard testing equipment (multimeters, clamp meters, insulation testers, etc.)


• Produce clear, accurate site reports after each visit via the online reporting system


• Conduct job\-specific risk assessments, report near\-misses, and ensure strict health \& safety compliance


• Supervise and coordinate third\-party contractors when required


• Maintain detailed electrical test records, suitable for audits


• Work occasional nights away or on weekends (with extra pay)

Essential

• 3\+ years’ experience on utility\-scale, ground\-mounted Solar PV O\&M projects


• Level 3 City \& Guilds / NVQ in Electrical Installations


• C\&G 2382\-18


• C\&G 2391\-52 (or equivalent testing qualification)


• HV AP qualification


• Strong troubleshooting and problem\-solving skills


• Solid understanding of AC \& DC systems and experience using testing tools


• Full UK driving licence

• Harness\-trained (or willingness to complete training)


• First Aid and Fire Marshal training


• IOSH Health \& Safety qualification (or willingness to train)


• Experience with central inverters, SCADA, CCTV or battery\-storage integration


• Familiarity with high\-voltage systems (33 kV) and associated switching / maintenance

• Bonus up to 12\.5% (performance / KPI based)


• Private pension with employer contributions up to 6%


• Full private health cover (option to extend to family)


• Life insurance at 4× annual salary


• Access to perks via employee benefit platform


• 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)


• Structured training and career\-development opportunities


• Be part of a meaningful mission — supporting the UK’s shift to renewable energy

By joining them, you become part of an international team that’s shaping the future of energy. With decades of experience, a strong presence in the UK and across Europe, and a commitment to sustainability, you’ll be working for a company that places environmental impact, quality, and teamwork at its core.

If you’re a hands\-on engineer with a passion for clean energy and the skills to match — this is more than a job. It’s a chance to build a career with purpose.

Not got the utility scale experience?

No problem \- they would consider taking on people with a domestic or commercial solar background and look provide a dedicated training program that actively encourages promotion from within. This would attract a salary in the range of £30,000 to £40,000, dependent on experience.

Pay: £45,000\.00\-£60,000\.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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