Job Details

PV Engineer/ Technician andndash; Solar Farm

Salary: andpound;45,000 andndash; andpound;60,000 per year (DOE)

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

Location: Sites across the UK (region-based)

Schedule: Mondayandndash;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 Europeandrsquo;s leading solar-energy firms, responsible for building, running, and maintaining large-scale solar farms across the UK and further afield.andnbsp;

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.andnbsp;

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

What Youandrsquo;ll Do

• Carry out routine maintenance, inspections, and remedial work on solar PV systems (AC andamp; 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 andamp; 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)

What Theyandrsquo;re Looking For?

Essential

• 3+ yearsandrsquo; experience on utility-scale, ground-mounted Solar PV Oandamp;M projects
• Level 3 City andamp; Guilds / NVQ in Electrical Installations
• Candamp;G 2382-18
• Candamp;G 2391-52 (or equivalent testing qualification)
• HV AP qualification
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Solid understanding of AC andamp; DC systems and experience using testing tools
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Harness-trained (or willingness to complete training)
• First Aid and Fire Marshal training
• IOSH Health andamp; 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

Benefits andamp; Perks

• 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 4andtimes; annual salary
• Access to perks via employee benefit platform
• 33 daysandrsquo; holiday (including bank holidays)
• Structured training and career-development opportunities
• Be part of a meaningful mission andmdash; supporting the UKandrsquo;s shift to renewable energy

Why would you choose our client?

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

If youandrsquo;re a hands-on engineer with a passion for clean energy and the skills to match andmdash; this is more than a job. Itandrsquo;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 dedicatedandnbsp;training program that actively encourages promotion from within. This would attract a salary in the range of andpound;29,000 to andpound;39,000, dependent on experience.