Solar PV Electrician

Job Description:

Solar PV Electrician

Up To £55,000 Basic + Overtime + Bonus + Van + Fuel Card

Monday - Friday - 8am - 4pm

About the Role:

We are a leading UK-based solar O&M company, maintaining multi-megawatt solar PV assets and helping drive the UK’s clean energy transition. Due to continued portfolio growth, we are seeking a skilled Solar PV Technician to support the operation and maintenance of utility-scale solar sites.

As a Solar PV Technician, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient maintenance of large-scale ground-mounted solar farms. You’ll play a key role in ensuring maximum plant availability and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing preventative and corrective maintenance on utility-scale solar PV systems
• Fault finding and diagnostics on inverters, transformers, LV/HV systems
• Testing and inspection (AC/DC systems)
• Thermographic inspections and string testing
• Monitoring plant performance and responding to alarms
• Completing detailed service reports and maintaining accurate records
• Supporting HV switching operations (where authorised)
• Ensuring full compliance with UK HSE and electrical safety standards

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Engineering
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Proven experience working on utility-scale solar PV sites
• Strong fault-finding ability on inverters and AC/DC systems
• Understanding of HV/LV systems 
• Full UK driving licence

If you are interested in this Solar PV Electrician vacancy, please submit an up-to-date CV through this advert.

Solar PV Electrician / Field Service Engineer / Solar Technician / Solar Engineer / Electrical Engineer / Solar Installer / Solar Installation