Solar O&M Technician

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Solar O&M Technician / Solar Electrician

Commercial & Utility Scale Solar PV

Midlands Based UK Wide Travel

Envo Talent is partnering with a growing UK solar operator to appoint an experienced Solar O&M Technician. Due to continued expansion of their operational portfolio, they are strengthening their field-based maintenance team to support commercial and utility scale assets across the UK. This business manages a strong pipeline of live solar PV sites ranging from 50kW rooftop installations through to 10MW ground mounted solar farms. The focus is long term asset performance, safety and structured maintenance, not short term installation projects.

As a Solar O&M Technician , you will take responsibility for planned and reactive maintenance across a national portfolio of operational solar PV systems. This is a field-based role, ideally suited to someone located in the Midlands, covering sites UK wide. You will be paid door to door and provided with a company vehicle and fuel card. You must already have proven Solar O&M experience. This role is not suitable for domestic electricians without prior commercial solar maintenance exposure. Salary and benefits

• 19 per hour (Negotiable)
• Paid door to door
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Company pension
• Corporate fun days and team events
• Long term, stable pipeline of UK solar assets

Responsibilities and duties

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across commercial and utility scale solar PV sites
• Respond to reactive maintenance and fault call outs
• Fault find across DC strings, inverters, combiner boxes and AC systems
• Diagnose and rectify inverter issues and performance faults
• Complete electrical testing and inspection in line with BS7671
• Undertake minor remedial works and component replacements
• Work on systems ranging from 50kW to 10MW
• Ensure compliance with RAMS, HSEQ and site specific safety standards
• Produce accurate service reports and maintenance documentation
• Liaise with asset managers, site representatives and internal teams

Professional qualifications and experience

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• AM2 qualification preferred
• Proven Solar O&M experience is essential
• Experience working on commercial and utility scale PV systems
• Strong AC and DC fault finding capability
• Knowledge of G99 and grid connected systems desirable
• Full UK driving licence
• Minimum 2 to 3 years relevant solar maintenance experience

Personal Attributes

• Able to work independently across multiple UK sites
• Structured and methodical in diagnostics and reporting
• Strong safety awareness
• Professional when representing the business on client sites
• Reliable and accountable with travel and workload planning

Envo Talent acts as an employment partner. We are committed to inclusive and fair recruitment processes and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. All applications will be handled confidentially and in line with UK GDPR.