Job Description
Solar PV Electrician / Maintenance Engineer
Location: Nottingham / Midlands (Field-Based Role)
We are seeking an experienced Solar PV Electrician / Maintenance Engineer to join a UK-based specialist in commercial solar operations and maintenance. This is a field-based role covering sites across the Midlands and wider UK, supporting the performance, safety, and reliability of rooftop and ground-mounted solar PV systems.
The role would suit an electrician with solar PV experience, or someone working within renewable energy, electrical maintenance, or field service engineering, looking to further develop within the solar sector.
You ll be responsible for:
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on solar PV systems
• Diagnosing and rectifying faults on PV modules, inverters, DC/AC cabling, and associated equipment
• Electrical testing, inspections, and performance monitoring
• Identifying, reporting, and resolving system defects or performance issues
• Completing maintenance reports and site documentation accurately
• Working closely with clients, site managers, and internal teams
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with H&S regulations and industry standards
• Travelling to sites across the UK with occasional overnight stays
You ll ideally have experience as a Solar PV Electrician, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Field Service Engineer, or O&M Technician, with strong fault-finding ability and a solid electrical background.
Package:
• Salary from £45,000 + bonus (DOE)
• Company vehicle, tools, and equipment provided
• Travel, accommodation, and subsistence covered
• Ongoing training and development
• Long-term role within a growing renewable energy business
Essential Requirements:
• Electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent)
• Experience with solar PV systems or strong electrical maintenance background
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Ability to work at height and in outdoor environments
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel and stay away when required
Desirable:
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• ECS/CSCS card
• Experience in solar O&M or field service engineering roles
• Knowledge of PV monitoring systems
• HV/LV authorisations
• IPAF / First Aid certifications