Solar O&M Technician in London, United Kingdom
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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 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 - £22 per hour (depending on experience)
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
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.
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- Location:
- London
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Technician, O&M, Solar
