Job Title: Solar PV O&M Electrician
📍 Location: [Insert location]
💼 Salary: £36,000 - £45,000 DOE + Bonus + Overtime
🕒 Full-Time | Permanent
Matchtech's is currently partnering with a very reputable leading EPC across the construction and operation of Solar PV projects. We are currently looking for a dedicated Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Electrician, maintaining and servicing utility-scale ground mount solar PV systems across the West Midlands.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out routine maintenance, testing, and remedial work on deployed solar PV systems
- Follow the Preventative Maintenance schedule in line with the annual PPM plan
- Perform Corrective Maintenance tasks as they arise
- Complete daily site visit reports and activity logs using our online reporting system
- Conduct site-specific risk assessments and report all near misses to the Manager
- Supervise and coordinate third-party contractors on-site, ensuring full H&S compliance
- Ensure accurate and detailed records of electrical testing for audit purposes
- Troubleshoot and fault-find both AC and DC systems
- Report any site issues promptly to the Manager
- Maintain compliance with all fire, health & safety regulations and company policies
- Attend mandatory safety training and respond to changing safety requirements
- Flexibility for occasional overnight stays and participation in weekend rota (with additional pay)
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Level 3 City & Guilds/NVQ in Electrical Installations
- 18th Edition (C&G 2382-18)
- Inspection & Testing (C&G 2391-52 or equivalent)
- HV Authorised Person qualification
- 3+ years' experience in ground mount Solar PV O&M
- Strong understanding of AC/DC electrical systems, incl. distribution boards and combiner boxes
- Familiarity with maintenance schedules and procedures
- Comfortable with fault finding and use of industry testing equipment (e.g. multimeters, IR testers)
- Knowledge of SCADA, CCTV systems, and high-voltage (up to 33kV) operations
- Ability to coordinate and supervise subcontractors on-site
Desirable (Training Provided if Needed):
- Working at Height / Harness Training
- First Aid & Fire Marshal certified
- IOSH Health & Safety qualification
- Manufacturer training on central inverters
What We Offer
- Competitive salary + Bonus structure
- Additional weekend rota payments (Optional)
- Full private health cover
- 4x life assurance
- Company pension with up to 6% employer contributions
- 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays
- Career development & training (up to Level 4)
- Fully equipped company vehicle
- Mobile phone and PC
- All PPE provided
Apply Today
If you're ready to take the next step in your solar O&M career and join a forward-thinking renewable energy company, we'd love to hear from you.
📧 Send your CV to jamie.watson@matchtech.com
