Solar PV Service Engineer – UK-Wide Travel
VIQU Energy are supporting a leading renewable energy organisation in their search for a Solar PV Service Engineer to join their growing operations and maintenance team. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in a field-based environment, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to contribute directly to the performance of large-scale solar assets across the UK.
This position offers a mix of routine maintenance, technical fault-finding, travel to multiple sites, and opportunities to develop your skills through structured training up to Level 4.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct routine maintenance, testing, and remedial work on deployed solar PV systems.
- Complete all work in accordance with company procedures and safety regulations.
- Perform Preventative Maintenance in line with the annual PPM schedule.
- Carry out Corrective Maintenance as and when required.
- Submit accurate daily activity reports using the online reporting system.
- Undertake job-specific risk assessments and report all near-misses to management.
- Supervise and coordinate third-party contractors on site.
- Ensure external contractors adhere to all H&S requirements.
- Maintain precise electrical testing records suitable for audit.
- Fault-find and resolve issues across AC and DC systems.
- Escalate any issues or concerns to the manager promptly.
- Comply with all applicable fire, health, and safety requirements, including attending required training.
- Occasional nights away when required.
- Participate in weekend rota (with additional pay).
Skills & Experience Required
- Level 3 City & Guilds / NVQ in Electrical Installations.
- C&G 2382-18.
- C&G 2391-52 or equivalent.
- HV AP qualification.
- Harness trained (desirable – training can be provided).
- First Aid trained.
- Fire Marshal certification.
- IOSH H&S qualification (desirable – training can be provided).
- Manufacturer training on central inverters.
- Strong understanding of maintenance procedures and maintenance scheduling.
- Knowledge of AC and DC systems (AC distribution boards, combiner boxes, automation panels, etc.).
- Understanding of CCTV and SCADA systems.
- Competent working with HV systems (33kV), including switching and maintenance.
- Experienced using instruments such as multimeters, clamp meters, insulation testers, etc.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in Solar PV O&M (ground mount).
Role: Solar PV Service Engineer
Salary: £45- £50,000
Location: UK Wide
VIQU Energy
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