O&M Solar Technician — Power the Future of Renewable Energy

If you’re driven by hands‑on technical work, thrive outdoors, and want to play a meaningful role in the UK’s clean‑energy transition, this O&M Solar Technician position offers the perfect blend of challenge, autonomy, and long‑term growth.

Working closely with the Operations Manager, you’ll take ownership of maintaining and optimising ground‑mount solar farms — ensuring they operate safely, efficiently, and at peak performance. Your days will be varied: from electrical testing and fault‑finding to mentoring teammates and managing subcontractors on site. This is a role for someone who enjoys responsibility, values precision, and takes pride in delivering high‑quality work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Solar array installation — installing cabling and modules across ground‑mount systems.
• Cable termination — completing DC and AC terminations at distribution boxes.
• Monitoring system setup — installing cabling for data loggers, routers, sensors, and comms equipment.
• Fault identification — diagnosing electrical, comms, and monitoring issues using industry‑standard testing equipment.
• Annual testing routines — including string testing, DC main cable testing, IV curve testing, and thermal imaging.
• AC inspection — testing and inspecting newly installed AC equipment to BS7671 standards.
• Reporting & documentation — compiling reports and updating ticketing systems.
• Subcontractor management — overseeing onsite contractors and ensuring safe, compliant work.
• Small works support — assisting Asset and Operations Managers with quotations.
• Team collaboration — working alongside electricians, labourers, and site managers.
• Health & Safety routines — completing H&S actions as required.
• Training & mentoring — supporting the development of junior team members.
• On‑call support — participating in the weekend rota.

Skills & Experience You’ll Bring

• Strong working knowledge of photovoltaic systems; HV experience highly desirable.
• Confident using AC/DC electrical test equipment, including MC4 crimpers and PV‑specific tooling.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office, tablets/phones, and digital reporting systems.
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety regulations.
• Minimum two years’ experience in Solar PV installation or maintenance.
• Level 3 Technical Certificate in Electrical Installation (or equivalent).
• NVQ Level 3 in the electrical industry.
• NET AM2 certificate.
• Level 3 BS7671:2018 (18th Edition).
• 2391 Test & Inspection (desirable).
• ECS Electrician Card (desirable).
• AP/SAP, SMSTS, or HV/AP experience (desirable).

What’s In It For You

• Interesting, varied projects in a fast‑growing renewable energy sector.
• Flexible working hours.
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Pension contributions via the NEST scheme.
• Private healthcare and life assurance.
• A supportive team with flat hierarchies and room to grow.

If you are a skilled Electrical Technician who takes pride in precision, thrives outdoors, and wants to be part of a sector that’s growing fast, we want to hear from you. Step into a role where your expertise keeps renewable energy moving — and where your development is genuinely valued.

Bring your technical ability, your problem‑solving mindset, and your drive for high‑quality work. In return, you’ll join a supportive team, work on exciting projects, and help shape the future of clean energy across the UK.

Apply today and take the next step in your solar career.

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