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2 months ago


Devizes, United Kingdom Project Start Recruitment Solutions Full time

Role: Solar Maintenance Engineer

Location: Devizes - Field Based

Day Rate (Perm):up to £18ph DOE

Our client is a renowned leader in the energy, industrial, and agricultural sectors with a legacy spanning over 160 years. As they continue to grow, they are actively seeking to expand their team of Solar Maintenance Engineers.

Are you a skilled and driven Solar Maintenance Engineer seeking to expand your expertise and embrace new challenges? If you have experience working with solar/PV systems and are eager to contribute to a growing company where your knowledge can make a significant impact, we have an exciting opportunity for you. We are currently recruiting a Solar Maintenance Engineer to work across a range of sites throughout the UK.

  • This is a hybrid role where the main focus is Solar PV Maintenance and remedials with a mix of some installation work when required.
  • To conduct reactive and scheduled preventative maintenance visits. This will involve system testing and fault diagnosis relating to the design, installation, and communication of Domestic and Commercial Solar PV systems.
  • To perform remedial works on PV Systems such as component swaps, replacement inverters and finding & repairing string faults.
  • A typical working week will be 40 hours field based.

The Ideal Solar Maintenance Engineer:

  • Proven Technical Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency in domestic and small commercial Solar PV installations, including generation and export metering, inverters, fault diagnosis, and ensuring systems perform according to design specifications.
  • Qualified Electrician: Certified to ECS standards, having successfully completed a Level 3 Apprenticeship and NVQ.
  • Experience with Heights: Competent in working at heights, with experience using Mobile Elevated Working Platforms.
  • ECS Certification: Currently holds an ECS Electrician craft card.
  • 18th Edition Certification: Possesses the City and Guilds th Edition Requirements for Electrical Installations.
  • Solar PV Qualification: Holds a BPEC Solar PV Qualification or an equivalent certification.
  • Additional Training: PASMA/IPAF training is desirable.

Company Benefits:

The client is dedicated to creating a work environment where every team member feels valued and finds joy and fulfilment in their role. They are committed to investing in the training and development of their employees, helping them reach their full potential. In addition, they offer the following:

  • Annual Salary Reviews: Regular assessments to ensure competitive compensation.
  • Employer-Contributory Pension & Death in Service Cover: Providing financial security and peace of mind.
  • Company Share Plan: Opportunity to invest in the company's growth.
  • Division Cross-Sell Incentive Scheme: Rewards for successful inter-departmental collaboration.
  • Discounted Staff Accounts: Enjoy reduced prices at every branch.
  • Extra Holiday Entitlement: Additional leave based on length of service.
  • Company Sick Pay: Available after the qualifying period.
  • Role-Specific Company Clothing/Uniform: Professional attire provided.
  • Health and Well-Being Support: Comprehensive recognition and assistance for health and work-related well-being.

If you are a Solar Maintenance engineer and this sounds like a role you can add real value to, give me a call on (phone number removed) or email me at (url removed)