O&M Engineer – Solar PV
Location: Reading, Berkshire – office and site-based work
Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.
Salary: From £40,000 per annum
Job type: Permanent, full-time
Hours: Monday–Friday, 37.5 hours per week
MDE Group is recruiting an O&M Engineer on behalf of an established renewable energy business specialising in commercial solar PV.
This is a varied role combining practical maintenance and fault-finding with technical reporting, planning and coordination. You will help keep solar PV installations operating safely and efficiently, working closely with customers, subcontractors and the wider engineering team.
The role
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance on solar PV systems and associated electrical equipment.
- Investigate and resolve reactive maintenance issues, diagnosing faults and completing remedial works.
- Undertake site inspections, surveys and assessments of existing and new installations.
- Produce clear site reports detailing findings, completed works and recommended actions.
- Prepare and maintain site documentation, service records and maintenance packs.
- Coordinate maintenance visits and follow-up works with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.
- Obtain quotations and pricing for recommended repairs and improvements.
- Manage maintenance activities against agreed schedules and client requirements.
- Ensure work meets company quality standards and health and safety procedures.
What we're looking for
- Experience installing, servicing or maintaining solar PV systems.
- Strong technical knowledge of solar PV and electrical installations.
- A methodical approach to fault-finding and resolving technical problems.
- An 18th Edition qualification: C&G 2382-22 or higher.
- BTEC Level 4 or above in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics or a related discipline.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
- Good organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and coordinate with others.
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites.
What's on offer
- Salary from £45,000 per annum.
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Monday–Friday working.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- Pension salary exchange scheme.
- Employee assistance programme and virtual GP access.
- Employee discount platform and cycle-to-work scheme. xgikmsk
To apply, send your CV to Adam Brown at MDE Group or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
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