Operations & Maintenance; O&M Engineer Renewable Energy​/Building Services

Overview

Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Engineer - Kent - Renewable Energy / Building Services - £50k + Bonus

Role: Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Engineer

Role: Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Engineer

Location: Kent (Office & Field-Based)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Package: Company Vehicle & Fuel Card (after probation)

Company Overview

A fast-growing renewable energy and sustainability business established in 2019, delivering turnkey solutions across:

• Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
• EV Charging Infrastructure
• ESG-led construction projects

Operating across both new-build and retrofit developments, the business supports clients in achieving planning, sustainability and net-zero objectives. With a growing installed asset base, they are expanding their Operations & Maintenance division to ensure long-term performance, compliance and service excellence.

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation operating at the forefront of renewable infrastructure within the built environment.

An experienced O&M Engineer is required to deliver planned and reactive maintenance across:

• Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
• EV charging infrastructure
• Monitoring and back-office platforms

This role is primarily field-based across Kent and surrounding areas, with some office-based monitoring and reporting responsibilities.

You will play a key role in ensuring system uptime, performance optimisation and high service standards across the company’s renewable asset portfolio.

Planned & Reactive Maintenance

• Carry out scheduled servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance
• Diagnose and rectify faults across Solar PV and associated systems
• Respond to reactive maintenance call-outs within SLA requirements
• Replace inverters, optimise system performance and conduct testing
• Ensure works are completed in line with MCS, NICEIC and internal standards

Monitoring & Performance

• Monitor Solar PV systems via platforms such as Solis, SMA, Solar Edge, Fronius
• Identify underperformance trends and implement corrective actions
• Support monthly reporting on system performance and uptime
• Assist with fault diagnosis and maintenance of EV charging infrastructure
• Support ASHP system servicing where required
• Ensure smooth transition from installation to long-term maintenance

Compliance & Documentation

• Complete RAMS, service reports and technical documentation
• Maintain high levels of safety compliance
• Support continuous improvement of O&M processes and procedures

O&M Engineers must have:

• Minimum 2 years’ hands-on experience working with Solar PV systems –
  essential
• Familiarity with string inverters (Solis, SMA, Solar Edge, Fronius)
• Strong understanding of DC/AC electrical systems, fault finding and repair
• Full UK driving licence
• ECS or CSCS card
• Solar PV or battery storage qualification (e.g., City & Guilds 2399)
• Experience working with battery storage systems
• NICEIC or MCS exposure
• Experience using job management systems (simPRO, Service
  
  M8 or similar)

• £40,000 – £50,000 basic salary (DOE)
• Performance bonus
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Company pension
• EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Ongoing training & development
• Clear progression pathway into senior / supervisory roles
• On-site parking

If this is of interest, please apply via Linked In or email