Solar PV Maintenance Engineer

Position: Solar PV Maintenance Engineer (Permanent)
Solar PV Maintenance Engineer
Permanent | Full-Time
London & South East
Optima is recruiting on behalf of a well-established, award-winning renewable energy and electrical services provider operating across sustainability, energy efficiency, electrical and mechanical services, and life safety systems.
Due to continued growth and a strong forward order book, our client is seeking an experienced Solar PV Maintenance Engineer to support maintenance, upgrades, and installations across a diverse portfolio of high-end residential, educational, commercial, and industrial sites throughout London and the South East.

The Role
You will join a highly skilled team responsible for the installation, maintenance, fault-finding, and optimisation of Solar PV systems. The role includes planned maintenance, reactive repairs, and system upgrades, with a strong focus on quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

* Installation, maintenance, fault-finding, and repair of Solar PV systems and battery storage solutions

* Preventative and corrective maintenance on inverters, modules, and associated electrical components

* Completion of Solar PV upgrades and system improvements to a high standard

* Leading works on site, ensuring safe, efficient delivery and high-quality workmanship

* Carrying out site surveys, risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with Health and Safety requirements

* Accurate completion of service reports, work records, timesheets, and test documentation

* Professional communication with clients, site contacts, and internal teams
Skills and Experience Required

* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and inspection and testing experience (C&G 2391 oror equivalent)

* Minimum 1 year’s experience installing and maintaining Solar PV systems

* Relevant Solar PV / EESS qualifications and strong fault-finding capability

* Sound technical knowledge of PV systems, inverters, panels, and mounting solutions

* ECS Gold Card and full UK Driving Licence

* SSSTS, IPAF, or PASMA (desirable but not essential)

The Ideal Candidate

* Professional, customer-focused, and an effective communicator

* Organised, punctual, and able to manage workload independently

* Flexible, proactive, and adaptable with a strong work ethic

* Takes pride in presentation and quality of workmanship
What’s on Offer

* Salary £35,000 to £46,000 per annum, dependent on experience

* Overtime paid at time and a half for evenings and Saturdays, double time for Sundays and Bank Holidays

* Company vehicle and fuel card, mobile phone and PDA

* Pension scheme (3% employer / 5% employee contribution)

* 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, rising annually to 25 days plus Bank Holidays

* Death in service benefit, full PPE and uniform, ongoing training, and structured career development

* Long-term stability within a growing, renewables-focused organisation