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Field Service Engineer | Solar PV Operations & Maintenance


? Location: East Anglia – Cambridge, Huntingdon, Peterborough, Ely & surrounding areas


You will work with clients across a diverse portfolio of utility-scale solar PV projects, ensuring renewable energy assets operate safely, efficiently and at their highest potential.

With an expanding portfolio of solar farms across the UK, this is a fantastic opportunity for an electrically skilled engineer to gain hands-on experience with renewable energy infrastructure while benefiting from a structured technical training programme and clear opportunities for career progression.


The company places a strong emphasis on developing its engineers, offering a defined progression pathway from electrical maintenance and fault finding through to advanced technical responsibilities, HV operations and Senior Authorised Person (SAP) opportunities.


Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned preventative and corrective maintenance across utility-scale solar PV installations.
  • Diagnose and resolve electrical faults across solar panels, inverters, electrical distribution systems and associated equipment.
  • Perform electrical inspections, testing, repairs and component replacements to ensure optimal plant performance.
  • Support the maintenance of LV and HV electrical infrastructure, working within relevant safety procedures and authorisations.
  • Monitor system performance, investigate technical issues and identify opportunities to improve asset reliability.
  • Assist with commissioning, troubleshooting and technical interventions across operational solar farms.
  • Complete maintenance reports, technical documentation and work orders.
  • Collaborate with internal engineering teams and external contractors to support safe and efficient site operations.
  • Travel between solar PV sites across East Anglia, with occasional on-call responsibilities.


Key Requirements

  • Approximately 2–5 years of experience in electrical maintenance, field service, solar PV operations or a similar hands-on engineering environment.
  • A relevant electrical qualification, apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent.
  • Practical experience in electrical fault finding, testing, maintenance and repairs.
  • Good understanding of LV electrical systems, electrical safety procedures and associated equipment.
  • Previous experience working with solar PV systems, inverters or renewable energy infrastructure would be advantageous.
  • Candidates from industrial electrical maintenance, power generation, EV charging and battery storage backgrounds are also encouraged to apply.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and a genuine interest in renewable energy technologies.
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region.


What's on Offer?

  • Structured Training & Development: A comprehensive technical training programme designed to develop your electrical maintenance, troubleshooting and renewable energy expertise.
  • Clear Career Progression: A defined development pathway with opportunities to progress into advanced electrical engineering, HV switching and Senior Authorised Person (SAP) responsibilities.
  • Exciting Renewable Energy Projects: Work across a growing portfolio of utility-scale solar farms, gaining practical experience with operational renewable energy infrastructure.
  • Long-Term Career Opportunities: Join a growing business with opportunities to take on additional responsibilities as the UK portfolio expands.
  • Supportive Engineering Environment: Work alongside experienced engineers who actively support technical development and knowledge sharing.
  • Exposure to Emerging Technologies: Opportunities to develop experience across additional renewable energy technologies as the business continues to grow.


If you're a Solar PV Technician, Electrical Maintenance Engineer or Field Service Engineer looking to develop your technical expertise and build a long-term career in renewable energy, we'd love to hear from you.