Role: Solar PV Engineer – Operations & Maintenance
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Location: Midlands (Site travel + Occasional stay aways)
Overview:
At MDE Group UK, we represent a company that specializes in managing turnkey projects in the Energy & Facility Management sector, focusing on PV solar energy. They provide a full range of services, from feasibility studies to construction, as well as post-construction operations and maintenance.
With established operations in the UK, Italy, and Ukraine, the company uses its international experience and market knowledge to serve clients across Europe and beyond. Their strength lies in a flexible, customer-focused approach, delivering customized solutions that add real value to each project.
Key Responsibilities:
- Routine maintenance, testing, and remedial work on deployed solar PV systems.
- Perform Preventative and Corrective Maintenance as per the annual plan.
- Report activities performed on-site through an online system.
- Supervise and coordinate third-party contractors.
- Fault finding of both AC and DC systems.
- Conduct job-specific risk assessments and report all near misses to the manager.
- Ensure compliance with all fire, health, and safety requirements.
- Occasionally stay overnight if required and participate in a weekend rota once trained on remote monitoring systems.
Skills Required:
- Level 3 City & Guilds/NVQ qualification in Electrical Installations.
- C&G 2382-18 and C&G 2391-52 or equivalent.
- HV AP qualification and First Aid Trained.
- Knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems, CCTV, and SCADA systems.
- 3+ years in Solar PV O&M ground mount.
- Desirable: Harness Trained, Fire Marshal, H/S IOSH qualification, and Central Inverter manufacturer training.
Apply Now! For more information, contact Hugo Lepp.
