Commissioning Engineer and Maintenance Engineer​/Solar PV

Solar PV Commissioning Engineer and Maintenance Engineer

£60,000 to £73,000 per annum (depending on hours worked) + Benefits

Northampton, Northamptonshire, East Midlands (Nationwide Travel Required)

Full-Time, Permanent

Dedicated to large‑scale commercial solar installations, this role focuses on commissioning, electrical testing, preventative maintenance and fault finding on rooftop solar PV systems. You will supervise electricians and subcontractors, ensuring electrical compliance and safety standards whilst travelling nationally to support renewable energy projects.

As a Solar PV Commissioning Engineer and Maintenance Engineer you will oversee commissioning, testing, maintenance and fault finding on deployed solar PV systems across commercial and industrial sites. You will also supervise electricians and subcontractors while ensuring electrical compliance and safety standards.

Working in this capacity you will travel nationwide to support renewable energy projects, complete electrical inspections, maintain accurate testing records and provide responsive preventative maintenance across solar installations.

• Commission Solar PV Systems: Carry out commissioning and testing of commercial and industrial rooftop solar PV installations
• Electrical Maintenance: Perform routine and preventative maintenance across deployed solar PV systems
• Fault Finding and Diagnostics: Identify electrical faults and implement remedial repairs to maintain system performance
• Testing and Inspection: Conduct EICR inspections and complete all associated remedial electrical works
• Team Supervision: Manage and coordinate electricians and subcontractors on site during installations and maintenance work
• Technical Documentation: Maintain accurate electrical testing records and complete reports and certificates using tablets and laptops
• Job Reporting: Submit detailed job reports and weekly timesheets in line with company procedures
• Client Communication: Provide professional communication and support when liaising with clients on site
• Nationwide Project Support: Travel across the UK to support commercial solar installations and maintenance programmes
• Emergency Call‑Out Support: Participate in a rotating 24‑hour emergency call‑out service when required

• Electrician with a City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent
• 18th Edition BS7671 Wiring Regulations certification
• Current ECS Gold Card
• Previous experience working on commercial solar PV systems and rooftop installations
• Experience commissioning electrical systems, carrying out testing and fault finding
• CITB Health and Safety qualification such as SSSTS or SMSTS
• Full UK driving licence with a responsible driving record
• Strong communication and customer‑facing skills when working on client sites
• Excellent organisation and time management with a flexible approach to working hours

• City & Guilds 2391 Testing and Inspection qualification
• Experience working with Fronius solar PV inverters
• Harness and rooftop safety or mansafe training
• IPAF certification for MEWPs
• PASMA certification for tower scaffolds
• First Aid qualification

• JIB rates paid including enhanced overtime, weekend and night rates in line with JIB working rules
• Four weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Further training opportunities
• Fully stocked company van with fuel card including travel to and from work
• Power tools, equipment and company uniform
• Standby payments and additional call‑out payments
• Hotels booked and paid for centrally by the company when working away
• Opportunity to join a well‑established and growing organisation

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our client for this purpose.

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