Solar Maintenance Engineer - North

Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with a growing solar operations and maintenance business with a strong commitment to safety and service quality. The organisation is looking to recruit a Solar Maintenance Engineer based in North England.

The Solar Maintenance Engineer role comes with a competitive salary of 30,000-35,000, depending on experience. Additionally, you will have access to a benefits platform, high street discounts, gym savings, and enhanced pension and life cover.

If you're a Solar Maintenance Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity, safety, and its people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

Reporting to the Hiring Manager you will:

• Deliver mobile planned and reactive maintenance across a range of commercial solar PV sites
• Carry out maintenance inspections, fault finding, repairs, upgrades, and installation works
• Work on both single-phase and three-phase commercial rooftop solar PV systems
• Communicate professionally with clients on site, responding to queries and providing clear updates
• Identify, report, and log defects and remedial actions during service visits
• Accurately complete all work-related documentation, including inspection reports and maintenance logs
• Follow all health & safety procedures, permits to work, and safe systems of working

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Proven experience in a solar PV maintenance or electrical maintenance role
• Electrical qualifications such as a Level 3 Award, 18th Edition (or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of health & safety regulations, permit-to-work systems, and risk assessments
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to?work away from home on occasions?

The Maintenance Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Proactive, reliable, and motivated, with a strong work ethic
• Comfortable working independently in a mobile role
• Confident carrying out manual tasks, including working at height, manual handling, and confined spaces
• Client-focused, with good communication and problem-solving skills
• Organised and detail-oriented when completing documentation and reports

• 30,000-35,000 basic salary
• Benefits platform with retail and gym discounts
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Long-term career progression within a growing solar O&M business

INDREN

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.