Regional Recruitment
Solar Engineer
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Midlands Based | £45,000+ DOE | Company Van + Fuel Card
Permanent, Full-Time | Hybrid
Are you an experienced O&M Engineer with a background in electrical engineering or renewable energy?
Regional Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced O&M Engineer to join an established business operating within the solar and renewable energy sector. This is a hands-on role involving the maintenance, troubleshooting and optimisation of solar energy systems across a range of sites. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently on-site, while also supporting wider maintenance and asset performance activities remotely.
What's involved?
- Carrying out planned and preventative maintenance on solar energy systems
- Diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical and technical faults
- Supporting the ongoing performance and reliability of solar assets
- Carrying out electrical maintenance and engineering tasks
- Working with clients and internal teams to resolve technical issues
- Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with relevant standards
- Maintaining accurate records and documentation
- Supporting long-term asset optimisation and performance improvements
- Travelling to solar park sites across the Midlands and surrounding areas
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What we're looking for
- Previous experience in O&M, electrical engineering or renewable energy
- Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
- Good understanding of single and three-phase electrical systems
- Experience with preventative maintenance and maintenance management
- 17th or 18th Edition
- 2391 or equivalent would be advantageous
- Renewable energy qualifications/experience would be beneficial
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites
Package
- Salary from £45,000, depending on experience
- Company van
- Company mobile phone
- Fuel and expenses card
- PPE provided
- 4 weeks' holiday + bank holidays
- Hybrid working
- Permanent position with long-term progression opportunities
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Location
Ideally based in or around Leicester, Northampton, Evesham or surrounding areas, giving good access to sites across the Midlands and wider region.
About Regional Recruitment
This position is being advertised by Regional Recruitment Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency established in 2008. We specialise in permanent, temporary, and contract opportunities across the Commercial, Construction, Industrial, Technology, and Engineering sectors.
If this O&M Engineer role is right for you - Click to apply below. Alternatively call Chloe Doyle for more information on 0116 485 0075
To explore more roles available across the UK, please visit www.regionalrecruitment.com
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