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As a Solar PV Engineer (Solar Electrician) you'll inspect, maintain and repair large-scale commercial solar PV systems, troubleshoot performance issues, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. The role requires a strong electrical engineering background and proven PV experience, with travel across the UK and occasional overnight stays. You'll work on large commercial and grid-scale solar and battery projects, helping optimise system performance and support the transition to renewable energy.
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Full Job Description
Join us, be part of more.
We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.
About your team:
At Centrica Business Solutions, we’re proud to partner with over 7,000 organisations globally – helping them to balance planet, with profit. We build, operate and maintain onsite, large-scale energy assets like Solar PV and Combined Heat and Power – to help businesses to save the planet and save money. We’re also transforming the UK’s energy landscape by partnering with landowners and developers to build a 900MW portfolio of new grid-scale solar farms and battery storage assets.
About your role:
As a Solar PV Engineer, you’ll take on a vital role in maintaining and optimizing large-scale commercial solar projects. Your expertise will ensure our solar PV systems operate safely, meet the highest industry standards, and comply with all current regulations.
This role isn’t just about keeping systems running—it’s about making a real impact on the future of renewable energy. You’ll travel across the country, bringing your skills to diverse projects and ensuring they’re delivered efficiently and on time. Occasionally, overnight stays will be required to keep things moving smoothly.
Join us and play a key part in powering the UK’s sustainable energy future!
Main Responsibilities will be
Inspect, maintain, and repair solar PV systems on commercial sites.
Troubleshoot and resolve system performance issues.
Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Here's what we’re looking for
Proven experience with solar PV systems.
Strong electrical engineering background.
Commitment to delivering exceptional results.
Qualifications Required
NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation & AM2
18th Edition Wiring Regulations
CSCS / ECS Gold Card Holder
C&G 2394/2395 (or 2391 / equivalent) Inspection & Testing - initial verification & periodic inspection would be desirable
Why should you apply?
We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.
http://www.morethanacareer.energy/cbs
If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.
Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey.
