O&M Service Engineer

Activ8 Solar Energies

O&M Service Engineer for Solar PV projects at Low Carbon Energy, managing maintenance and troubleshooting. Ensuring optimal performance and safety across the solar portfolio.

Posted 4/26/2026full-timeBurnley • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Carry out planned maintenance activities in line with O&M schedules and OEM requirements
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on solar PV systems, including panels, inverters, switchgear, combiner boxes, and monitoring systems and all associated parts not itemised not exclusive to Ground mount and Rooftop installations
Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical & monitoring faults to minimise downtime and restore system performance and efficiency
Respond to reactive callouts and fault alarms, including breakdowns and system failures
Where applicable Conduct electrical testing and inspection (e.g. IV curve tracing, insulation resistance, thermal imaging etc)
Support commissioning, decommissioning, and warranty activities as required
Maintain and uphold Low Carbon Energy’s high standards for Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE) and ensure all work is carried out in compliance with regulation, method statements, and risk assessments, this includes updating dynamic RAMS where applicable
Maintain accurate service reports, maintenance records, and fault logs
Liaise with the O&M manager and operations team to resolve issues on time and as cost effective as possible
Complete site Surveys to aid the sales/design teams with future projects, in line with this training will be given where needed
Complete all required service documentation accurately and on time.
Must be willing to work away from home due to the locations of the asset or issue, if there is any doubt at all please do not apply.
Manage any additional Sub-Contractors / LCE employees that are required to complete the task at hand (panel cleaners etc)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Electrical and Solar PV O&M experience is essential
18th edition BS7671 & Testing and inspection 2931 qualifications are essential
Strong understanding of HV, LV and Scada systems essential
SSSTS, SMSTS & CSCS card scheme (or equivalent certification) is essential
IPAF / Harness training is essential or a willingness to carry out along with working at height.
Experience with CDM regulations and the ability to dynamically amend RAMS is preferred but not essential as training will be given
High level of accuracy in reporting documentation, Organisation, time management and self-motivation.
Experience in a fast-paced environment involving problem-solving and communicating with your line manager & manufacturer service helplines
Excellent written, IT, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Pension contribution
Company Van
Company Laptop and mobile phone
Company uniform
Private Healthcare (once probation is complete)
Additional employee benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

preventive maintenancecorrective maintenancetroubleshootingelectrical testingIV curve tracinginsulation resistancethermal imagingsolar PV systemsmonitoring systemsfault diagnosis

Soft Skills

time managementself-motivationproblem-solvingcommunicationorganisationaccuracy in reportingstakeholder engagementteam collaborationadaptabilityleadership

Certifications

18th edition BS7671Testing and inspection 2931SSSTSSMSTSCSCS cardIPAF trainingHarness training