Home Careers Engineer
Nottingham
Competitive
Full Time
DEADLINE: Open

Engineer

EvoEnergy is in a period of growth and expansion and is currently looking to add to our current team of technicians for planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance across our portfolio of solar PV installations.

Solar engineer in high-visibility PPE inspecting a rooftop solar installation and reviewing data on a tablet during a commercial PV project.

About the role:

 

The role will be to attend sites across the country for both residential properties and commercial PV installations to maintain them, ensuring system performance remains high, the systems operate safely, and mechanical integrity is sound. Applicants must have working knowledge of Solar PV systems and be able to demonstrate experience in fault-finding and rectification within the industry, with a strong electrical background and qualifications. The position may also be required to support installation teams.

Key responsibilities:

 

  • Carry out inspections and repairs on Solar PV and other electrical systems from our nationwide portfolio (residential and commercial).
  • Understand site plans and layout drawings of the installations
  • Understand and work on risk assessments and method statements.
  • Be able to work ‘on roof’ to inspect and work on Solar PV arrays.
  • Understand the dangers of working with Solar PV (DC power and principles).
  • Good electrical knowledge of Solar PV systems to be able to determine faults and issues, and fix where possible.
  • Work as part of a wider engineering/installation team to meet timescales and deadlines.
  • Work-at-height appreciation and safety knowledge.
  • Ability to lead from the front and take charge of the roof installation with additional labour, working with other team members to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and timelines are met.
  • Work with the Service Delivery team, project managers, and other stakeholders to meet contractual requirements and safety & quality standards.
  • Compile reports from sites visited and inspected in a timely manner, and follow up with technical advice on recommendations.

 

Qualifications:

 

  • NVQ level 3 or City & Guilds 2368
  • Full clean driving licence
  • BS7671 18th Edition
  • 2391 Inspection & testing
  • CSCS/ECS card
  • experience within a similar role
  • Self starter with personal drive
  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills
  • Attention to detail & considerate of implications
  • Good time keeping
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, including Word & Excel
  • Honest, professional & approachable
  • Willing to work hard & encourage good behaviours in others
  • Team player, happy to back others up and contribute to joint success
  • Eager to learn
  • Willing to embrace new ideas and technologies that the business may develop over time

 

Skills Required

 

  • Understanding of or experience in as many of the services and technologies that we offer as possible.
  • Experience in roof-mounted Solar PV & electrical systems, AC/DC

 

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Flexible schedule
  • On-site parking

 

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

Schedule: Monday to Friday

 

At EvoEnergy, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace. We ensure that our recruitment process accommodates the needs of disabled individuals by aligning our job postings with Indeed’s disability requirements. We offer flexible working arrangements to support candidates with varying needs and encourage applicants to inform us of any accommodations they may require during the hiring process. We are dedicated to creating an equitable environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

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