Service Technician

Job Ref: HP-3285

Leipzig, Germany
Competitive
Solar PV
Permanent

Are you an experienced Electrical Service Technician with a background in Solar PV, electrical maintenance or fault diagnosis? Are you looking for a hands-on role working across operational solar farms, with the opportunity to take ownership of maintenance and technical repairs? If so, please read on…

 

The Company:

An established German Independent Power Producer (IPP) specialising in utility-scale Solar PV, with an operational portfolio of over 700 MW across Europe.

 

The company owns, operates and manages its solar assets in-house, with continued investment in portfolio expansion, repowering and battery storage (BESS).They are now looking for a PV Service Technician to support the maintenance, performance and reliability of their growing solar portfolio.

 

The Role:

  • Carry out maintenance, servicing and repairs across operational Solar PV installations, from rooftop systems to utility-scale solar farms.
  • Diagnose and resolve electrical faults, including inverter repairs, component replacements and commissioning.
  • Conduct electrical inspections, measurements and testing in accordance with VDE standards.
  • Inspect and replace damaged solar modules, ensuring optimal system performance.
  • Independently manage site visits, maintenance schedules, materials and service documentation, working closely with internal teams and manufacturers.

 

The Person:

  • Qualified Electrician, Electronics Technician or Electrical Service Technician with a strong electrical background.
  • Experience in electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, testing and repairs, ideally within Solar PV.
  • Knowledge of inverters, electrical components and fault diagnosis; networking and communication systems would be beneficial.
  • Very good German language skills, basic IT proficiency and a valid Category B driving licence.
  • Independent, reliable and organised, with a willingness to travel.

 

 

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established renewable energy asset owner and operator, working directly on a substantial portfolio of operational solar farms.

 

You will benefit from:

• Company vehicle, available for private use.

• Varied, hands-on technical work across Solar PV assets.

• The opportunity to work with an experienced in-house O&M team.

• Continued professional training and technical development.

• Exposure to a growing portfolio with future investment in BESS and repowering projects.

 

If you are an experienced Electrical or PV Service Technician looking for a new opportunity within the German renewable energy market, please apply without delay.

Olivia Goldthorpe
Olivia Goldthorpe

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