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Field Service Technician (Tech 2) – Solar PV & Battery
Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom · On-site · fulltime_permanent · Operations
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About the role
Position Summary
Location: South West England – based within ~30 miles of Exeter or Bristol
Otovo is building its UK field service team and is looking for Tech 2 Field Service Technicians to join our first team in the South West. You'll service and maintain domestic solar PV and battery systems, working alongside our senior (Tech 3) technician and growing your skills as the region expands.
This role suits a qualified electrician with some solar PV experience who enjoys hands-on technical work and looking after homeowners.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair domestic solar PV systems, inverters, battery storage (EESS) and associated electrical equipment
- Carry out preventive maintenance, inspection and testing to BS 7671
- Support commissioning of new systems and upgrades, completing certification and documentation correctly
- Use test equipment such as multifunction testers, clamp meters and insulation testers
- Keep accurate service records, test results, reports and photo documentation
- Follow safe working practices including safe isolation, PPE and working at height
- Escalate complex faults to the Tech 3 technician and learn from them
- Communicate clearly with homeowners about system status and recommended repairs
- Represent Otovo professionally at customer sites