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
Requirements
Level 3 electrical qualification and a valid ECS card
BS 7671 18th Edition
Solar PV qualification (e.g. City & Guilds 2399)
Some hands-on experience installing or servicing domestic solar PV systems
Full UK driving licence
Comfortable working at height, on roofs and outdoors in all weather
Strong communication and customer service skills
Based within ~30 miles of Exeter or Bristol and willing to travel across the South West
Nice to Have
Battery storage (EESS) training or experience
Inspection & Testing qualification (e.g. City & Guilds 2391)
EV charger installation experience