Competitive salary

Reporting To: Chief Technical Officer

Location: Papworth, Cambridge with some hybrid working and UK travel

Employment: Full-time, permanent

The Opportunity

Viridian Solar is the UK’s leading provider of integrated solar solutions for construction. With an established reputation in solar and housebuilding, and as part of the Marshalls PLC Group, we are entering an exciting new phase of growth across the social housing market.

We are seeking an Engineering Technician to join our R&D team, contributing to new product development and continuous product testing. This is an excellent opportunity to help lead R&D in roof-integrated solar PV and fire safety testing.

What you will be doing

• Product Development: Supporting new products from prototype build and type approval through to production functional testing.
• Product Improvement: Supporting existing product lines through continuous improvement, including pre-production quality control (QC) batches and diagnostic testing.
• Compliance & Certification: Participating in testing and certification processes for new and existing products.
• Test Logistics: Planning and managing the logistics of third-party testing.
• Field Support: Assisting with field trials and early-stage installations of new products.
• Partner Collaboration: Working closely with manufacturing partners for testing and validation.
• Facility Management: Maintaining R&D laboratory facilities, test rigs, and equipment.

What success looks like

• Testing Ownership: You will take full ownership of product testing and accreditation processes at both national and international levels.
• Proactive Problem Solving: You will independently propose, design, and construct test rigs as part of the root-cause analysis and problem-solving process.

What We’re Looking For

• Relevant Experience: A minimum of 3 years’ hands-on experience in mechanical and electrical engineering design and product testing.
• Practical & Workshop Skills: Proven experience in assembling and testing prototypes, including the design and fabrication of custom test rigs. Proficiency with workshop tools is essential.
• Product Development Knowledge: A good understanding of the product development lifecycle, type approvals, and product certification.
• Data & Reporting: Ability to accurately record test data, prepare structured technical reports, and communicate findings clearly across the team.
• Analytical Mindset: Excellent problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• IT Proficiency: Strong IT literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Flexibility: Willingness to undertake occasional travel within the UK and overseas.

Useful Experience

• A vocational qualification (e.g., NVQ, HNC, HND, or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Direct experience in electrical or fire safety testing.

What We Offer

• Purpose-driven work with a clear mission to accelerate sustainable building
• 26 days paid leave, rising to 28 days after two years’ service, plus public holidays
• Generous company pension scheme: 3% employee and 6% employer contribution
• Private Medical Insurance through Vitality Health
• Share ownership programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual bonus
• Regular company events
• Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured

What’s next?

This is a great opportunity to take the next step in progressing your career and joining our thriving, industry-leading company! If you want to make a difference in the renewable energy industry and join a company with rapid year on year growth then apply to start the application process.

Please send your CV with salary expectations to:

Chief Technical Officer, Viridian Solar, Atlas Building, 68 Stirling Way, Papworth, Cambs. CB23 3GY

recruit202@viridiansolar.co.uk