Field Service Engineer

Astute People; Caddington; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A utility scale solar company in the UK is seeking a Field Service Engineer to assist with maintenance and electrical installations. The role offers a salary between £33,000 to £38,000 and includes a company van. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3 qualifications and a passion for renewable technologies. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to enter the renewable energy sector.

Benefits

Company van and tools provided

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Overtime available

Qualifications

• Qualified electrician with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• At least a year of experience in electrical installation/maintenance work.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planned inspection and maintenance as per requirements.
• Perform reactive maintenance and fault diagnosis.
• Carry out site surveys as needed.
• Compile documentation for stakeholders.
• Keep records of electrical testing and safety documents.
• Ensure work meets quality and productivity standards.
• Comply with Health & Safety Policy.

Skills

Electrical installation

Reactive maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Health & Safety Compliance

Record Keeping

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Qualifications or equivalent

17th/18th edition wiring regulations

Job description

Overview

Astute's Renewables team is exclusively partnering with a utility scale solar O&M company to recruit a Field Service Engineer for its sites in Luton and the surrounding areas.

This role comes with a salary of £33,000 - £38,000 DOE, company van and provides an excellent opportunity to move into the utility scale solar world.

If you're a qualified electrician and are looking to get into the renewable energy sector, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

• Reporting to the Head of Operations you will: Assisting with planned inspection and maintenance according to legal, technical, manufacturer and contractual requirements. Learning around reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and standard operating procedures
• Performing reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and resolution in a timely manner
• Carrying out site surveys requests as required
• Compiling accurate and appropriate documentation for both internal and external stakeholders in a precise and timely manner
• Keeping accurate and detailed records of electrical testing, High Voltage and safety documents that are suitable for audit
• Ensuring that work output meets technical quality, reliability, cost, and productivity
• Complying with the company Health & Safety Policy

Professional qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Qualifications or equivalent
• 17th/18th (preferably) edition wiring regulations
• Ideally at least a year's experience in electrical installation/maintenance work in either an industrial, commercial or even domestic capacity
• Full UK licence

Personal skills

• The Field Service Engineer role would suit someone who is:
• Keen to get into renewables A real passion for renewable technologies such as solar PV, battery storage etc
• Happy to travel around to sites in a field-based role

Salary and benefits

• Salary of between £33,000 to £38,000 Depending on experience
• Overtime and on call weekends on rota
• Company van and tools provided
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Great opportunity to get into renewable energy

Equality and compliance

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful