Field Service Engineer

Astute People; North East; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Field Service Engineer to maintain and service EV chargers across the North of England. The ideal candidate will have electrical installation qualifications and fault-finding skills, along with a passion for renewable energy. The role offers a salary of up to £41,000 and includes benefits such as a company electric van, health cover, and more.

Benefits

Private health cover

Life insurance

Electric van

Company pension

33 days holiday

Retail discount scheme

Fuel card

Qualifications

• At least a level 2 electrical installation qualification required.
• Test and inspection certification (C&G 2391) necessary.
• Experience with EV charger maintenance is a significant plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned inspections and maintenance per legal and contractual requirements.
• Perform fault diagnosis and reactive maintenance.
• Document maintenance activities accurately and timely.

Skills

Fault-finding experience

Electrical installation

Maintenance of EV chargers

Site survey capabilities

Education

Level 2 electrical installation qualification

C&G 2391 certification

Job description

Overview

Astute's Renewables Team is exclusively partnering with a leading business in the UK's transition to electric vehicles. We are looking for a Field Service Engineer to service and maintain a network of EV chargers along with specific EV forecourts. The role is regional across the North of England, connecting the North East to the North West through major motorways such as the A1(M) and M6. The salary is up to £41,000, with a company electric van and excellent benefits.

If you're a Field Service Engineer who enjoys field-based work and fault-finding and rectification, please apply below.

Responsibilities and duties

• Reporting to the Area Manager you will:
• Undertake planned inspection and maintenance according to legal, technical, manufacturer and contractual requirements
• Perform reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and resolution in a timely manner
• Carry out site surveys as required
• Compile accurate and appropriate documentation for both internal and external stakeholders in a precise and timely manner
• Keep accurate and detailed records of electrical testing, high voltage and safety documents suitable for audit
• Ensure that work output meets technical quality, reliability, cost, and productivity
• Comply with the company Health & Safety Policy, including carrying out general housekeeping
• Comply with all aspects of the company's ISO standards: Quality management - ISO 9001 / Environmental - ISO 14001, proactively contributing to the company's continuous improvement programme
• Traveling throughout the region and, on occasion, further to provide holiday or sickness cover

Professional qualifications

• At least a level 2 electrical installation qualification
• Test and inspection certified, C&G 2391
• UK driving licence with, ideally, a clean licence
• Experience servicing and maintaining EV chargers is hugely beneficial
• Good fault-finding experience/knowledge

Personal skills

• Enjoys being on the road visiting sites
• Happy with a reasonable amount of lone working
• Wants to contribute to the renewable energy industry

Salary and benefits

• Salary up to £41,000 depending on experience
• Private health cover
• Life insurance
• Electric van
• Company pension
• 33 days holiday inc. BH
• Retail discount scheme
• Fuel card

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.