Field Service Engineer

Velocity Recruitment; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy contractor in Plymouth seeks a Field Service Engineer to maintain solar plants. This role involves ensuring optimal operations through both preventative and corrective tasks. Qualifications include electrical training and experience in PV installation maintenance preferred. The ideal candidate will manage subcontractor relationships and adhere to health and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Electrically trained with relevant qualifications.
• Experience in industrial PV installation maintenance preferred.
• Ability to manage local subcontractor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Maintain solar plants ensuring optimal operations.
• Perform electrical maintenance on various components.
• Adhere to HSE procedures and risk assessments.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Risk assessment participation

Time management

Autonomy

Education

BS7671 and Level 3 Electrical NVQ or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Location: Plymouth, Cornwall Region

Purpose of the role

My client is one of Europe\'s largest renewable energy contractors and they are looking for a field service engineer to join their dynamic team in maintaining their solar plants to ensure they are operating optimally. As a Field Service Engineer, you will ensure the efficient maintenance of solar plants, performing both preventative and corrective tasks to keep our operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) procedures, actively participating in risk assessments.
• Perform maintenance on electrical components, inverters, modules, CCTV/security systems, monitoring systems, and structures.
• Provide detailed reports according to Lightsource BP standards, which can be prepared remotely.
• Deliver electrical maintenance services across a specified region, with occasional travel to other regions for additional support.
• Assist in compiling insurance and warranty claims.
• Take full ownership of assigned sites.
• Manage relationships with local subcontractors.

Person Specifications

• Electrically trained with qualifications such as BS7671 and Level 3 Electrical NVQ or equivalent
• Experience in industrial PV installation maintenance, inverter maintenance, and HV switching (Desirable but not essential)
• Proactive, autonomous, and initiative-driven.
• Team player with good time-management and punctuality.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize effectively.
• Clean Driving License