Field Service Engineer

Mac Recruit Group; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a skilled Field Service Engineer to conduct maintenance and inspections on solar PV systems. This fully on-site role involves performing electrical work, managing contractors, and ensuring client satisfaction across various locations. Candidates need relevant electrical qualifications and a full UK driving licence. The package includes a competitive salary, a company vehicle, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Significant opportunity for career progression

Company pension

Qualifications

• Relevant electrical qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations (or equivalent).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Proven experience in commercial sector solar PV maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections and maintenance on solar PV systems.
• Manage contractors for larger remedial works.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through effective communication.

Skills

Electrical qualifications

Health & Safety knowledge

Client communication

Problem-solving

Comfortable working at height

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Overview

Field Service Engineer - Solar. The role will be fully on site, conducting maintenance inspections and remedial work to solar PV systems — both roof top and ground mount. The role will include significant travel and staying away from home and will be a mix of lone working and working as part of a team. On going training and development will be provided for those with the right skill set.

Field Service Engineer Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections, fault diagnosis, and maintenance on single-phase and three-phase commercial rooftop solar PV systems.
• Undertake system installations, component replacements, and performance upgrades.
• Manage contractors for larger remedial works.
• Communicate effectively with clients on-site, provide progress updates, report defects, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Complete accurate work logs, inspection records, and remedial action reports.
• Operate across sites nationwide with occasional overnight stays as required.

Field Service Engineer Requirements

• Relevant electrical qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations (or equivalent), ECS Gold card
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Desirable: AM2/ 2391/2394/2395
• Proven experience in commercial sector solar PV maintenance and electrical work.
• A strong understanding of Health & Safety procedures, including Permit to Work and safe systems of work.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Must be comfortable working at height, using MEWPs and mansafe systems (Mansafe/IPAF training can be arranged)
• Must be willing to travel nationally

Desirable / Not Essential

• Knowledge of MCS rules
• First Aid at Work
• Experience with data networks (RS485/MODBUS)
• IPAF Licence
• Experience working with HV systems

Package

• Salary - £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
• Company vehicle
• Significant opportunity for career progression
• Company pension