Field Service Engineer - Large Scale Solar, BESS & EV Charging

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainable energy company is seeking a Field Service Engineer to maintain and service a network of EV chargers across the UK. The role includes performing inspections, fault diagnosis, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have an electrical installation qualification and a passion for renewable energy. Salary up to £41,000 with excellent benefits including a company electric van.

Benefits

Private health cover

Life insurance

Company pension

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Retail discount scheme

Qualifications

• Must have UK driving licence, ideally clean.
• Experience with EV chargers is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive maintenance and fault diagnosis.
• Carry out planned inspections and maintenance.
• Keep detailed records for audits.

Skills

Fault-finding experience

Enjoys being on the road

Education

Level 2 electrical installation qualification

Testing and inspection certification (C&G 2391)

Job description

Overview

Astute's Renewables Team is exclusively partnering with a leading business in the UK's transition to electric vehicles. We're looking for a Field Service Engineer to service and maintain a network of EV chargers along with specific EV forecourts. Their power comes from renewable energy sources too, so this is a chance to join the green revolution and contribute to a greener world here in the UK.

The role is regional—covering Cambridge up to Norwich and down to Thurrock. The salary is up to £41,000, with a company electric van and excellent benefits. If you're a Field Service Engineer who enjoys working in the field and fault-finding, please apply below.

Responsibilities and duties

• 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 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.
• Participate in an on-call rota if required.
• Travelling throughout your region and, on occasion, further to provide holiday or sickness cover.

Professional qualifications

• At least a level 2 electrical installation qualification; testing 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

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

INDREN

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, 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 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.