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

Astute People; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business in the renewable energy sector in Cambridge is looking for a Field Service Engineer to service and maintain a network of EV chargers. The role includes conducting maintenance, fault diagnosis, and compliance with ISO standards. Candidates should have at least a level 2 electrical installation qualification and fault-finding experience. A competitive salary of up to £41,000 and benefits like private health cover, life insurance, and a company pension are offered.

Benefits

Private health cover

Life insurance

Electric van

Company pension

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Retail discount scheme

Qualifications

• At least a level 2 electrical installation qualification required.
• Test and inspection certified, C&G 2391 is necessary.
• Experience servicing and maintaining EV chargers is hugely beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned inspections and maintenance according to various requirements.
• Perform reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and resolution.
• Compile accurate documentation for stakeholders and maintain records.

Skills

Fault finding

Electrical installation

Experience with EV chargers

Education

Level 2 electrical installation qualification

Test and inspection certified, 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, so this is a chance to join the green revolution and contribute to a greener world here in the UK.

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 that are 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
• Participating in an on-call rota if required
• Travelling throughout your region and perhaps, on the odd 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

INDREN

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