Junior Field Service Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Langport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A utility scale solar O&M company is seeking a Junior Field Service Engineer based in Somerset. This role involves performing maintenance and inspections, focusing on fault diagnosis in renewable technologies. Ideal for those passionate about renewables, offering an opportunity to enter this dynamic sector.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Opportunity to enter renewable energy sector

Qualifications

• Qualified electrician with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Preferably experience in electrical installation/maintenance.
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planned inspections and maintenance.
• Perform reactive maintenance and fault diagnosis.
• Compile accurate documentation for stakeholders.

Skills

Maintenance

Fault Diagnosis

Electrical Testing

High Voltage Safety

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Qualifications

17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

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Astute's Renewables team is exclusively partnering with a utility scale solar O&M company to recruit a Junior Field Service Engineer for its sites in Somerset and the surrounding areas.

If you're a qualified electrician and are looking to get into the renewable energy sector, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties
Reporting to the Head of Operations you will:

• Assisting with planned inspection and maintenance according to legal, technical, manufacturer and contractual requirements. Learning around reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and standard operating procedures
• Performing reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and resolution in a timely manner
• Carrying out site surveys requests as required
• Compiling accurate and appropriate documentation for both internal and external stakeholders in a precise and timely manner
• Keeping accurate and detailed records of electrical testing, High Voltage and safety documents that are suitable for audit
• Ensuring that work output meets technical quality, reliability, cost, and productivity
• Complying with the company Health & Safety Policy

Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Qualifications or equivalent
• 17th/18th (preferably) edition wiring regulations
• Ideally at least a year's experience in electrical installation/maintenance work in either an industrial, commercial or even domestic capacity
• Full UK licence

Personal skills
The Junior Field Service Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Keen to get into renewables A real passion for renewable technologies such as solar PV, battery storage etc
• Happy to travel around to sites in a field-based role

Salary and benefits of the Junior Field Service Engineer role

• Salary of between £30,000 to £36,000 DOE (the upper end is for someone with more working experience and likely for those with some solar)
• Company vehicle
• Great opportunity to get into renewable energy

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.