Junior Field Service Engineer - Solar Farms

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy recruitment firm seeks a Junior Field Service Engineer to maintain solar PV systems across East Midlands. This role requires a Level 2 electrical engineering qualification and over 2 years of relevant maintenance experience. Candidates must have a clean driving license and the ability to work on-site in renewable energy environments.

Qualifications

• Over 2 years of experience with electrical maintenance and repair of LV AC/DC systems.
• Ability to read SLDs and technical schematic drawings.
• Clean, current full manual driving license.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and testing on solar PV systems.
• Assist with the installation of new Solar PV or Wind systems.
• Supervise third-party contractors on-site.

Skills

Electrical maintenance experience

Fault finding skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Level 2 qualification in electrical engineering (City & Guilds, EAL)

City & Guilds 17/18th BS7671 Wiring Regulations

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Role

Junior Field Service Engineer

Climate17 is working alongside a fully vertically integrated renewable energy company that develops, builds, owns, and operates a significant portfolio of large-scale solar and wind assets across the UK.

We are seeking a Junior Field Service Engineer to attend customer sites and maintain various solar PV systems, primarily ground-mounted solar farms. The role involves performing maintenance on installations, utilizing and testing solar PV systems within defined competencies.

Responsibilities

1. Perform routine maintenance, testing, and remedial work on solar PV systems.
2. Assist with the installation of new Solar PV or Wind systems in the pipeline.
3. Carry out preventative maintenance.
4. Perform corrective maintenance within assessed and authorized competencies.
5. Report activities performed on-site via CMMS or manual reports.
6. Supervise and coordinate third-party contractors on-site, ensuring compliance with H&S regulations.
7. Maintain accurate records of electrical testing suitable for audits, within competencies.
8. Fault find on systems not performing correctly, within competencies.
9. Alert line management to any issues.
10. Perform any other reasonable tasks as requested by management.

Requirements

1. Relevant Level 2 qualification in electrical engineering (City & Guilds, EAL, etc.).
2. City & Guilds 17/18th BS7671 Wiring Regulations (working towards).
3. Sub-station awareness training.
4. Over 2 years of electrical maintenance, fault finding, and repair experience with LV AC/DC systems, ideally in renewable energy.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CMMS/reporting software.
6. Ability to read SLDs and technical schematic drawings.
7. Clean, current full manual driving license.

Location

East Midlands – Site based

About Us

Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organizations aiming to reduce their environmental footprint and decarbonize the energy sector.

Inclusive Application Process

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or disability. If you need support or accommodations during the application process, please let us know.