Junior Field Service Engineer - Solar Farms

Climate17; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in renewable energy seeks a Junior Field Service Engineer in the United Kingdom. The role involves maintaining solar PV systems, conducting routine maintenance, and assisting in installations. The ideal candidate will have relevant electrical engineering qualifications and experience in maintenance, alongside strong computer skills. This position requires a clean driving licence and the ability to read technical drawings. An inclusive and diverse workplace is promoted.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in electrical maintenance and fault finding, ideally within renewable energy.
• Clean current Full driving licence (manual).
• Able to read single-line diagrams (SLD) and technical schematic drawings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance and testing on solar PV systems.
• Assist in the installation of new solar PV or wind systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance as needed.
• Report activities through CMMS or manuals.
• Supervise third-party contractors on site.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Technical schematic reading

Sub-station awareness

Education

Level 2 qualification in electrical engineering

City & Guilds 17/18th BS7671 Wiring Regs

Tools

CMMS software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Role

Climate17 are working alongside a fully vertically integrated renewable energy business who develop, build, own and operate a significant portfolio of large scale solar and wind assets across the UK.

They are actively searching for a Junior Field Service Engineer to attend customers' sites, maintaining various solar PV systems on a day-to-day basis. These PV systems are mainly ground mounted solar farms. The Junior Field Service Engineer will be carrying out maintenance on installations, utilising and testing solar PV within their defined competences.

Requirements

• Responsible for routine maintenance, testing, and remedial work on solar PV systems
• Assisting the Installation of any new Solar PV or Wind systems in the current pipeline
• Responsible for performing Preventative Maintenance
• Responsible for performing Corrective Maintenance as occur (Within competencies assessed and authorised for)
• Reporting of activities performed on site through the CMMS or manual reports
• Responsible for supervision and coordination of third-party contractors carrying out works on site
• Coordinate third party contractors in order to comply with H&S Regulations
• Keeping accurate and detailed records of electrical testing, that are suitable for audit (Within competencies)
• Fault finding for any system that is not performing correctly (Within competencies assessed and authorised for)
• Alert the line manager of any issues
• Any other reasonable task as requested by a Manager, Partner or Director of the business

Requirements

• Relevant Level 2 qualification in an electrical engineering discipline (City & Guilds, EAL etc)
• City & Guilds 17/18th BS7671 Wiring Regs (working Towards)
• Sub-station awareness trained
• 2 years Electrical maintenance, Fault finding & repair of LV AC/DC systems, ideally in a renewable energy setting.
• Excellent computer skills with a high degree of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as CMMS and Reporting software
• Ability to read SLD’s & technical schematic drawings
• Clean current Full driving licence (manual)

Location

Kent – Site based

About Us

Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.

Inclusive Application Process

Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.

If you require additional support, equipment or resources in order to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know.