Regional Solar Field Service Team Lead

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the solar sector is seeking a Regional Field Service Team Lead to enhance their operations in the UK. This leadership role focuses on team coordination, performance management, and driving operational excellence. Candidates with extensive solar experience and a passion for renewable energy are encouraged to apply, benefiting from numerous perks including a competitive salary, vehicle, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Company vehicle and Fuel Card

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme & company sick pay

Regular wellbeing check-ins & team-building days

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive culture with social events

Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience in industrial electrical installation and maintenance.
• Previous Solar PV maintenance experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of DC electrical systems and high-voltage equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate team resources effectively to meet operational goals.
• Monitor team KPIs and deliver regular feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Provide technical guidance and support to engineers and technicians.

Skills

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Strategic thinking

Self-motivation

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Certification or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Fiix or CMMS platforms

Job description

Astute’s Renewables are proud to be working with one of Europe’s leading solar O&M specialists, supporting their continued UK growth. We are now recruiting for a Regional Field Service Team Lead, a key leadership role focused on effective team coordination, performance management, and driving operational excellence across the field service team.

This role offers a salary of up to �45,000, along with a company vehicle and fuel card, and the opportunity to work within a supportive, expert-led environment focused on delivering high-quality service to large-scale solar assets.

If you’re currently a Field Service Engineer with large scale solar experience ready to step into a leadership role, apply today with your CV

Responsibilities and Duties:

Reporting to the Senior Management team, you will:

* Plan and allocate team resources effectively to meet operational goals.
* Review and analyse historic work orders to identify trends and improve performance.
* Monitor team KPIs and deliver regular feedback to drive continuous improvement.
* Support quotation preparation and review of technical procedures and equipment.
* Act as the key interface between Project Managers and on-site field teams.
* Provide technical guidance and day-to-day support to engineers and technicians.
* Deliver updates on policy or procedural changes clearly and consistently.
* Lead regular team meetings, 1-to-1 reviews, and performance appraisals.
* Source and assess local contractors to support peak workloads or special projects.
* Manage van stock and tooling levels to ensure field team efficiency.
* Support with O&M duties as required.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

* NVQ Level 3 Electrical Certification or equivalent.
* At least five years’ experience in industrial electrical installation and maintenance.
* Previous Solar PV maintenance experience is essential.
* Strong knowledge of DC electrical systems, high-voltage equipment, and occupational health & safety regulations.
* Proficiency in MS Office and Fiix or CMMS platforms would be an advantage.
* Full, clean UK driving licence.

Personal skills

We are looking for someone with the following:

* Willing and flexible to travel to sites as and when required
* Strong in problem-solving and able to work under pressure.
* Self-motivated and able to work independently.
* Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to leadership.
* Passionate about renewables, team development, and service excellence.
* Organised and dependable, with a continuous improvement mindset.

Salary and benefits of the Field Service Engineer role

* Starting salary of �40,000 with �5,000 uplift for leadership duties.
* Pay increases in line with additional internal certification gained (paid for training by the company)
* Company vehicle and Fuel Card
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Pension scheme & company sick pay
* Regular wellbeing check-ins & team-building days
* Supportive culture with social events
* Ongoing training and development opportunities

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.