Solar & BESS Service Technician – Field Engineer On-Call

Astute People; Colchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Van, tools and fuel card

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private health care

Life insurance

Pension

Job summary

Astute People is seeking a Service Technician in the UK who will perform preventive and reactive maintenance on electrical, mechanical, and solar systems. You will identify faults in solar PV and battery storage, complete reports, and manage site documentation, stock, and contractor supervision.

The role includes an on-call weekend rota and potential regional travel with international training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician or Electrical Engineer with BS7671 knowledge.
• Experience in solar PV installation and maintenance is essential.
• HV exposure and on-site safety compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventive and reactive maintenance on electrical, mechanical, and solar systems.
• Identify and rectify faults in solar PV and battery storage systems.
• Maintain site documentation and report on work orders.
• Manage stock and supervise contractors and safety inductions.
• Participate in weekend on-call rota and travel as needed.

Skills

Solar PV installation

Inverters/PCS

HV experience

Driving licence

Independent problem solving

Education

Qualified Electrician or Electrical Engineer (BS7671)

Tools

AP/SAP training up to 33kV

Job description

Astute People is seeking a Service Technician in the UK who will perform preventive and reactive maintenance on electrical, mechanical, and solar systems. You will identify faults in solar PV and battery storage, complete reports, and manage site documentation, stock, and contractor supervision.

The role includes an on-call weekend rota and potential regional travel with international training opportunities.