Solar Field Service Engineer

Astute People; Caddington; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solar maintenance company is looking for a Field Service Engineer to support their UK operations, offering a salary up to £45,000. The role includes inspecting and maintaining solar equipment, with responsibilities for routine tasks and fault finding. Benefits include a company vehicle, door-to-door travel pay, and 25 days annual leave. Candidates should have solar experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a clean UK driving licence.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Fuel card

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least five years' experience in industrial electrical installation and maintenance.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Willing and flexible to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Visual inspection activities, cleaning and report to management team.
• Routine maintenance activities on modules, inverters, cables and connectors.
• Fault finding on electrical components.

Skills

Solar PV maintenance experience

Problem-solving

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of DC electrical systems

Occupational health & safety regulations

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Certification or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

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 looking to recruit a Field Service Engineer to join their team, covering the Luton and surrounding area, with occasional travel as required.

This Field Service Engineer role offers a salary of up to £45,000, along with a company vehicle and fuel card plus door to door travel is paid.

If you're a Field Service Engineer with solar experience and are looking to join a business that values professionalism, reliability, and continuous improvement apply today with your CV.

Responsibilities and Duties

Reporting to the Service Team Leader, you will:

• Visual inspection activities, cleaning and report to management team.
• Routine maintenance activities on modules, inverters, cables and connectors, DC and AC distribution boxes.
• Routine maintenance activities on module mounting systems, fence and gates, inverter and transformer stations.
• Routine maintenance activities on monitoring and communication equipment.
• Routine maintenance activities on security system devices.
• Fault finding on electrical components by means of visual inspections or professional site measurement activities.

Professional qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Certification or equivalent.
• At least five years' experience in industrial electrical installation and maintenance.
• Previous Solar PV maintenance experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of DC electrical systems, high-voltage equipment, and occupational health & safety regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Personal skills

• Willing and flexible to travel to sites as and when required.
• Strong in problem-solving and able to work under pressure.
• Passionate about renewable energy and high-quality service delivery.

Salary and benefits of the Field Service Engineer role

• Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience plus pay increases upon completion of training competencies.
• Door to Door travel paid.
• 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.