Solar Field Service Engineer

Astute People; Newton Bewley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company in Newton Bewley seeks a Field Service Engineer to perform maintenance and inspections on solar assets. Offering a salary of up to £40,000, a company vehicle, and generous benefits, candidates should have NVQ Level 3 certification and experience in electrical systems. Join a supportive team dedicated to high-quality service and continuous improvement.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Company sick pay

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Social events and team-building days

Qualifications

• At least five years' experience in industrial electrical installation and maintenance.
• Previous Solar PV maintenance experience is preferred.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections, maintenance, and fault finding on solar equipment.
• Manage routine maintenance activities on electrical components and systems.

Skills

Problem-solving

Knowledge of DC electrical systems

Occupational health & safety regulations

Proficiency in MS Office

Flexibility to travel

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Certification

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 North East area.

This Field Service Engineer role offers a salary of up to 40,000, 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 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

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 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

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.
• Passionate about renewable energy and high-quality service delivery.

Salary and benefits of the Field Service Engineer role

• Salary up to 40,000 depending on experience
• 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.