Solar Field Service Technician

Astute People; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the solar energy sector is seeking a Solar Field Service Engineer to support operations and maintenance in Milton Keynes. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits such as a company van and private health insurance, and opportunities to mentor junior staff. Ideal candidates will have relevant electrical qualifications and a passion for solar technology.

Benefits

Private health insurance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company van and fuel card

Overtime and on-call rota allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial or utility-scale solar preferred.
• High Voltage Authorization is advantageous but not essential.
• Full UK driving license essential.

Responsibilities

• Take primary responsibility for solar plant performance and site optimisation.
• Perform pre-planned and reactive maintenance across solar farms.
• Mentor and train junior technicians as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Health and safety adherence

Education

City and Guilds or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Electrical Engineering

18th edition wiring regulations

Job description

Astute's Renewables team is partnered with an internationally recognised, utility-scale solar developer and operator. We are looking to recruit a Solar Field Service Engineer to join their growing operations and maintenance team in Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas.

The strategically important Solar Field Service Technician role offers a basic salary up to £40,000 (higher for HVAPs), on-call rota enhanced pay (1 weekend in 5), own van and fuel cards, private health insurance, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and more.

If you're a Solar Operations and Maintenance Engineer seeking to work for an organisation that prioritises integrity and people, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

• Take primary responsibility for solar plant performance, site optimisation, and equipment availability.
• Perform pre-planned and reactive maintenance across solar farms, including electrical maintenance, solar panel cleaning, and HV maintenance (if HV qualified).
• Resolve work tickets and report issues to your line manager, including compiling reports of completed works.
• Liaise with internal and external teams, including in-house LV/HV personnel, grounds team, and external subcontractors.
• Provide mentoring and training to junior technicians where required.
• Participate in the company's on-call rota for non-working hours (including Bank Holidays and weekends), approximately 1 weekend in 5 (on-call allowances).

Professional qualifications

• Experience in industrial or utility-scale solar is preferred; however, an industrial electrician background is also of interest.
• City and Guilds or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Electrical Engineering, Installation, Testing & Inspection, or similar.
• 18th edition wiring regulations.
• High Voltage Authorization is advantageous but not essential.
• A full UK driving license is essential due to site remote locations.

Personal skills

• Strong attention to detail.
• Adherence to health and safety protocols and incident prevention.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Salary and benefits

• Starting salary up to £40,000 per annum.
• Overtime and on-call rota allowance - 1 weekend in 5.
• Own van and fuel card.
• 25 days annual leave, private health insurance, and more.

Astute People are acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, disability, creed, or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds; candidates must demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. We are also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. If you do not hear back within 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.