Solar Field Service Technician

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility-scale solar developer seeks a Solar Field Service Engineer for their Milton Keynes operations. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits including private health insurance and annual leave, and a chance to optimize solar plant performance. Ideal candidates will have relevant electrical qualifications and expertise in solar maintenance.

Benefits

Own van and fuel card provided

25 days annual leave

Private health insurance

Overtime and on-call allowances

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial or utility-scale solar preferred.
• High Voltage Authorization is advantageous.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for solar plant performance and site optimization.
• Perform maintenance across solar farms and report issues.
• Provide mentoring to junior technicians as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Health and safety adherence

Education

City and Guilds or NVQ Level 2/3 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 organization that values integrity and people, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Area Supervisor, you will:

• 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).
• Help resolve work tickets and report issues to your line manager, compiling reports of completed works.
• Liaise with internal and external teams, including in-house LV/HV personnel, grounds team, and 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 (1 weekend in 5), with on-call allowances.

Professional qualifications

We seek candidates with:

• 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 licence due to the remote site locations.

Personal skills

This role suits someone who:

• Has strong attention to detail.
• Adheres strictly to health and safety protocols and incident prevention.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Salary and benefits

• Salary up to £40,000 per annum.
• Overtime and on-call allowances, with 1 weekend in 5 on call.
• Own van and fuel card provided.
• 25 days annual leave, private health insurance, and more.

Astute People are acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and comply with UK legislation, including the government's Confident Employer initiative. If you do not hear back within 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.