Solar Field Service Technician

ZipRecruiter; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the renewable energy sector is seeking a Solar Field Service Engineer for its operations team. This role involves maintaining solar plant equipment and optimising site performance, offering an attractive salary and extensive benefits. Candidates should hold relevant electrical engineering qualifications and have a strong adherence to health and safety practices.

Benefits

Private health insurance

25 days annual leave

Own van and fuel card

On-call rota allowance

Overtime

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial or utility-scale solar is preferred.
• A full UK driving licence is required.
• High Voltage Authorization is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Take primary responsibility for solar plant performance and site optimisation.
• Perform pre-planned and reactive maintenance across solar farms.
• Compile reports of completed works and mentor junior technicians.

Skills

Attention to detail

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

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 Bristol 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.
• Compile reports of completed works.
• Liaise with internal and external teams, including in-house LV/HV personnel, grounds team, and external subcontractors when required.
• Provide mentoring and training to junior technicians where needed.
• Participate in the company's on-call rota for non-working hours, including Bank Holidays and weekends (1 weekend in every 5), with on-call allowances.

Professional qualifications

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

Personal skills

• A 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 depending on experience.
• 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 acts as an employment agency for this vacancy. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, age, creed, or other protected characteristics, and comply with all relevant UK legislation.

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Candidates must demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is committed to the government's Confident Employer initiative. We aim to respond to all applicants; however, if you do not hear back within 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.