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Field Service Engineer - EV & Solar

Gloucestershire

Up to £45000.00 per annum

Permanent

Sector: Renewable Energy

Posted: 01/11/2023

Ref: BBBH23702_1698842580

Field Service Engineer - EV / Solar

Cirencester and Gloucestershire area

Up to £45,000

About the role:

Astute's Renewables team is partnering with one of the most reputable sustainable energy businesses in the UK. They are pioneers in the sector who specialise in developing, constructing, owning, and operating their own renewable energy assets within the industry. They are recruiting for a Field Service Engineer with Solar experience or industrial electrical experience to work in Cirencester and surrounding areas.

The Field service Engineer role is essential to the operation of EV and solar assets comes with a salary of up to £45,000, pension contribution, and electric company vehicle.

If you're an experienced Electrical Engineer with previous working knowledge of the solar industry or industrial scale electrical engineering and are looking to work for an organization that is a major player in the renewables industry, then upload your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties:
Reporting to the Field Service Manager you will:

  • Undertaking planned inspection and maintenance according to legal, technical, manufacturer and contractual requirements.
  • Carrying out site surveys requests as required
  • Performing reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and resolution in a timely manner.
  • Compiling accurate and appropriate documentation for both internal and external stakeholders in a precise and timely manner, this could include detailed records of electrical testing, High Voltage and safety documents for auditing purposes.
  • Complying with the company Health & Safety Policy, including carrying out general housekeeping.
  • Any other duties as required.

Professional qualifications:

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • NVQ Level 3 electrical qualifications or equivalent
  • 17th/18th (preferably) edition wiring regulations
  • Ideally at least a year's experience in electrical/O&M work on utility scale solar sites
  • Battery storage experience is advantageous

Personal skills:

The Field Service Engineer role would suit someone who is:

  • A dynamic and flexible attitude when it comes to occasional call outs and working in other locations.
  • Enthusiasm to work in the renewables industry.
  • Interested in working across a range of renewable technologies within EV and solar.

Salary and benefits of the <job title> role:

  • Salary of up to £45,000, DOE
  • Electric Van provided with charge points on site.
  • Private health, pension, and all company benefits

How to apply?


To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to IParkes@astutetechnical.co.uk or call 07488887434 to speak to Imogen Parkes who can tell you more.

INDREN

Astute Technical Recruitment Limited 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 and Europe. 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.

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