Their Purpose – A specialist Operations & Maintenance provider supporting utility-scale renewable energy assets across the UK and Europe. They deliver comprehensive O&M services across Solar PV and BESS projects, managing a large operational portfolio with a strong focus on safety, quality and long-term asset performance.
Location &, flexibility – Field Based
Salary & Benefits – Up to £35k + Overtime + on call payments + 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Additional holiday with length of service, company funded training, private health insurance
About the Job:
Our client is looking for a field service engineer to support the inspection, maintenance and repair of renewable energy assets across their respective regions.
Previous solar experience would be beneficial but is not essential. Applications are welcomed from qualified electricians with at least two years’ experience who are interested in developing their careers within renewable energy. Full technical training will be provided, including a structured pathway into high-voltage operations.
- Complete planned preventative and reactive maintenance across renewable energy sites.
- Inspect, test and maintain electrical equipment and associated infrastructure.
- Diagnose electrical faults and complete repairs safely and efficiently.
- Carry out electrical testing, inspections and remedial works.
- Respond to faults, breakdowns and operational issues across the regional portfolio.
- Complete site reports, maintenance records and technical documentation.
- Work in accordance with safe systems of work, risk assessments and company procedures.
- Participate in the on-call rota, currently one weekend per month.
- Support planned weekend work and occasional travel across the wider region.
- Complete company-funded technical and high-voltage training.
- At least two years’ experience as a qualified or time-served electrician.
- Hold one or more of the following qualifications:
- City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing
- BS 7671 18th Edition
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation
- Confident undertaking electrical fault finding, inspection and maintenance.
- Solar PV or wider renewable energy experience is desirable but not essential.
- Safety-focused, dependable and comfortable working independently.
- Willing to participate in planned weekend work and an on-call rota.
- Interested in developing additional high-voltage competencies.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the allocated region.
Please send your CV to Amelia.yates@zero-global.com