Field Service Engineer

Field Service Engineer

• Location: South East - Reading, Newbury, Guildford, Basingstoke, Winchester and surrounding areas

• No previous solar experience required

• Competitive salary, annual bonus, pension and additional benefits

• Excellent opportunity for electrically qualified ex-military personnel looking to transition into renewable energy

ABOUT THE CLIENT

We're working with a leading organisation within the renewable energy sector, looking to recruit a Field Service Engineer to support the maintenance and operation of solar farms across the South East.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with an electrical background who is looking to develop their skills within a growing industry. Previous solar experience isn't required, making this an ideal opportunity for electrically qualified individuals, including those transitioning from the Armed Forces.

THE BENEFITS

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• Retention bonus scheme

• Health insurance and pension

• Opportunity to develop specialist renewable energy skills

• Supportive and inclusive working environment

• Long-term career development opportunities

• Opportunity to work within the renewable energy sector

THE FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER ROLE

As a Field Service Engineer, you'll be responsible for maintaining solar farms across the South East, ensuring electrical equipment and systems are operating safely and efficiently.

You'll be working independently across multiple sites, carrying out planned maintenance, identifying faults and supporting repairs to keep operations running smoothly.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across solar farm sites

• Identifying and diagnosing electrical faults

• Inspecting and maintaining electrical components, inverters and monitoring systems

• Ensuring all work is completed in line with Health & Safety procedures

• Producing maintenance reports and keeping accurate records

• Taking responsibility for assigned sites and coordinating with contractors when required

• Travelling between sites across the South East region

FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Recognised electrical qualification, such as a Level 3 NVQ, electrical apprenticeship or equivalent

• 18th Edition / BS7671 electrical regulations qualification

• Good understanding of electrical systems and safe working practices

• Full, clean UK driving licence

• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload

• Willingness to work outdoors and travel between sites

• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn new skills

Previous experience within solar energy is not required. Experience with inverters, electrical maintenance, inspection and testing or HV systems would be advantageous but isn't essential.

We particularly welcome applications from electrically qualified ex-forces personnel looking to transfer their technical skills into a civilian engineering career.

TO BE CONSIDERED

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via .

For further information, please call me on 01244 739 309 / 07519 096 443.

By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS

Field Service Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electrician, Electrical Maintenance, 18th Edition, BS7671, Level 3 NVQ, Renewable Energy, Solar PV, Fault Finding, Ex-Military, RAF, Royal Navy, Army, REME, Electrical Technician