Field Service Engineer (Solar PV)

Field Service Engineer (Solar PV) - Cardiff
31,000 - 36,000 + Vehicle & Fuel Card

Our client is a vertically integrated Operations and Maintenance specialist for utility scale ground mounted solar farms in the UK and Europe.

You will be joining a highly experienced and well-trained team managing one of the largest portfolios in the UK.

In return you will be rewarded with a high level of job satisfaction, training and proven career progression within a stable industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for maintaining the operation and production of solar parks.
• Regular reporting to the Senior Engineer and working to tight schedules, the role will be based from home and will require regular travel and some overnight stays, with all expenses paid.
• You will ensure timely and planned operations are delivered to the highest standards, together with fault finding and reporting to Head Office.
• Electrical inspection of the plant, to include DC and LV/HV sides of the production
• Testing and resolution of the electrical systems, producing electrical certificates, together with ancillary items such as CCTV, communication centres and weather stations
• Mechanical checks and maintenance to the structure and buildings within the site, ensuring all equipment is clean and functioning correctly
• Grounds Maintenance, Checking fencing and perimeter security systems, vegetation growth, ensuring the site is always well presented
• Conduct regular and planned visits to multiple sites while also managing unplanned response to issues as they arise.
• Managing stock and requisitions with the assistance of Head Office
• Attend regular meetings with senior management at Head Office
• Reporting of any abnormalities to the Senior Engineer and resolution of problems
• Work according to company Integrated Management System to help achieve Quality, H&S and Environmental objectives.

Skills preferred:

• Experience in mechanical or electrical maintenance
• C&G 2391 Inspection and Testing preferred
• Practical construction experience and Solar PV Knowledge an advantage
• Full and clean UK driving Licence
• A can do and practical mind set is essential for this varied role

In return our client will offer:

31,000 - 36,000 Per annum
Vehicle & Fuel card
Continous support and training along with investment to assist in development.

If you feel you have the necessary skills to fulfil this position or would like to simply find out more, please apply or reach out to (url removed)