Field Service Engineer – Solar Inverters
UK Based
£30,000 - £40,000 DOE + excellent benefits and truck
Introduction
Astute are exclusively partnered with a market leader who manufacture and sell their own brand of inverter technology into the UK solar market. We’re looking for a Field Service Engineer to join the Service division, offering excellent maintenance and technical support to their customers. This is a varied role which will include onsite service and maintenance up and down the country on large-scale solar assets.
Roles & Responsibilities
Reporting to the Service Team Leader, you will be responsible for:
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Providing independent on-site maintenance, and repair of inverters for photovoltaic plant
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Supporting on large-scale projects products with a focus on high/medium voltage
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Carrying out training sessions for Field Service Engineers or the client’s partners and provider
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Analysis of complex faults in PV-plants from office, home or on-site
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Discussions with the Regional Senior Experts of issues in the market and feedback to central hub
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Answering and processing incoming customer queries and error messages sent to the centralised service line (ad hoc basis, when required)
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Providing instant customer support so that issues on solar inverters systems can easily be resolved from a remote location.
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On an Ad-hoc basis, you will be required to handle services, including managing sub-contractors and site-specific tasks to be flexible and available, should the need arise for weekend on call / standby
Skills & Qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
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A higher education with an electrical bias, ie degree / HNC / HND and at least 17th edition
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3 years’ experience servicing and maintaining inverter or power electronic systems.
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Ideally has very good knowledge of high voltage and measurement equipment as well as occupational health and safety regulations
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Previous experience repairing electrical equipment, ideally power electronics.
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Must be proficient using MS Office and SAP and a basic understanding of IP network technology.
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Is willing and flexible to travel nationally and attend training in Europe when required.
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UK driving licence.
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Has very good English language skills; second language skills would be an asset.
Salary & Package
What’s on offer for this exciting role:
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Salary of £30,000 - £40,000
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Company truck
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Group Income Protection
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Group Life Assurance
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36 days holiday (inc. Bank Holidays)
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Company pension, phone, and retail discounts scheme
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Personal development
How to apply?
To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 02393 910 037 to speak to Charlotte Jones who can tell you more.
