Astute’s Renewables are proud to be working with one of Europe’s leading solar O&M specialists, supporting their continued UK growth. We are now recruiting for a Regional Field Service Team Lead, a key leadership role focused on effective team coordination, performance management, and driving operational excellence across the field service team.
This role offers a salary of up to £45,000, along with a company vehicle and fuel card, and the opportunity to work within a supportive, expert-led environment focused on delivering high-quality service to large-scale solar assets.
If you’re currently a Field Service Engineer with large scale solar experience ready to step into a leadership role, apply today with your CV
Responsibilities and Duties:
Reporting to the Senior Management team, you will:
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Plan and allocate team resources effectively to meet operational goals.
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Review and analyse historic work orders to identify trends and improve performance.
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Monitor team KPIs and deliver regular feedback to drive continuous improvement.
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Support quotation preparation and review of technical procedures and equipment.
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Act as the key interface between Project Managers and on-site field teams.
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Provide technical guidance and day-to-day support to engineers and technicians.
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Deliver updates on policy or procedural changes clearly and consistently.
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Lead regular team meetings, 1-to-1 reviews, and performance appraisals.
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Source and assess local contractors to support peak workloads or special projects.
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Manage van stock and tooling levels to ensure field team efficiency.
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Support with O&M duties as required.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
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NVQ Level 3 Electrical Certification or equivalent.
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At least five years’ experience in industrial electrical installation and maintenance.
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Previous Solar PV maintenance experience is essential.
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Strong knowledge of DC electrical systems, high-voltage equipment, and occupational health & safety regulations.
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Proficiency in MS Office and Fiix or CMMS platforms would be an advantage.
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Full, clean UK driving licence.
Personal skills
We are looking for someone with the following:
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Willing and flexible to travel to sites as and when required
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Strong in problem-solving and able to work under pressure.
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Self-motivated and able to work independently.
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Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to leadership.
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Passionate about renewables, team development, and service excellence.
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Organised and dependable, with a continuous improvement mindset.
Salary and benefits of the Field Service Engineer role
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Starting salary of £40,000 with £5,000 uplift for leadership duties.
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Pay increases in line with additional internal certification gained (paid for training by the company)
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Company vehicle and Fuel Card
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25 days annual leave + bank holidays
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Pension scheme & company sick pay
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Regular wellbeing check-ins & team-building days
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Supportive culture with social events
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Ongoing training and development opportunities
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