Melanie Noble

Astute’s Renewables team is exclusively partnering with a utility scale solar O&M company to recruit a Junior Field Service Engineer for its sites in Bristol and the surrounding areas. This role comes with a salary of £32,000 - £36,000 DOE, company van and provides an excellent opportunity to move into the utility scale solar world. If you’re a qualified electrician and are looking to get into the renewable energy sector, then submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Head of Operations you will:

• Assisting with planned inspection and maintenance according to legal, technical, manufacturer and contractual requirements. Learning around reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and standard operating procedures
• Performing reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and resolution in a timely manner
• Carrying out site surveys requests as required
• Compiling accurate and appropriate documentation for both internal and external stakeholders in a precise and timely manner
• Keeping accurate and detailed records of electrical testing, High Voltage and safety documents that are suitable for audit
• Ensuring that work output meets technical quality, reliability, cost, and productivity
• Complying with the company Health & Safety Policy

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Qualifications or equivalent
• 17th/18th (preferably) edition wiring regulations
• Ideally at least a year’s experience in electrical installation/maintenance work in either an industrial, commercial or even domestic capacity
• Full UK licence

Personal skills The Field Service Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Keen to get into renewables A real passion for renewable technologies such as solar PV, battery storage etc
• Happy to travel around to sites in a field-based role

Salary and benefits of the Junior Field Service Engineer role

• Salary of between £32,000 to £36,000 Depending on experience
• Company vehicle
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Great opportunity to get into renewable energy

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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 looking to recruit a Field Service Engineer to join their team, covering the North Bristol area, with occasional travel as required. This Field Service Engineer role offers a salary of up to £40,000, 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 a Field Service Engineer with solar experience and are looking to join a business that values professionalism, reliability, and continuous improvement — apply today with your CV Responsibilities and Duties: Reporting to the Service Team Leader, you will:

• Visual inspection activities, cleaning and report to management team.
• Routine maintenance activities on modules, inverters, cables and connectors, DC and AC distribution boxes.
• Routine maintenance activities on module mounting systems, fence and gates, inverter and transformer stations.
• Routine maintenance activities on monitoring and communication equipment.
• Routine maintenance activities on security system devices.
• Fault finding on electrical components by means of visual inspections or professional site measurement activities.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Certification or equivalent.
• At least five years’ experience in industrial electrical installation and maintenance.
• Previous Solar PV maintenance experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of DC electrical systems, high-voltage equipment, and occupational health & safety regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Personal skills We are looking for someone with the following:

• Willing and flexible to travel to sites as and when required
• Strong in problem-solving and able to work under pressure.
• Passionate about renewable energy and high-quality service delivery.

Salary and benefits of the Field Service Engineer role  

• Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience
• Company vehicle and Fuel Card
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension scheme & company sick pay
• Regular wellbeing check-ins & team-building days
• Supportive culture with social events
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

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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:

• Plan and allocate team resources effectively to meet operational goals.
• Review and analyse historic work orders to identify trends and improve performance.
• Monitor team KPIs and deliver regular feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Support quotation preparation and review of technical procedures and equipment.
• Act as the key interface between Project Managers and on-site field teams.
• Provide technical guidance and day-to-day support to engineers and technicians.
• Deliver updates on policy or procedural changes clearly and consistently.
• Lead regular team meetings, 1-to-1 reviews, and performance appraisals.
• Source and assess local contractors to support peak workloads or special projects.
• Manage van stock and tooling levels to ensure field team efficiency.
• Support with O&M duties as required.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Certification or equivalent.
• At least five years’ experience in industrial electrical installation and maintenance.
• Previous Solar PV maintenance experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of DC electrical systems, high-voltage equipment, and occupational health & safety regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Fiix or CMMS platforms would be an advantage.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Personal skills We are looking for someone with the following:

• Willing and flexible to travel to sites as and when required
• Strong in problem-solving and able to work under pressure.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to leadership.
• Passionate about renewables, team development, and service excellence.
• Organised and dependable, with a continuous improvement mindset.

Salary and benefits of the Field Service Engineer role  

• Starting salary of £40,000 with £5,000 uplift for leadership duties.
• Pay increases in line with additional internal certification gained (paid for training by the company)
• Company vehicle and Fuel Card
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension scheme & company sick pay
• Regular wellbeing check-ins & team-building days
• Supportive culture with social events
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

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Astute’s Renewables team is exclusively partnering with a leading renewable energy company, a market leader in solar operations, to recruit a Field Service Engineer covering the South of England, with occasional travel for business needs. The role involves onsite service and maintenance of large-scale solar assets. This strategically important Field Service Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £40k plus a vehicle. If you’re a Field Service Engineer with solar experience and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people first, upload your CV to apply today! Responsibilities and Duties: Reporting to the Service Team Leader, you will:

• Visual inspection activities, cleaning and report to management team.
• Routine maintenance activities on modules, inverters, cables and connectors, DC and AC distribution boxes.
• Routine maintenance activities on module mounting systems, fence and gates, inverter and transformer stations.
• Routine maintenance activities on monitoring and communication equipment.
• Routine maintenance activities on security system devices.
• Fault finding on electrical components by means of visual inspections or professional site measurement activities.

Professional Qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Certification or equivalent.
• At least five years’ experience in industrial electrical installation and maintenance.
• Previous Solar PV maintenance experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of DC electrical systems, high-voltage equipment, and occupational health & safety regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Personal Skills: The Field Service Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Willing and flexible to travel to sites as and when required
• Strong in problem-solving and able to work under pressure.
• Passionate about renewable energy and high-quality service delivery.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary: £38,000 - £40,000
• Company vehicle with fuel card
• 25 days of annual leave plus Bank holidays 
• Great company culture and regular social events 
• Bonus programme 
• Pension scheme 

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Astute’s Renewable Team is partnering with a renewable energy provider with a commitment to professional development and sustainability within the solar industry, to recruit a Service Technician for a field-based role covering Colchester and surrounding areas. The Service Technician role comes with a salary between £45,000-£61,500 depending on experience, as well as company van & fuel card. If you’re an electrically bias Technician or Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.   Responsibilities and duties of the Service Technician role Reporting to the Operations Manager you will:  

• Performing both planned preventative and reactive maintenance on electrical, mechanical, communications, structural, and security systems.
• Identifying and rectifying faults within solar PV and battery storage systems.
• Conducting inspections, completing detailed reports and work orders, and maintaining accurate site documentation.
• Overseeing site and vehicle stock control while ensuring all work is carried out safely and in compliance with regulations.
• Supervising contractors, delivering site inductions, and promoting safe systems of work.
• Participating in a weekend on-call rota to provide out-of-hours support.
• Travelling to assist other regions when required, including overnight stays.
• Engaging in ongoing technical, on-site, and classroom-based training, with opportunities for international training.
• Demonstrating a strong commitment to environmental responsibility and biodiversity by proactively supporting site upkeep and sustainability initiatives.
• Happy to participate in an on-call rota (1 in 3 weekends).

  Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Qualified Electrician or Electrical Engineer (BS7671).
• Inspection & testing experience (C&G 2391 52 or equivalent or working towards).

  Personal Skills The Service Technician role would suit someone who is: •           Strong background in solar PV installation and maintenance, utility-scale experience is ideal. •           Experience with inverters/PCS (SMA, Sungrow, Power Electronics, Gamesa, etc.) highly desirable. •           HV experience preferred (Switchgear, transformers; AP/SAP training up to 33kV advantageous). •           Great problem-solving ability and confidence working independently. •           A proactive attitude, good communication skills and a steady approach •           Enjoy working outdoors in all weather. •           Full clean UK driving licence.   Salary and benefits of the Service Technician role Details

• Starting salary between £45,000-£55,000 (without HV) or up to £61,500 with HV.
• Bonus scheme
• Van, tools and fuel card
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private health care
• Life insurance
• Pension

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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 looking to recruit a Field Service Engineer to join their team, covering the Aberdeen area, with occasional travel as required. This Field Service Engineer role offers a salary of up to £40,000, 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 a Field Service Engineer with solar experience and are looking to join a business that values professionalism, reliability, and continuous improvement — apply today with your CV Responsibilities and Duties: Reporting to the Service Team Leader, you will:

• Visual inspection activities, cleaning and report to management team.
• Routine maintenance activities on modules, inverters, cables and connectors, DC and AC distribution boxes.
• Routine maintenance activities on module mounting systems, fence and gates, inverter and transformer stations.
• Routine maintenance activities on monitoring and communication equipment.
• Routine maintenance activities on security system devices.
• Fault finding on electrical components by means of visual inspections or professional site measurement activities.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Certification or equivalent.
• At least five years’ experience in industrial electrical installation and maintenance.
• Previous Solar PV maintenance experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of DC electrical systems, high-voltage equipment, and occupational health & safety regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Personal skills We are looking for someone with the following:

• Willing and flexible to travel to sites as and when required
• Strong in problem-solving and able to work under pressure.
• Passionate about renewable energy and high-quality service delivery.

Salary and benefits of the Field Service Engineer role  

• Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience plus pay increases upon completion of training competencies.
• Company vehicle and Fuel Card
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension scheme & company sick pay
• Regular wellbeing check-ins & team-building days
• Supportive culture with social events
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

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Astute’s Renewables team is proud to be partnering with an established and growing operations and maintenance provider focused on large-scale solar energy projects across the UK and internationally. We’re looking for a Technical O&M Support Engineer who blends hands-on electrical knowledge with analytical skills and a problem-solving mindset. In this role, you’ll be providing advanced remote support to field teams, analysing system performance, and supporting the technical resolution of complex issues across a broad solar portfolio. If you're currently providing remote or second-line support in the solar or electrical O&M space and you're ready to step into a more autonomous, international-facing role — we’d love to hear from you. Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the O&M Team Leader, you will:

• Provide advanced remote support for field engineers, diagnosing and resolving complex faults
• Analyse system data (SCADA, inverter portals) to spot issues and improve performance
• Collaborate with on-site teams to identify and address systemic issues, helping reduce downtime and optimise asset performance
• Lead or support RCA investigations and escalate to manufacturers when needed
• Create and maintain technical documentation and repair guides
• Support commissioning, retrofit works, and attend site when remote solutions aren't viable
• Collaborate with internal teams and international subsidiaries on recurring issues and best practice
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, KPI tracking, and the onboarding of junior engineers
• Act as a technical liaison across your team and management, contributing to work order planning and weekly operational meetings

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Around 5 years’ experience in electrical installation or maintenance in the solar O&M sector
• Strong knowledge of inverters, communication protocols, and remote monitoring systems
• Experience with SCADA platforms and confident interpreting electrical schematics and SLDs
• Familiarity with root cause analysis techniques and hands-on troubleshooting
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in electrical installation or similar qualification
• Proven track record of working closely with OEMs and field teams to resolve technical faults

Personal skills We are looking for someone with the following:

• Demonstrate a methodical and analytical approach to technical problem-solving
• Communicate clearly and confidently across technical and non-technical teams
• Take initiative in developing documentation and improving internal processes
• Remain calm and solutions-focused when addressing complex or high-pressure issues
• Be self-motivated, organised, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Show a collaborative mindset, with a willingness to support and mentor colleagues

Salary and benefits of the Technical O&M Support Engineer role  

• Salary £55,000 depending on experience
• Company vehicle for site visits
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension scheme & company sick pay
• Company mobile phone & laptop provided
• "Wellness Wednesday" mindfulness time weekly
• Regular wellbeing check-ins & team-building days
• Supportive culture with social events
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

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Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with one of the world’s largest wind turbine manufacturers to recruit a Local Operations Manager to support teams in the Oola region, Ireland. The Local Operations Manager role comes with a competitive salary plus bonus and pension scheme and great career progression opportunities. If you have a technical background in wind (or a similar sector) and enjoy managing performance, people, and budgets across remote teams, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties As a Local Operations Manager you will:  

• Overall accountability for QHSE within the service area, ensuring full compliance with internal standards and external regulations, and acting as a visible role model for safety and quality.
• Full responsibility for operational performance, ensuring optimal availability and reliability of wind turbine generators across the service area.
• Ownership of financial and commercial performance, including budget planning, cost control, and delivery against agreed targets.
• Leadership of site teams, including delegation to team leads, performance management, and ensuring all work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to required standards.
• Recruitment, onboarding, development, and retention of service employees, including identification of training needs and succession planning to build a high-performing team.
• Development and implementation of effective staffing and resource plans, including inventory and stock management.
• Monitoring, analysing, and reporting on KPIs and operational data to drive continuous improvement, address performance gaps, and share best practice.
• Oversight of site operations including safety audits, facilities management, large-scale operations (e.g. major component exchanges), and improvement initiatives.
• Management of customer operational topics, ensuring clear, collaborative communication and strong working relationships with stakeholders and project teams.
• Driving efficiency, competitiveness, and business growth initiatives, including service handovers from build to operations and planning for new or relocated service points

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Proven leadership experience within the wind industry or a comparable technical sector.
• Completed apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on experience in Mechanical or Electrical engineering would be preferred.
• Solid working knowledge of commercial and financial controls, with experience managing budgets, KPIs, and overall financial performance.
• Demonstrated experience managing remote, field-based teams.
• Strong people management skills, with the ability to oversee the full spectrum of team performance, development, and engagement
• Must hold Driving Licence

    Personal skills The Local Operations Manager role would suit someone who is:  

• Able to work at heights, outside in all conditions when needed.
• Collaborative team player with proactive attitude.
• Had excellent decision-making, planning, and prioritisation capabilities.
• Effective with delegation and workload management
• Agile and able to adapt in a fast-paced industry.
• Strong customer-focused mindset.

    Salary and benefits of the Local Operations Manager role  

• Competitive Salary depending on experience
• Up to 10% company bonus
• Car Allowance
• Progression opportunities with clear structure to support you in your development.
• 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme, Cycle Scheme, EAP Scheme

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Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading renewable energy operator to recruit an Electrical Engineer for offshore wind assets across the UK and Ireland. This role will focus primarily on supporting the electrical operation and maintenance of a major offshore wind farm based in Scotland, while also contributing to engineering support across a wider portfolio of offshore assets. This position offers a competitive salary, a strong benefits package, and the opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and improving critical offshore renewable energy infrastructure. If you’re an experienced Electrical Engineer with power generation or renewable energy experience and are looking to work within a highly skilled asset operations team, then submit your CV to apply today.   Responsibilities and duties of the Electrical Engineer role   Reporting to the Technical Services Manager you will:  

• Provide in-field electrical engineering expertise across offshore wind assets.
• Support Area Managers, technicians, and contractors with HV and LV electrical equipment maintenance and fault resolution.
• Assist with planned preventative maintenance and corrective works across electrical balance of plant and generation equipment.
• Develop and review maintenance scopes, work instructions and quality plans.
• Manage technical queries raised by internal teams, contractors and suppliers.
• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance asset performance, reliability and efficiency.
• Contribute to asset modification and change management processes, ensuring updates and repairs are documented correctly.
• Review and update electrical drawings, single line diagrams and test documentation.
• Identify and categorise operational risks, ensuring they are recorded in appropriate risk registers.

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Minimum HNC/HND in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience installing, maintaining or testing HV equipment such as switchgear, transformers, cables, joints and terminations.
• Previous experience working within power generation, utilities, or renewable energy sectors.
• NEBOSH or IOSH qualification (or equivalent) desirable.
• Offshore wind experience is advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence.

  Personal skills   The Electrical Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• A proven technical leader capable of delivering engineering solutions and supporting operational teams.
• Highly committed to health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Strong in defect management and prioritisation.
• Comfortable working offshore at height and climbing turbines when required.
• Excellent at building relationships with internal teams, contractors and external stakeholders.
• Flexible and willing to travel across the UK and Ireland when required.

  Salary and benefits of the Electrical Engineer role  

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Market-leading pension scheme
• Flexible benefits package including electric vehicle leasing and health insurance options
• Enhanced parental leave
• Discounts and employee pricing schemes
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

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