Junior Field Service Engineer – South West

Field Operations – Remote

Salary: circa £33k plus vehicle (and all equipment), fantastic benefits package

Location: Dorset & Dorchester

The Role

A leading renewable energy operator is seeking a Junior Field Service Engineer to join its South West field operations team. This role offers the opportunity to develop technical expertise while playing a vital part in the maintenance and optimisation of large-scale solar PV systems.

The Junior Field Service Engineer will be responsible for carrying out preventative and corrective maintenance, fault-finding, and system testing on ground-mounted solar PV installations. Working to high standards of safety and performance, this role provides hands-on experience in the renewable energy sector with strong opportunities for career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, testing, and remedial work on solar PV systems.
• Assist in the installation of new solar PV and wind systems.
• Deliver preventative maintenance in line with annual schedules.
• Conduct corrective maintenance and fault finding within assessed competencies.
• Report site activities daily through CMMS or manual reports.
• Complete accurate electrical testing records suitable for audit.
• Supervise and coordinate third-party contractors on site.
• Carry out risk assessments, follow method statements, and ensure compliance with H&S standards.
• Report near misses and site issues promptly to line management.
• Ensure confidentiality and data security in line with GDPR regulations.
• Support additional tasks as reasonably requested by management.

Required Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in electrical engineering (City & Guilds, EAL, etc.).
• City & Guilds 17th/18th Edition BS7671 Wiring Regulations (or working towards).
• Substation awareness training.
• Full clean manual UK driving licence.

Essential Experience

• 2+ years in electrical maintenance, fault finding, and repair of LV AC/DC systems.
• Strong computer literacy (Microsoft Office, CMMS, reporting software).
• Ability to read and interpret SLDs and technical schematics.

Key Competencies

• Inverter PPM & fault finding.
• Substation PPM.
• DC string testing and repair.
• UPS maintenance (basic).
• Combiner box PPM & thermal inspections.
• LV component replacement and repair.
• Safe isolation of LV AC/DC and generated supplies.

Preferred Experience

• 2+ years solar PV O&M experience on utility-scale sites.
• Network diagnostics & remote communications.
• Knowledge of central/string inverters (with manufacturer training desirable).
• Understanding of power electronics and generation equipment.
• Familiarity with CCTV systems.

Additional Information

• Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:30 (Winter) / 08:00–17:30 (Summer). Occasional evenings, weekends, or bank holidays may be required.
• Travel: Field-based role with occasional overnight stays and potential overseas training opportunities.
• Safety: Must comply with fire, health, safety, biosecurity, and confined spaces protocols at all times.

Why Join?

This role offers the chance to develop hands-on technical expertise within a growing renewable energy sector. The successful candidate will gain exposure to utility-scale solar PV systems, with the opportunity to grow into more senior engineering roles over time.