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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
INDREN
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