Job Description:

Astute's Renewables team is exclusively partnering with a utility-scale Solar O&M specialist to recruit an HV AP Field Service Engineer for sites across Launceston and the surrounding Cornwall area.

The HV AP Field Service Engineer role offers a salary of £30,000 - £42,000 depending on experience, alongside a company van, tools, and the opportunity to develop a long-term career within the renewable energy sector.

If you're an experienced HV Authorised Person or qualified Electrician looking to transition into the renewable energy industry, then we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Reporting to the Operations Director, you will:

• Perform planned preventative maintenance on HV, LV AC, and LV DC electrical systems across multiple sites in line with manufacturer guidelines.
• Respond to HV network outages, faults, and equipment failures, carrying out diagnostics and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Inspect, test, maintain, and repair electrical infrastructure, including substations, protection relays, communications equipment, CCTV, and weather monitoring systems.
• Develop and maintain expertise in specialist electrical equipment, including G59, Earth Fault, and Overcurrent Protection Relays.
• Conduct mechanical inspections and maintenance of site infrastructure, security systems, fencing, and associated assets.
• Liaise with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) to coordinate network activities, outages, and operational requirements.
• Complete accurate maintenance records, technical reports, and certification documentation.
• Manage spare parts inventory and maintain compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Qualification or equivalent.
• City & Guilds 2391 Testing & Inspection.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• High Voltage AP Qualification would be advantageous.
• At least one year's experience within an electrical maintenance environment (industrial, commercial, domestic, or utilities).
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Personal skills

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Passionate about renewable energy technologies such as Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Keen to develop a career within the renewable energy sector.
• Comfortable working in a field-based role and travelling between sites.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to learning and development.
• Safety conscious with strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.

Salary and benefits of the HV AP Field Service Engineer role

• Salary £30k - £42k depending on experience
• Overtime opportunities and weekend on-call rota payments.
• Company van and tools provided.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Excellent opportunity to enter and progress within the renewable energy sector

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