Field Service Technician - Renewable Energy

Astute's Renewables team is partnering with a global leader in offering sustainable solutions for the generation of renewable energy and the conversion of waste to resources. Together we are looking for a Field Service Engineer, to work proactively on plant maintenance to improve reliability and efficiency working both mechanically and electrically on equipment.

The Field Service Engineer role comes with a salary up to �45,000 +overtime & company van, this role offers competitive company benefits.

If you're a Plant Engineer and are looking to work for a global company that is driven to support clean energy and offering development and progression opportunities, then upload your CV to apply.

Responsibilities and duties
Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will:

• As a Field Service Technician, your responsibilities include organizing, planning, and performing both scheduled and reactive maintenance on various electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose and repair faults in electrical and mechanical systems, replacing parts as needed to restore equipment to operational status.
• Adjust, optimize, and maintain systems continuously, also providing failure response services.
• Supervise contractors during plant construction and upgrade phases as required.
• Support remote engineers with programming, optimizing, and troubleshooting software/PLC-controlled equipment.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• The candidate must possess electrical qualifications, with at least a current level 3 electrical certification. While the 18th Edition electrical installation qualification is desirable, it is not mandatory.
• An industrial background is preferred, as the role involves extensive mechanical work with pumps, submersible mixers, and other general mechanical equipment.
• Familiarity with anaerobic digestion plants or similar process/plant environments is required.
• Implement measures to enhance plant reliability, efficiency, and performance, ensuring all tasks are performed safely and efficiently.

Personal skills

The Field Service Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Maintain a flexible approach to work, accommodating overtime, UK travel, and regular overnight stays away from home.
• Be organized with a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Always uphold professionalism.
• Possess a full, clean driving license, as the role involves fieldwork and travel across the UK.

Salary and benefits of the Field Service Engineer role

• A starting salary of up to � 45,000 depending on experience.
• Overtime
• Van & Fuel card
• Role specific training such as high risk confined space and working at height.
• Opportunity to develop yourself technically and professionally.

INDREN

Astute Technical Recruitment Limited are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.