Field Services Engineer

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Stern Energy
Specialized operator offering technical services for construction, maintenance, and management of photovoltaic systems.
Maintain and service utility-scale solar PV installations across the UK
25 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
England, United Kingdom
Field
Company Size
160 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Project Management
Consulting
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Photovoltaic Systems
Solar Energy
Industrial
Energy
Construction
Operation & Maintenance (O&M)
Asset Management
Revamping and Repowering
Role
What you would be doing
equipment maintenance
visual inspection
subcontractor management
reactive maintenance
corrective actions
security maintenance
  • Routine maintenance activities on monitoring and communication equipment (data logger, routers, sensors, etc.);
  • Visual inspection activities, cleaning and report to management team;
  • Engage and manage subcontractors;
  • Routine maintenance activities on module mounting systems, fence and gates, inverter and transformer stations (excluding equipment);
  • Called to perform reactive and corrective maintenance activities as well as, from time to time to manage subcontractors and control quality of activities performed.
  • Execute corrective measures to keep the system available;
  • Routine maintenance activities on modules, inverters, cables and connectors, DC and AC distribution boxes;
  • Routine maintenance activities on security system devices (cameras, barriers, etc.);
What you bring
nvq level3
pv systems
high voltage
testing tools
3-5 years
health safety

The right candidate shall have experience in the electrical installation and maintenance of industrial sites and specific knowledge of DC electrical systems. You will have previous experience or technical knowledge of photovoltaic systems and High voltage systems. Good dexterity and confidence on using basic electrical equipment such as multi-meters and insulation testers is required.

We have a dedicated internal team of specifically qualified, multi-disciplined engineers boasting significant expertise, all of whom are solution providers.

The site technician shall give availability on working from time to time during weekends and bank holidays.

  • Problem-solving mindset
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
  • NVQ Level 3 electrical certification.
  • Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices.
  • Valid and clean car driving license;
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
  • Fault finding on electrical components by means of visual inspections or professional site measurement activities (thermal imaging, insulation tester, etc.);
  • Proficiency in using electrical testing tools
  • Proven experience or technical knowledge of photovoltaic (PV) systems.
  • Strong communication skills
  • Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in electrical installation and maintenance, preferably in industrial or utility-scale environments.
  • Toil mechanism - built up for hours worked in the week which can be used in the form of TOIL or accumulated and paid at the end of the financial year.
Benefits
  • Pension scheme
  • Inflation support scheme
  • Team building days
  • Company mobile phone
  • Extensive learning and development programme
  • Regular wellbeing check-ins
  • Bonus scheme
  • Company sick pay
  • Hours worked for call outs to be paid at the end of each month.
  • 25 days of annual leave plus Bank holidays
  • Employee Assistant programme
  • Vehicle with fuel cards
  • Great company culture and regular social events
  • Wellness Wednesday for 30 minutes every week for mindfulness on top of lunch break
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
Founded 2008
Establishment Year
The company was established in 2008 with a focus on empowering large-scale solar energy projects.
6 Countries
Geographic Footprint
Operates across six European countries, showcasing significant geographic expansion.
2 GWp Portfolio
O&M Capacity
Maintains and operates a portfolio exceeding 2 GWp in solar energy projects.
$10-50M
Annual Revenue
Generates annual revenue between $10 million and $50 million, reflecting strong financial health.
  • Evolved from early design and consulting into full-cycle capabilities: constructing, managing, maintaining, and revamping PV systems.
  • Typical projects include ground- and roof-mounted industrial PV systems equipped with the latest tech and rigorous HSE protocols.
  • Expertise extends to revamping inverters and modules, repowering systems, and automated asset management of large solar portfolios.
  • An unusual hallmark: surgical-precision 'revamping', turning aged PV plants into high-efficiency assets tailored to each site.
Culture + Values
  • EXPERTISE
  • RESPONSE
  • TRANSPARENCY
  • PASSION
Environment + Sustainability
1.4 GW
Under Management
Managing a substantial portfolio of solar energy capacity across multiple countries.
500+
Photovoltaic Plants
Operates an extensive network of solar power stations in key European markets.
  • Offers end-to-end services for utility-scale and industrial photovoltaic systems.
  • Facilitates energy transition via ground-mounted and roof-mounted industrial-scale PV projects.
Inclusion & Diversity
  • No publicly available strategy or outcomes related to DEI on official site or LinkedIn
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