Field Services Engineer

Stern Energy Ltd.; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Tees Valley is seeking a Field Service Engineer to perform electrical installation and maintenance in the Darlington/Middlesborough area. The ideal candidate will have experience with photovoltaic systems and a solid understanding of health and safety practices. This full-time role offers an extensive benefits package including annual leave, wellness programs, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Company sick pay

Wellness Wednesday

25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays

Laptop

Vehicle with fuel cards

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in electrical installation and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Valid and clean car driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on photovoltaic systems.
• Engage and manage subcontractors.
• Execute corrective measures to maintain system availability.

Skills

Electrical installation and maintenance

Photovoltaic systems knowledge

Problem-solving mindset

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 3 electrical certification

Tools

Electrical testing tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This range is provided by Stern Energy. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Recruitment Specialist @ Stern Energy | Recruiting in the energy sector

Are you looking for a new challenge and want to embark on a new journey? Then look no further!

At Stern Energy we have an opportunity for a Field Service Engineer in Darlington. This position has come at an exciting time for our fast‑growing company.

Your location: Darlington/Middlesborough area

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 ability and confidence in using basic electrical equipment such as multimeters and insulation testers is required.

Who are we? Stern Energy operates ground‑mounted photovoltaic systems for over 769 MW in the UK. We are among the largest operators in Europe, with activities in 5 countries and over 2.8GW under management. We are specialised in proposing and executing revamping and repowering projects to enhance the performance of the assets we operate.

How do we work?

Our professional commitment is to translate the expertise gained into maximum plant efficiency and maintenance of long‑term performance. We provide an integrated, timely and effective service based on a "Total Quality" approach of experience, know‑how and nationwide services.

We continually invest in equipment and technology to refine our procedures and operating methods; we provide our services through internal staff to ensure autonomy and maximum responsiveness. Transparency is key to our work so that our customers can rely on constant control of the plants and the quality of services provided. Customer relations is our passion to building a lasting relationship of trust.

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

Main responsibilities

• Visual inspection activities, cleaning and reporting to the management team.
• Routine maintenance activities on modules, inverters, cables and connectors, and DC and AC distribution boxes.
• Routine maintenance activities on module mounting systems, fences and gates, and inverter and transformer stations (excluding equipment).
• Routine maintenance activities on monitoring and communication equipment (data loggers, routers, sensors, etc.).
• Routine maintenance activities on security system devices (cameras, barriers, etc.).
• Fault finding on electrical components by means of visual inspections or professional site measurement activities (thermal imaging, insulation tester, etc.).
• Execute corrective measures to keep the system available.
• Engage and manage subcontractors.
• Called to perform reactive and corrective maintenance activities as well as, from time to time, to manage subcontractors and control the quality of activities performed.
• The site technician shall give availability for working from time to time during weekends and bank holidays.

Skills and qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in electrical installation and maintenance, preferably in industrial or utility‑scale environments.
• Proven experience or technical knowledge of photovoltaic (PV) systems.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices.
• Proficiency in using electrical testing tools
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Problem‑solving mindset
• Team player
• Professionalism
• Valid and clean car driving licence.
• NVQ Level 3 electrical certification.

A great benefit package to include:

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company sick pay
• Great company culture and regular social events
• Wellness Wednesday for 30 minutes every week for mindfulness on top of lunch break
• Extensive learning and development programme
• Company mobile phone
• Laptop
• 25 days of annual leave plus Bank holidays
• 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.
• Hours worked for call-outs to be paid at the end of each month.
• standby call-out payments
• Vehicle with fuel cards

At Stern Energy, we are deeply committed to promoting equity and inclusion, and we celebrate the diversity of our team—both those who are with us today and those who will join us in the future. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, gender identity, national origin, religion, social, cultural, or ethnic background, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring decisions are based solely on business needs, job requirements, and qualifications. We strive to be an equal opportunity employer, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is respected and free from discrimination or harassment.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Repair and Maintenance and Services for Renewable Energy

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