Overview
Astute's Renewables team is exclusively retained with a progressive solar plant security business. We are recruiting a Field Installation Engineer to join the specialist renewable energy team. The office is in Northampton, but the role will be primarily field based throughout the UK. The salary is negotiable based on experience, with an opportunity to work in a collaborative, values-led environment focused on innovation, growth, and development.
If you are a hands-on engineer who wants to take ownership, develop your skills, and grow your career, this is an exciting opportunity. You will join an innovative company in the renewables sector that values personal development, offers training opportunities, and supports ambitious engineers to reach their full potential.
Responsibilities and duties
* Reporting to the Project Manager, you will work outdoors in all weather conditions (work is rarely cancelled due to weather).
* Carry out groundworks, including small excavations and pole installations.
* Mount electrical boxes and dry-fit electrical components.
* Perform electrical wiring, splicing, and work with Cat 6 / Cat 7 cabling.
* Install and commission camera systems, optical/infra-red cameras, and access control pads.
* Conduct walk testing and commissioning alongside technical engineers.
* Fault-find and resolve issues on site.
* Undertake other duties as required to support site operations.
Professional qualifications
* CSCS or ECS card is essential.
* NVQ Level 3 electrical qualification and Gold Card would be an advantage.
* Full UK Driving Licence essential; additional heavy machinery licences are a plus.
* Proven experience working outdoors on construction sites or similar.
Personal skills
* The Field Installation Engineer role would suit someone who is willing to work in all weather conditions.
* Understands electrical diagrams, groundworks and civils drawings.
* Has exposure to groundworks previously.
* Is willing to work in a highly mobile role – travelling across the whole of the UK.
Salary and benefits
* Salary £30k-£40k depending on experience.
* Practical Training and Development.
* Pension.
* Discretionary company bonus.
* Company vehicle, fuel card and a mobile phone, as well as the tools to get the job done.
* Accommodation and daily allowances for being away.
* Westfield Health Care Cashback Scheme (dental, optical, physio & more).
* 23 days' annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off (rising with service).
Astute People 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.
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