Senior Engineer - Service
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Position Overview & Specifications
Working for one of the world’s leading EPC service providers in the development, construction and operation of solar power plants.
Key responsibilities
· Routine maintenance, testing, and remedial work on deployed solar PV systems
· Complying with company procedures
· Performing Preventative Maintenance accordingly with the PPM annual plan
· Performing Corrective Maintenance as occurs
· Reporting of activities performed on site, upon any site visit and on a daily basis, through online reporting system.
· Job specific risk assessment, analysis and operational Limitations. Report all near misses to manager
· Supervision and coordination of third party contractors carrying out works on site
· Coordinate third party contractors in order to comply with H&S Regulations
· Keeping accurate and detailed records of electrical testing, that are suitable for audit
· Fault finding for any system that is not performing correctly either on AC or DC systems.
· Alert the manager of any issues
· Comply with all required fire, health and safety requirements for the environment in which you are working, including making yourself aware of the current applicable policies and risk assessments and acting accordingly, and attending any required training. Any other reasonable task as requested by a Manager, Partner or Director of the business Interactions within the company
· Occasional nights away if and when required.
· Weekend rota when trained on remote monitoring systems (additional pay ).
Skills required
· Level 3 City & Guilds/NVQ qualification in Electrical Installations.
· C&G 2382-18
· C&G 2391-52 or equivalent
· HV AP qualification
· Harness Trained (desirable, but training provided if required)
· First Aid Trained
· Fire Marshal
· H/S IOSH qualification (desirable, but training provided if required)
· Central Inverter manufacturer provided training qualifications
· Knowledge of maintenance procedures and ability to follow maintenance schedules
· Knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems such as AC distribution boards, AC & DC combiner boxes, automation panels, etc.
· Knowledge of CCTV systems and SCADA systems
· Knowledge of High Voltage systems, up to 33kV, in terms of switching operations and maintenance
· Good working knowledge of industry instruments and testing equipment such as Digital multimeters, Amp clamp-meters, insulation resistance testers etc.
· 3+ Year in Solar PV O&M both ground mount and roof top installations
· Full clean driving licence
Benefits
· Salary £35,000 - £43,000 rising once experienced with our SCADA software
· W/E rota once qualified, 2 weekends per month earning 6K per annum
· Bonus KPI driven
· Pension ER’s contributions up to 6%
· Full Health cover
· 4 x Life cover
· 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
· Company vehicle
· IT equipment
· Mobile
· Tools
· PPE
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £35,000.00-£430,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
- Quarterly bonus
- Safety bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Peterborough, Cambridgeshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: SRS259
Expected start date: 01/05/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Senior Engineer - Service roles across SRS Ltd.'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,693 - £36,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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