Job Description
Net Zero People are working with a leading Solar Developer in the UK and we are looking for a Regional Team Leader for Field Service Engineers on utility field solar farms.\n\nAre you an experienced solar professional ready to lead a team and drive performance in one of the UK’s fastest-growing renewable energy sectors? We're looking for a Field Service Engineer – Regional Team Lead to take charge of a regional field service team, delivering exceptional maintenance and leadership across utility-scale solar PV systems.\n\nAbout the Role:\n\nAs a Regional Team Lead, you’ll manage a dedicated team of Field Service Engineers and General Operatives in your region. You’ll split your time between leadership responsibilities and hands-on engineering, ensuring the safe, compliant, and high-quality maintenance of ground-mounted solar PV systems.\n\nThis is a pivotal role that blends technical excellence with people management.
You’ll oversee everything from performance reviews and health & safety compliance to supporting corrective maintenance on-site.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\n * \n\n Lead, coach and manage your regional field service team\n\n * \n\n Ensure all PPM and corrective maintenance is completed on schedule and to a high standard\n\n * \n\n Conduct performance reviews, manage absences, rotas, and holiday approvals\n\n * \n\n Oversee health & safety compliance and create region-specific risk assessments and method statements\n\n * \n\n Take an active role in site maintenance, testing, and fault finding\n\n * \n\n Coordinate third-party contractors and ensure compliance with H&S regulations\n\n * \n\n Report on team activities and escalate issues to senior leadership when necessary\n\nWhat We’re Looking For:\n\nQualifications (Essential):\n\n * \n\n Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Qualification\n\n * \n\n C&G 2399-13 & 2399-14 – Solar PV Installation & Maintenance\n\n * \n\n C&G 2391-52 – Test & Inspect\n\n * \n\n SSSTS, SMSTS, or IOSH Managing Safely\n\nExperience (Essential):\n\n * \n\n 3+ years' experience in utility-scale Solar PV O&M\n\n * \n\n Strong knowledge of network diagnostics, remote comms, LV/HV systems\n\n * \n\n Excellent computer skills including CMMS, MS Office, and reporting tools\n\n * \n\n Working knowledge of CCTV systems and electrical testing\n\n * \n\n Health & safety site management experience\n\nDesirable Extras:\n\n * \n\n C&G 17/18th Edition Wiring Regs\n\n * \n\n Experience managing field teams, performance tracking, rotas\n\n * \n\n G59/G99 & central/string inverter knowledge\n\n * \n\n Understanding of earthing systems and protection relays