About Prolectric

Are you looking for a role where you can tackle the climate crisis and make a real impact on the future of sustainability?

Prolectric’s next-generation technology is accelerating the change to a more sustainable future for businesses, communities, and the planet – and you can be part of that. So far, our products have saved over 29 million tons of CO2 emissions from entering the atmosphere.

We are the off-grid renewable lighting and power specialists. Our cutting-edge solar technology and telematics AI software enables businesses to move away from fossil fuels, helping them meet their carbon saving commitments. We are market leaders, providing sustainable power and lighting to the UK’s biggest industries.

Since 2011, Prolectric has installed thousands of our award winning solar street lights across the UK, developed a range of solar only tower lights and more recently rolled out our range of Solar Hybrid Generator solutions that are taking the UK by storm. Offering huge savings in both fuel costs and CO2 emissions the products are in a rapid growth phase.

Our culture is built around corporate social responsibility, being one of few UK companies to hold a gold CSR accreditation and the UK’s most prestigious business accolade – a Queen’s Award for Sustainable Development.

Your Opportunity

You have an exciting opportunity to join our team as field service/workshop engineer based in the Midlands UK. The primary role is to maintain, service and repair a range of solar tower lighting and off grid solar power generators both at our premises and customers sites.

A successful candidate should possess a methodical approach to investigating electrical & mechanical faults on a variety of equipment, carry out handovers with customers as required and provide clear instruction on the operating procedure of any piece of equipment.

We are looking for a driven individual with a well-established electrical/mechanical background who is passionate about providing quality service to the customer, has a real attention to detail and works well as an individual or within a wider team of technicians to achieve a common goal.

Key Responsibilities in the Role

  • Service and maintain assets in line with planned service schedules and action repairs at various customer locations.
  • Respond to callouts across the midlands (and the rest of the UK where required) in a timely manner to minimise asset downtime.
  • Prepare rental equipment for subsequent hires from our premises based in Lutterworth, Coventry.
  • Attend sites to complete handovers of equipment and to help set up in line with customers’ requirements.
  • Tow equipment to / from site as required.

Skills, Knowledge and Competencies Required

  • City & Guilds / NVQ level 3 in mechanical/auto electrical engineering qualification.
  • Diesel engine & single-phase generator / inverter experience.
  • Excellent communication skills and comfortable with lone working.
  • Ability to prioritise/manage your own workload and think on your feet to resolve a multitude of issues .
  • Must be flexible & be prepared to travel/stay away as the business dictates.
  • Clean current driving license.

Preferred Requirements Include

  • CSCS Card holder
  • The ability to tow (B+E/ C+E)
  • First aid qualification
  • PAT testing

Benefits

We offer a number of employee benefits including paid leave for volunteer work, birthday day off, plus 31 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) rising to 33 days after 2 years’ service.

  • Company Vehicle
  • Profit share scheme (company performance dependant)
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Policy
  • Company socials
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Life Assurance (3x base salary)
  • Private Medical Insurance (after qualifying period)
  • Employee Discount Platform
  • SAYE scheme (after qualifying period)
  • Charity Matching Programme
  • EAP via online Platform
  • 23 days annual leave plus UK Bank Holidays rising to 26 days with length of service
  • Birthday day off
  • Charity Volunteer days (2 per year)

Schedule

  • 8 hour shift (07:30 – 16:00)
  • 40 hours per week
  • Overtime available where necessary/required
  • Monday to Friday
  • On call requirements apply

Required

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a related field/position
  • Full UK driving license
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