Field Engineer, UK

<h3><strong><span style="font-size:16px;">Join a fast-growing company with a purpose! At Fastned you will actively contribute to accelerating the transition to electric mobility.</span></strong><br></h3><p><span style="font-size:16px;">We are looking for a <strong>Field Engineer</strong> to join our Field Operations team in the UK. The Field Operations team is responsible for continuously maintaining our operational charging stations in a perfect state to offer a reliable, safe and customer-friendly charging experience to electric drivers.</span><br></p><h3><strong>Your role</strong></h3><p><span style="font-size:16px;">As a Field Engineer you will play a vital role in our company's success. You will ensure that our charging electrical infrastructure is properly maintained throughout the whole region. This includes our fantastic DC fast chargers, but also other equipment and systems present at our stations (cameras, solar systems, lighting, transformers, civil infrastructure etc). Your work will have a direct impact on the performance of our network, contributing to the reliability of the Fastned charging experience.</span></p><h3><strong>Your overall responsibilities include:</strong></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size:16px;">Driving to stations to perform on-site interventions and diligently repair defective equipment (corrective maintenance)</span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;">Visiting our stations for site inspection on regular basis (preventive maintenance)</span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;">Assessing current state of station infrastructure and identifying and reporting any issue on site</span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;">Documenting all interventions thoroughly in our different systems</span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;">Taking part in stations expansion projects (adding chargers to an existing station) on an ad-hoc basis</span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;">Liaising with the central and technical support teams to provide field insights for specific projects or process optimization</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:16px;">In that role you’ll report to a local Field Operations manager based in UK and work closely with the central Field Maintenance team based in Amsterdam.</span><strong><span style="font-size:16px;"><br></span></strong></p><h3><strong>Who are we looking for?</strong></h3><p><span style="font-size:16px;">You have a technical background in electrical works as proven by electrical qualifications, and you are familiar with current rules and regulations in that domain. You are proactive, independent and solution-oriented, and your profile matches the following requirements:</span><br></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:16px;">You have a valid driver’s license, are ready to drive around to our stations and agree to be away from home to complete a route if necessary</span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;">You are certified to work on electrical installations or willing to get certified</span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;">You have previous experience maintaining DC Chargers</span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;">You are flexible in your working hours and willing to work outside office hours if need be (time being compensated)</span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;">You have good communication skills (verbal and in written) in English</span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;">You are able to travel abroad for onboarding, training or team gatherings</span></li></ul><h3><strong>Our perks</strong></h3><p><span style="font-size:16px;">We work hard to change the world, but we don't forget to recognise &amp; celebrate our successes, big and small. We put a focus on work-life balance, provide you with genuine work flexibility and have family-friendly policies in place. Our benefits include:</span><span style="font-size:16px;"><br></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:16px;">Fully equipped company van with charging expenses covered (incl. for private use);</span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;">Access to our employee stock option plan - we believe in shared value creation;</span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;">Full paid pension by Fastned;</span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;">A training and development budget of £2,600 per year per employee;</span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;">Daily vegetarian lunches, snacks &amp; drinks provided at our office locations;</span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;">Daily vegetarian lunches, snacks &amp; drinks provided at our offices</span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;">Other perks include flexible working hours and the working gear of your choice.</span></li></ul><h3><strong>Interested?</strong></h3><p><span style="font-size:16px;">We would love to have a conversation with you! Apply now, send us your CV and explain in your motivation letter why you’re excited about joining our mission to provide freedom to electric drivers and speeding up the energy transition.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size:16px;">The recruitment process consists of 3 stages:</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:16px;">A first video call with our recruiter to find out more about Fastned &amp; our company culture;</span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;">An onsite interview with the UK Field Operations Manager and Field Maintenance Manager</span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;">A virtual coffee chat with UK Country Manager</span></li></ul><p><em><span style="font-size:16px;">Fastned stands for equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, neurodiversity, disabilities, parental status or any other protected characteristic that makes you unique.</span></em></p>