Commercial Solar PV Electrician

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, experienced, and highly motivated Electrician to join our fast-growing team. As a key member of our engineering department, you'll be working principally on Solar PV installations across our commercial sites, ensuring every project reflects our commitment to elite technical standards.

With excellent communication skills, you'll collaborate closely with a dedicated team to ensure that all solar installations meet our high benchmarks for quality and safety. You'll also be the key point of contact for customers, ensuring their questions are answered and they remain informed and confident throughout the installation process.

Key Responsibilities

• Solar PV Installation: Execute the full electrical scope of Solar PV projects on commercial sites, maintaining a high level of precision and craft.
• Inspections & Testing: Lead the rigorous electrical testing and commissioning of solar arrays to ensure peak performance and full regulatory compliance.
• Strategic Project Delivery: Manage on-site tasks methodically, ensuring installations are completed to budget and within specified timescales with minimal supervision.
• Safety & Compliance: Take full ownership of site-specific Health & Safety regulations, ensuring a safe working environment for the team and the client.
• Technical Client Liaison: Act as the face of the company on-site, presenting technical concepts to customers and addressing any concerns with professional clarity.
• Operational Coordination: Work in sync with the office team regarding materials and logistics to ensure seamless project execution.
• Documentation Excellence: Maintain accurate records and project documentation, contributing to the continual improvement of our installation standards.

What you'll need to succeed

We're looking for a skilled and motivated Commercial Electrical Engineer to join our team. You'll bring strong technical expertise, a passion for renewable energy, and a commitment to high-quality work. We value individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and can deliver innovative solutions while working collaboratively.

Essential

• C+G Level 3, Apprentice-trained Electrician
• Trained or updated to the 18th Edition Regs
• Commercial experience
• ECS (Gold Card JIB) or equivalent certification
• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Creative problem-solving abilities and clear communication skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Qualification in Electrical Engineering
• Willing to travel and stay away as required for projects that require this.

Desirable

• 2391 Inspection and Testing qualification is preferable
• IPAF/PASMA qualifications are desirable
• Knowledge of Solar PV systems is preferable, but full training can be provided

Your base of Operations: Office, warehouse, and beyond

Our head office is in Chippenham, Wiltshire, with additional offices and warehouses in Lincoln, Ringwood (Hampshire), and Kent. For this role, we're looking for candidates based in the Ringwood area. The position may involve some travel, including occasional overnight stays.

Our working hours are 37.5 a week, Monday - Friday.

Benefits you can rely on

🌞 Holiday allowance: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, and an additional day off for your birthday!

🎁 Bonus scheme: Earn annual bonus based on your performance.

🛌 Stay away: £50 a night stay away bonus, as well as a £25 day food allowance when staying away.

💸 Pension Scheme: A solid pension plan to help secure your future and give you peace of mind.

🩺 Health: Employer funded Health Cash Plan, being able to claim back on expenses such as prescriptions, massages, dentist etc.

🌞 Savings: Discounts across our services and products, including renewable energy, solar panels, battery storage and heat pumps.

🦺 Fully provided uniform and PPE.

🛠 Fully provided tools.

🛻 Company van.