Approved Electrician

Greentech; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company in the United Kingdom is seeking an Approved Electrician with experience in the maintenance of large-scale solar PV plants. The role involves conducting repairs, testing equipment, and managing subcontractors. Candidates should have a Level 3 Technical Certificate in Electrical Installation and a strong understanding of health and safety standards. The company offers flexible working hours, private healthcare, and opportunities to work on interesting projects in the renewable energy sector.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Private healthcare

Pension contributions

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Have at least two years of experience in installation and maintenance of electrical systems for Solar PV sites.
• Hold a vocational qualification in the electrical industry.
• Have additional certifications such as Level 3 BS7671:2018.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and remedial work on solar PV plants.
• Manage subcontractors onsite and assist with quotations.
• Conduct annual testing and inspections of AC equipment.

Skills

Experience in maintenance of solar PV plants

Familiarity with AC/DC electrical test equipment

Understanding of Health & Safety standards

Education

Level 3 Technical Certificate in Electrical Installation

Vocational qualification (NVQ LV3) in electrical industry

National Electrotechnical Training (NET) AM2 certificate

Tools

AC/DC electrical test equipment

MC4 crimpers

Job description

PLEASE MENTION GREENJOBS WHEN RESPONDING TO THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY Approved Electrician Introduction We are looking for a motivated Approved Electrician with experience in the maintenance of large‑scale ground‑mounted solar PV plants to support us in the following areas :

• Somerset area
• Northamptonshire
• Huntingdonshire
• Devon

With your good working knowledge and experience in photovoltaics and ideally high‑voltage systems, you will carry out maintenance and remedial work, carry out testing and manage subcontractors onsite. You will demonstrate a good dexterity and confidence in using AC / DC electrical test equipment, including MC4 crimpers and other tooling used within the solar PV industry. Your Tasks

• Installation of cabling and modules on the arrays.
• Terminate cables and connectors at DC and AC distribution boxes.
• Install cabling on monitoring and communication equipment (data logger, routers, sensors, etc.).
• Fault Identification on electrical components, communications equipment and monitoring equipment by means of testing.
• Carry out annual testing (String testing, DC main cable testing, IV curve testing and thermal imaging).
• Carry out test and inspection of newly installed AC equipment in accordance with BS7671.
• Compile necessary reports and update the company s ticketing system.
• Manage subcontractors onsite.
• Assist asset managers / operations managers with small works quotations.
• Work with electrical labourers, electricians, asset & site Managers.
• Carry out any H&S actions and routines as determined by client and company.
• Undertake any necessary training.
• Mentoring or training other members of the team.
• Take part in the on‑call rota for weekends.

What we are looking for

• Have an understanding of Microsoft Office, phone / tablet and document reporting structures.
• Have a basic understanding of Health & Safety standards and Regulations.
• At least two years working experience in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems for Solar PV sites.
• Hold a Level 3 Technical Certificate in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• Hold a vocational qualification (NVQ LV3) in the electrical industry.
• National Electrotechnical Training (NET) AM2 certificate.
• Additional relevant certifications such as:
  • Level3 BS7671 : 2018 (18th Ed).
  • 2391 test and inspection.
  • ECS Electrician Card desirable.
  • SMSTS desirable.
  • HV / AP desirable.
• Based in South Wales and willing to travel to sites as required, in addition to occasional visits to the main office in Milton Keynes
• Valid driver s license

What we can offer

• Interesting projects in a future‑oriented growth market
• Flexible working hours
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension contributions through NEST scheme
• Private healthcare & Life Assurance
• A great team & flat hierarchies

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