APPROVED ELECTRICIAN

greentech GmbH; Wales; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy firm based in South Wales is looking for a motivated Approved Electrician. You will maintain large-scale solar PV plants, conduct testing, and manage subcontractors. Ideal candidates possess experience in electrical systems, hold relevant certifications, and are willing to travel. The role offers flexible hours, 24 days holiday, and private healthcare.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension contributions through NEST scheme

Private healthcare & Life Assurance

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in installation and maintenance of electrical systems for Solar PV sites.
• Valid driver's license.
• Based in South Wales and willing to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Installation of cabling and modules on the arrays.
• Fault identification on electrical components and communication equipment.
• Carry out annual testing and inspections of installed AC equipment.

Skills

Experience with electrical systems for solar PV

Understanding of Health & Safety standards

Good dexterity with electrical test equipment

Education

Level 3 Technical Certificate in Electrical Installation

NVQ LV3 in the electrical industry

National Electrotechnical Training (NET) AM2 certificate

Tools

AC/DC electrical test equipment

MC4 crimpers

Job description

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 South Wales. 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.

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

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 / operationsmanagers 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 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

Interested?

We look forward to receiving your complete application (including availability and salary expectations) via the button "Bewerben".