APPROVED ELECTRICIAN (SOMERSET / NORTHANTS / HUNTS)

greentech GmbH; Bletchley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company in the UK is seeking a motivated Approved Electrician to support the maintenance of large-scale solar PV plants. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in handling electrical systems, a Level 3 Technical Certificate, and will be based in South Wales. Benefits include flexible working hours, 24 days holiday, and opportunities for professional growth in a future-oriented market.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension contributions

Private healthcare & Life Assurance

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in installation and maintenance of electrical systems for Solar PV.
• Willingness to travel to sites as required.
• Mentoring or training skills to assist team members.

Responsibilities

• Install cabling and modules on solar arrays.
• Terminate cables at distribution boxes.
• Conduct fault identification on electrical components.
• Manage subcontractors onsite.
• Participate in testing and inspection of newly installed equipment.
• Compile necessary reports and maintain documentation.

Skills

Experience in maintenance of solar PV plants

Understanding of Health & Safety standards

Good dexterity with electrical test equipment

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Valid driver’s license

Education

Level 3 Technical Certificate in Electrical Installation

Vocational qualification (NVQ LV3)

National Electrotechnical Training (NET) AM2 certificate

Tools

AC/DC electrical test equipment

MC4 crimpers

Data logging equipment

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 the following areas:

• Somerset area
• Northamptonshire
• Huntingdonshire

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 / 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 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.