Commercial Solar & Battery Storage Electrician

Cameron Clarke Associates t/a talent-finder

West of England

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 45,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Salary £40k-£50k+

Extensive training

Job summary

Cameron Clarke Associates t/a talent-finder is seeking a Commercial Solar & Battery Storage Electrician to join their expanding team across South Wales, Bristol and Gloucestershire. You will travel from your home to diverse sites, delivering installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of solar PV, battery storage and EV charging systems.

The role suits a strong commercial electrician; extensive renewable-energy training is provided, and salary will reflect current renewable-energy

Qualifications

Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services or a recognised electrical apprenticeship.
AM2 is required.
18th Edition BS 7671 must be met.
C&G or equivalent inspection and testing qualification.
At least 2 years' commercial electrical experience.
Strong commercial electrical background.
Ability to carry out electrical testing and fault finding.
Ability to complete site documentation, testing certificates and handover paperwork.
Professional approach and strong attention to detail.
Ability to work as part of a team and independently when required.
Willingness to develop within the renewable-energy sector.

Responsibilities

Installing and maintaining commercial electrical systems
Installing commercial solar PV systems and associated electrical works
Installing and commissioning commercial and domestic battery storage / EESS systems
Carrying out electrical testing and fault finding
Testing and commissioning renewable-energy systems
Supporting EV charging installations
Working with a range of solar, battery storage and EV charging systems
Commissioning systems independently with support from manufacturers' teams
Completing site documentation, testing certificates and handover paperwork
Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and specifications
Working to current electrical regulations and health & safety standards
Working as part of an installation team
Supporting the successful delivery of projects from installation through to completion

Skills

Strong commercial electrical knowledge

Electrical testing & fault finding

Reading and interpreting drawings

Team player / independent worker

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services

AM2

18th Edition BS 7671

C&G inspection and testing qualification

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Commercial Solar & Battery Storage Electrician | South Wales / Bristol / Gloucestershire | Full Time | £40,000-£50,000+ DOE

Our client is a growing business specialising in commercial and domestic renewable energy solutions, including solar PV, battery storage, EV charging and commercial electrical installations.

This is a newly created position due to business growth and offers the opportunity to develop specialist experience across the renewable-energy sector, with extensive training for candidates with a strong commercial electrical background but limited or no renewable-energy experience.

The Role

They are looking for a Commercial Solar & Battery Storage Electrician to join their expanding team.

The role involves travelling from your home location to various job sites, with projects across commercial premises, industrial sites, warehouses, offices, retail units and farms. Projects are variable in size but are typically 1-2 days, with the successful candidate usually working as part of an installation team.

The successful candidate will be involved in the installation, testing, commissioning, fault-finding and maintenance of electrical systems, solar PV, battery storage/EESS and EV charging systems.

Candidates with no previous solar or battery storage experience will be considered if they have a strong commercial electrical background and the required qualifications. Extensive training will be provided, although salary will reflect existing renewable-energy experience.

Key Responsibilities

Installing and maintaining commercial electrical systems
Installing commercial solar PV systems and associated electrical works
Installing and commissioning commercial and domestic battery storage / EESS systems
Carrying out electrical testing and fault finding
Testing and commissioning renewable-energy systems
Supporting EV charging installations
Working with a range of solar, battery storage and EV charging systems
Commissioning systems independently with support from manufacturers' technical support teams where required
Completing site documentation, testing certificates and handover paperwork
Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and specifications
Working to current electrical regulations and health & safety standards
Working as part of an installation team
Supporting the successful delivery of projects from installation through to completion

Requirements

Essential

Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services or a recognised electrical apprenticeship
AM2
18th Edition BS 7671
C&G #removed# or equivalent inspection and testing qualification
At least 2 years' commercial electrical experience
Strong commercial electrical background
Ability to carry out electrical testing and fault finding
Ability to complete site documentation, testing certificates and handover paperwork
Professional approach and strong attention to detail
Ability to work as part of a team and independently when required
Full willingness to develop within the renewable-energy sector

Desirable