Commercial Solar PV Electrician - Gillingham

Good Energy Group; Reading; Hybride; GBP 40 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus

Stay away allowance £50/night

Life assurance 6% cash lump sum

Company van with fuel card

Uniform & PPE provided

Tools provided

Discounted gym membership

Health Cash Plan

Ethical Pension with Aviva

Résumé du poste

Good Energy Group is seeking a Commercial Solar PV Electrician to join the engineering team. The role covers commercial Solar PV installations, inspections, and testing with a dedicated field-based team.

Training can be provided for those keen to enter the renewable energy sector, provided electrical standards are met. The successful candidate will work directly with customers, travel to sites nationwide, and uphold high standards of quality and client communication.

Qualifications

• C&G Level 3 Electrician.
• 18th Edition Regs updated.
• Commercial electrical experience.
• ECS Gold Card or equivalent.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Clear communication and teamwork.
• Willingness to travel for projects.

Responsabilités

• Install and commission Solar PV electrical systems on commercial sites.
• Inspect and test electrical installations.
• Coordinate with clients and site teams.
• Contribute to safe, compliant project delivery.

Connaissances

C&G Level 3

18th Edition

Commercial experience

ECS Gold Card

Technical skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Verbal & written

Fast-paced work

Electrical Eng.

Willing to travel

Formation

Electrical Engineering qualification

Description du poste

Commercial Solar PV Electrician - Gillingham

Application Deadline: 15 November 2026

Department: Solar Team - Field Based

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Nationwide

Reporting To: Peter Hedges

Compensation: £40,000 - £50,000 / year

Description

We’re seeking a Commercial Solar PV Electrician to join our unique, friendly and fast-growing Engineering team.

While Solar PV experience is advantageous, it is not essential. Training can be given to anybody keen to break into this exciting, fast-growing and evolving industry, as long as electrical standards are to a good level.

With the renewable energy field growing more than ever, we are excited to offer some wonderful career opportunities with great growth potential. The successful applicant will have a positive attitude, the ability to efficiently organise and coordinate their work, with minimal supervision and have great energy for client communication and team dynamics.

You’ll have a methodical approach to work, with sufficient commitment and drive to complete tasks to budget and within specified timescales. This role will see you working directly with customers so previous experience in this with the ability to present ideas and concepts to the customer is essential.

As a commercial Electrical Engineer, you’ll be working principally on Solar PV on our commercial sites, with a dedicated, elite team, doing all the electrical part of the installations, inspections and testing.

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.

Essentials:

• 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.

Desirables:

• 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 Reading area. The position will involve travel, including overnight stays up to 80% of the time.

Our working hours are 40 a week, Monday - Friday.

Benefits you can rely on

• Holiday: 25 days holiday and bank holidays, rising to 29 with long service recognition. Plus a gifted day off for your birthday and the the option to buy more twice a year.


• Annual bonus: bonus scheme to recognise and reward your hard work.


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


• Life assurance: 6% cash lump sum for your family or next of kin — giving you peace of mind.


• Company van: with fuel card for business use for electricians and team leaders. For roofers and trainees, travel provided from office hub to different sites.


• Fully provided uniform and PPE.


• Fully provided tools.


• Discounted gym membership.


• 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.


• Ethical Pension with Aviva: Good Energy provides an ethical pension plan provided by Aviva, with employer-matched contributions up to 7.5% of your base salary.