Commercial Solar PV Electrician - Newbury

Good Energy Group; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday 25 days + bank holidays

Annual bonus

Stay-away allowances

Life assurance

Company van with fuel card

Uniform & PPE provided

Tools provided

Gym discount

Health Cash Plan

Service/product discounts

Ethical pension with Aviva

Job summary

Good Energy Group is seeking a Commercial Solar PV Electrician to join the Field Based Engineering team. You will primarily work on commercial Solar PV projects, installing, inspecting and testing electrical systems with a dedicated team.

Role requires travel up to 80% and staying away as needed; base of operations around Reading area with nationwide travel. Salary £40,000–£50,000 per year, with full-time permanent employment and strong safety standards.

Qualifications

• C+G Level 3, Apprentice-trained Electrician
• Updated to the 18th Edition Regs
• Commercial electrical experience desired
• ECS (Gold Card JIB) or equivalent certification
• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Teamworking and clear communication
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Qualification in Electrical Engineering
• Willing to travel and stay away for projects

Responsibilities

• Work on Solar PV on commercial sites with the team
• Install, inspect and test electrical components on PV installations
• Present ideas and concepts to customers effectively
• Travel to sites and coordinate with customers and teams

Skills

C&G Level 3

18th Edition

Commercial experience

ECS Gold Card

Team player

Customer communication

Electrical engineering background

Education

Electrical qualification

Tools

IPAF

PASMA

Job description

Commercial Solar PV Electrician - Newbury

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

No day will be the same - here are some of the highlights

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

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 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 offers an ethical pension plan provided by Aviva, with employer-matched contributions up to 7.5% of your base salary.