Electrical Installer (Renewables)

Hometree; Truro; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Private medical insurance

Paid travel time

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Manufacturer training and professional development

Job summary

Hometree, through GreenGenUK, seeks qualified electricians to join its team in Truro. This role offers a salary ranging from £35,000 to £45,000+, alongside benefits like a company van, paid travel time, and private medical insurance.

As an electrician, your work will include installing Tesla Powerwall systems and wiring air source heat pumps. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Electrical Installation qualification and strong problem-solving skills. Opportunities for career progression in the booming renewable sector await interested candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience working within domestic and/or commercial installations.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Professional attitude and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Installing Tesla Powerwall and Fox battery storage systems.
• Wiring and commissioning air source heat pumps.
• Installing EV charging equipment.
• Solar PV installations ranging from domestic homes to commercial rooftops.

Skills

Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

Excellent customer-facing manner

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Tools

Solar PV

Battery Storage

EV Charging

Heat Pump Wiring & Controls

Inspection & Testing Qualifications

Job description

£35,000 - £45,000+ depending on experience | Company van | Private medical insurance | Paid travel time

Location: Ideally based within 45 minutes of Exeter (Mid Devon, East Devon, Teignbridge, South Hams and surrounding areas)

Job type: Full Time

Overview

GreenGenUK is expanding again across Devon and Cornwall, and we're looking for talented electricians to join one of the South West's leading renewable energy installation teams. Established in 2011 and now part of the Hometree Group, GreenGenUK delivers award-winning renewable energy projects across domestic and commercial sectors. Our electricians work on some of the most varied and interesting projects in the region, combining traditional electrical skills with the latest renewable technologies. One day you could be installing a Tesla Powerwall battery system. The next, wiring an air source heat pump and commissioning a renewable heating system, or even connecting a large scale commercial solar installation in a factory or hospital. If you're looking to develop your career beyond standard domestic electrical work, we'd love to hear from you.

We are also interested in speaking with ambitious apprentice or trainee electricians who are in the second or third year of their qualification and want to build a long-term career in renewables.

Why Join GreenGenUK?

• South West Renewable Heating Installer of the Year 2025
• Established business with over 50 employees
• Part of the Hometree Group
• Strong and growing order book
• Company van and paid travel time
• Private medical insurance
• Overtime and working away opportunities
• Ongoing manufacturer and technical training
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Long-term job security within a growing industry

A Typical Week Could Include

• Installing Tesla Powerwall and Fox battery storage systems
• Wiring and commissioning air source heat pumps
• Installing EV charging equipment
• Solar PV installations ranging from domestic homes to commercial rooftops
• Testing, inspection and certification
• Fault finding and diagnostics
• Consumer unit upgrades
• Supporting large-scale commercial renewable energy projects

No two weeks are the same. Our customers range from homeowners living in 500-year-old Cornish cottages and cutting-edge passive houses, through to factories, car dealerships, schools, farms, offices and NHS facilities. We focus on delivering high-quality installations directly for end users, where customer service, workmanship and pride in the finished product really matter.

What We're Looking For

Qualified Electricians

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Experience working within domestic and/or commercial installations
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Excellent customer-facing manner
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable Experience

• Solar PV
• Battery Storage
• EV Charging
• Heat Pump Wiring & Controls
• Inspection & Testing Qualifications

Apprentices & Trainees

• Ideally in the second or third year of an electrical apprenticeship
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learnInterest in renewable energy technologies
• Professional attitude and attention to detail
• Driving Licence

Renewables experience is desired but not essential if other heating or domestic electrical experience is available. Full training and support will be provided to help the right candidates develop into renewable energy specialists.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary £35,000 - £45,000+ depending on experience
• 40-hour working week
• Paid travel time
• Overtime opportunities
• Enhanced rates for working away
• Company van
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Company workwear and PPE
• Manufacturer training and professional development
• Career progression opportunities within a growing business

Equal Opportunity Employer

At GreenGen, we are committed to creating an inclusive and representative environment. We know that different experiences, perspectives and backgrounds make for a better workplace and a better planet. Together, we celebrate differences and promote a culture where you can bring your full self to work. We promise to give you the same opportunities as everyone else and we won't discriminate against you at any point in the hiring process or the working day. This includes how we source talent, our interview process, our conditions of employment, feedback and everything in between.

Ready for a New Challenge?

If you're looking for more variety, more responsibility and the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting technologies in the electrical industry, we'd love to hear from you.

Send your CV to [e-mail] or call 01326 564513 for an informal conversation.