Electrical Support Engineer - Solar

MDE Consultants Ltd; Ringway; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

MDE Consultants Ltd seeks an Electrical Support Engineer to work with electrical teams on commercial Solar PV and energy projects across the UK. The role is site-based with nationwide travel and regular staying away. Salary ranges from £35,000 to £45,000 depending on experience.

The position suits an electrical improver or developing electrician looking to gain further experience in commercial renewables. Practical installation experience and a full UK driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Electrical Installation minimum required.
• Level 3 qualification preferred where possible.
• ECS Electrical Labourer Card or above required.
• Practical electrical installation experience essential.
• Solar PV experience considered advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence held; own vehicle and basic tools.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial electrical installations across projects.
• Assist with containment, cabling, fixing and testing.
• Collaborate with Lead Electricians and project teams.
• Support Solar PV and related electrical works.
• Identify and escalate installation issues promptly.
• Follow RAMS and site safety procedures.

Skills

Electrical installation

Driving licence

Tools & vehicle

Travel & stayaway

Solar PV experience

Education

NVQ Level 3

AM2

2391

Solar PV

EV

ECS Gold Card

Job description

Electrical Support Engineer

Location: UK Wide - Site Based, with nationwide travel and regular staying away

Salary: £35,000-£45,000 DOE

Position: Full Time

We are looking for an Electrical Support Engineer to work alongside experienced electrical teams across commercial Solar PV and energy projects nationwide.

This role would suit an electrical improver or developing electrician looking to gain further experience within commercial renewables.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial electrical installations


• Assist with containment, cabling, fixing and testing


• Work alongside Lead Electricians and project teams


• Support Solar PV and associated electrical works


• Identify and elevate installation issues


• Follow RAMS and site safety procedures

Requirements

• Level 2 Electrical Installation minimum


• Level 3 preferred


• ECS Electrical Labourer Card or above


• Practical electrical installation experience


• Solar PV experience advantageous


• Full UK Driving Licence


• Own vehicle and basic tools


• Happy to travel and stay away nationwide

NVQ Level 3, AM2, 2391, Solar PV, EV and ECS Gold Card qualifications are advantageous