Electrician

Cranleigh Scientific Ltd; Bodieve; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranleigh Scientific Ltd is seeking an experienced Electrician to join its renewable energy team, supporting Solar PV installation, operation and maintenance across UK sites.

This varied role covers low voltage installations, planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding and performance monitoring, with weekend rota and travel to sites nationwide. The ideal candidate holds trad qualifications and 5+ years in the field, plus strong problem-solving and IT skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with Low Voltage electrical installations.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete Low Voltage electrical installations for Solar PV projects.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across sites.
• Monitor site performance and cover weekends as required.
• Identify, record and resolve electrical faults using a proactive approach.
• Analyse site performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Complete maintenance, fault and performance reports.
• Travel to project and operational sites throughout the UK.

Skills

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

IT skills

Education

City & Guilds 2365 Level 2/3

City & Guilds 2391 inspection and testing

BS 7671 18th Edition

Job description

Electrician - Solar PV Install & O&M

Location: Cornwall
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-time

The Opportunity

An established renewable energy business is looking for a motivated and experienced Electrician to join its growing team, supporting the installation, operation and maintenance of renewable energy assets across the UK.

This is a varied, hands‑on position covering Solar PV installation, planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding and performance monitoring. The role will suit an experienced electrician who enjoys problem‑solving and is comfortable working across multiple renewable energy sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and complete Low Voltage electrical installations associated with Solar PV projects.




• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across operational renewable energy sites.




• Monitor and review site performance on a rota basis, including weekend cover.




• Identify, record and resolve electrical faults using a proactive, methodical approach.




• Analyse site performance and identify opportunities to improve ongoing operation.




• Complete maintenance, fault and performance reports.




• Travel to project and operational sites throughout the UK as required.

About You

• City & Guilds 2365 Level 2/3, equivalent or higher.




• City & Guilds 2391 inspection and testing qualification or equivalent.




• BS 7671 18th Edition qualification.




• Minimum 5 years' relevant industry experience.




• Strong electrical fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills.




• Methodical, accurate and process‑focused approach.




• Good communication, organisational and IT skills.




• Full UK driving licence.




• Flexibility to work across the UK, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Desirable

• Experience with Solar PV installation and maintenance.




• Experience with communications systems, set‑up and configuration.




• Exposure to High Voltage installation and maintenance.




• Relevant inverter manufacturer training.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrician looking to develop their career within the renewable energy sector, working across both new installations and operational assets.