Electrician

Solar Careers UK; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established renewables solar business is seeking a skilled Electrician to join their team in London. This role is vital for supporting the UK’s ambitious solar power goals, offering an exciting opportunity to work on diverse electrical installations. Candidates with transferable skills from other sectors are encouraged to apply, as the company values a range of experiences. You'll be responsible for ensuring compliance with safety standards, performing inspections, and providing excellent customer service. This is a chance to make a meaningful impact in the growing solar industry while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations or equivalent is essential.
• Experience in domestic and commercial electrical systems required.

Responsibilities

• Install wiring, lighting, and power outlets to high standards.
• Ensure all work meets BS 7671 regulations and safety standards.

Skills

Electrical Installations

Maintenance & Repairs

Compliance & Safety

Testing & Inspection

Customer Interaction

Team Collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

City & Guilds 2391/2394/2395 (Testing & Inspection)

Tools

Electrical Testing Equipment

Technical Drawings and Schematics

Job description

Description

With the UK government’s ambitious goal of delivering 60GW of solar power by 2030, Solar Careers UK are on a mission to help recruit, train, and place over 60,000 new professionals into rewarding careers within the solar and battery storage industry.

Solar Careers UK is a division of the solar industry's trade association Solar Energy UK, which represents 425+ solar businesses, many of which specialize in providing high quality solar installations to domestic, commercial, and utility-scale clients. We have been asked to assist them with the recruitment of full-time and permanent installation teams from across all regions of the United Kingdom.

An established renewables solar business is looking for a Electrician to work in London. If you're looking to transition into an Electrician from another sector, many transferable skills can make you a strong candidate and these are listed below.

THE ROLE

What You'll Do:

1. Electrical Installations: Install wiring, lighting, and power outlets to the highest standards.

2. Maintenance & Repairs: Diagnose and fix faults to keep systems safe and efficient.

3. Compliance & Safety: Ensure all work meets BS 7671 regulations and health & safety standards.

4. Testing & Inspection: Carry out inspections and produce certificates as required.

5. Upgrades & Modifications: Upgrade consumer units and install advanced electrical components.

6. Customer Interaction: Provide professional, friendly service to customers.

7. Team Collaboration: Work with project managers and site coordinators to meet deadlines.

Requirements

Essential:

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations (or equivalent).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.
• Experience in domestic and commercial electrical systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Full UK driving license.

Desirable:

• City & Guilds 2391/2394/2395 (Testing & Inspection).
• Experience with renewable energy systems like solar PV or battery storage.
• Knowledge of EV charging station installations.
• CSCS card.