Electrician

Eco2Solar Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Renewables Electrician and be part of the UK’s largest solar PV installer. This exciting role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology, including EV chargers and battery storage systems, while contributing to carbon reduction targets. You'll be responsible for the safe and efficient installation of solar systems in a dynamic environment, ensuring high standards of quality and customer service. With a competitive salary and generous bonus scheme, this position not only promises career development but also a chance to make a significant impact in the renewable energy sector.

Benefits

Company Van

Fuel Card

Tools Provided

33 Days Annual Leave

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Contributory Pension Scheme

Wellness Benefit of £30/month

Annual Loyalty Bonus

Productivity Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in solar installations and domestic new builds is essential.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are crucial for success.

Responsibilities

• Install renewable energy systems for new build housing developers.
• Ensure compliance with MCS and Health, Safety, and Quality standards.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Timekeeping Skills

Education

18th Edition Electrical Qualifications (BS7671)

N/SVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

Completed Apprenticeship with AM2

Tools

Solar PV Systems

EV Chargers

Battery Storage

Apps for Certifications and Reports

Job description

New Build Housing - Renewables Electrician

Live within 45mins travel from Newcastle
£40,000 FTE plus a generous bonus scheme and benefits
Hours Monday-Friday 40 Hours per week

Eco2Solar are pleased to announce a new and exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join the UKs largest and most successful Solar PV installer (who were recently invested in by EON) as an Electrician, based in Newcastle. We will help you to develop the skills to future proof your career by installing EV chargers, Solar PV systems, battery storage and innovative products for new build housing developers to meet carbon reduction targets.

About The Role

The role of the New Build Electrician offers the right candidate the opportunity to build, develop and grow their career with a highly reputable and growing company. Stay ahead of the latest technology and work with the UKs largest new build solar installer, working in partnership with Eon.

Working in a safe and controlled environment, installing renewable energy systems for new build housing developers, your mission will be to achieve the highest standard of quality, safety and customer service in low carbon electrical installations.

As a renewables Electrician, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient installation of PV systems (inverters and generation meters), accurate and timely submission of paperwork, compliance with MCS and Health, Safety and Quality standards.

This is a site-based role requiring travel on a daily basis. There will be a requirement for overnight stays as and when required.

Attention to detail and problem-solving skills are essential within this role. The role requires good technological skills and the ability to use Apps to complete certifications and reports.

Having the ability to work both as part of a team and also take overall responsibility for your personal workload, whilst delivering excellent levels of service is essential. A desire to put our clients needs first and a thirst to develop your own skills is a key part of fitting into this established team.

About You

Previous experience in solar installations and/or domestic new builds is required. It is important that you have:

• 18th Edition electrical qualifications (BS7671)
• N/SVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (Building and Structures) OR a completed apprenticeship with AM2

It would be helpful but not essential if you have:

• Solar certification (BPEC or City & Guilds) Level 3 Award in the Installation of Small-Scale PV Systems
• CSCS/ECS Card for site works
• Testing and Inspection 2391-52
• Experience in 3 phase installations

To be successful in this role you'll have strong communication skills, be reliable and a team player. You will be able to work within established timeframes and possess excellent timekeeping skills.

You will be flexible in working arrangements and be driven to go the extra mile to ensure we deliver a best in class service for our customers.

We are looking for people with integrity, passion, and a determination to make a difference for the future to join our team and be a part of our future success. If you have integrity, passion, and a determination to do everything you can to make a difference for the future then we want you on our team!

You’ll be working across a number of areas so strong organisational skills are also a must. You’ll also have a strong team ethic, have a pro-active attitude and be able to demonstrate strong collaborative behaviors within a team and across the organisation. Our Team consists of hungry, smart yet humble people so if you have these virtues then we want to work with you!

What We Offer

You'd be joining a highly reputable and growing company who have a real passion for sustainability, eco systems and delivering a first-class service to their customers.

Financially

• You will be paid a competitive base salary of £40,000 per annum
• You will be entitled to a productivity bonus giving you the ability to increase your earnings - Realistic potential of around £1000 per month
• Although we don't think you will want to work anywhere else, you will receive a loyalty bonus every year to say thank you from us (starting around £2,500 and increasing each year)
• Total OTE based on the above breakdown is around £55k (subject to performance)

Additionally

• You will have a company van, a fuel card and tools provided
• You will have 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays and a day for your birthday)
• You will have access to the holiday purchase scheme (you can buy and sell up to 5 extra days per year)
• We offer a contributory pension scheme
• Option of a wellness benefit of £30 per month
• All training provided

You may also have experience in the following: PV Installation, Solar Installer, Domestic Installation, New Build Electrician, Electrical Works, 18th Edition, City and Guilds, C&G, Multi Skilled Electrician, Electrical Engineer, Repairs, EV Installer Maintenance, Renewable Electrician etc.

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