Electrician

MDE Consultants Ltd; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Tools and equipment provided

Training and development opportunities

25 days annual leave (28 with service)

Job summary

MDE Consultants Ltd is seeking an experienced Solar PV Electrician for field-based work around Reading and the South East, covering installation, commissioning, maintenance and fault-finding on commercial and public sector Solar PV sites. You will work on inverters, battery storage, monitoring equipment and related electrical infrastructure, with occasional nationwide travel and overnight stays.

A valid NVQ Level 3 electrical qualification and 18th Edition BS 7671 are required, along with a full

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 electrical qualification required.
• AM2 / AM2S End Point Assessment desirable.
• 18th Edition BS 7671 Wiring Regulations essential.
• Experience as a qualified electrician with testing and fault-finding capability.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installation, maintenance and remedial works on Solar PV sites.
• Install and commission Solar PV systems, inverters, battery storage and monitoring equipment.
• Perform electrical testing and inspection to BS 7671 standards.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, inverter and monitoring faults.
• Support planned and reactive maintenance on solar assets.
• Utilise remote monitoring platforms and diagnostic tools.
• Complete certificates, testing records and handover information.
• Ensure works comply with electrical safety regulations and height safety rules.

Education

NVQ Level 3 electrical qualification

AM2 / AM2S End Point Assessment

18th Edition BS 7671 Wiring Regulations

Ability to travel to sites nationwide

Full UK driving licence

Good IT skills

Independent field-work capability

Job description

Electrician – Solar

Location: Reading/South East

Salary: £38,000–£45,000 DOE

Package: Company vehicle, fuel card, tools and equipment provided

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

We are working with an established and growing renewable energy business looking to appoint an experienced Solar PV Electrician to support its expanding portfolio of commercial and public sector solar installations.

The Opportunity

This is a varied field-based role covering installation, commissioning, maintenance and fault-finding across Solar PV systems, with additional exposure to battery storage, inverters, monitoring systems and associated electrical infrastructure.

The role would suit either an electrician with existing Solar PV experience or a strong commercial electrician looking to develop further within renewable energy.

The position will be primarily focused around Reading and the South East, although some nationwide travel and occasional overnight stays will be required.

The Role

As Solar PV Electrician, you will support both new installations and the ongoing operation and maintenance of existing renewable energy assets.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out electrical installation, maintenance and remedial works across commercial and public sector Solar PV sites


• Installing and commissioning Solar PV systems, inverters, battery storage systems and monitoring equipment


• Completing electrical testing, inspection and verification in accordance with BS 7671 and relevant industry standards


• Diagnosing and resolving electrical, inverter, monitoring and system performance faults


• Supporting planned and reactive maintenance activities across operational Solar PV assets


• Using remote monitoring platforms and software-based diagnostic tools


• Completing electrical certificates, testing records, site documentation and handover information


• Ensuring all works are completed safely and in accordance with electrical safety, working-at-height and company procedures


• Liaising with internal project, operations and technical teams while representing the business professionally on customer sites

Essential Requirements

Applicants must have:

• NVQ Level 3 electrical qualification


• AM2 / AM2S End Point Assessment


• 18th Edition BS 7671 Wiring Regulations


• Previous experience working as a qualified electrician with strong testing, inspection and fault-finding capability


• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK


• Ability to travel to sites nationwide when required, including occasional overnight stays


• Good IT skills and confidence using software-based monitoring or diagnostic systems


• Ability to work independently in a field-based environment

Desirable Experience

Experience within Solar PV is highly desirable, particularly commercial rooftop systems, fault-finding, commissioning, inverter diagnostics and maintenance.

Battery storage experience would also be beneficial, alongside any Solar PV or battery storage qualifications.

Additional certifications such as SSSTS, SMSTS, PASMA or IPAF would be advantageous, as would previous experience within renewable energy, EV charging, commercial electrical or electrical infrastructure projects.

Package

• £38,000–£45,000 basic salary, dependent on experience


• Company vehicle, fuel card, specialist tools and testing equipment provided


• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day per year to a maximum of 28 days


• Structured internal and manufacturer training with long-term development opportunities across Solar PV and battery storage

About You

You will be a qualified electrician who enjoys working in a field-based environment and is comfortable taking ownership of electrical works from initial diagnosis through to completion.

You should be technically competent, safety-conscious and confident fault-finding across electrical installations. Existing Solar PV experience would be highly advantageous, although electricians from related commercial electrical or renewable energy backgrounds are also encouraged to apply.