Electrician&Nbsp;(Heating&Nbsp;Controls&Nbsp;&Nbsp;Renewables)

Buchan and London Recruitment; Romford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Electrician to support heating and renewable energy systems. You will be responsible for electrical installations, fault-finding, and system integrations. The ideal candidate has a strong knowledge of heating controls and relevant qualifications, including NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation and 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification. Benefits include a competitive salary, company vehicle, and ongoing training in renewable technologies.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Company vehicle & fuel card (if applicable)

Tools, PPE, and uniform provided

Overtime opportunities

Ongoing training in renewable technologies

Qualifications

• Must have experience and full competence in heating controls.
• Familiarity with spurs, thermostats, S‑plan, Y‑plan, and full system wiring is essential.
• Proven experience working in domestic and/or commercial environments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installations, testing, and maintenance related to heating and renewable energy systems.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and control faults quickly and effectively.
• Ensure all work complies with BS 7671 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations) and relevant safety standards.

Skills

Electrical installations

Heating controls

Fault-finding

Customer service

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

ECS/JIB card

Inspection & Testing qualification (2391 or equivalent)

Job description

Electrician (Heating Controls & Renewables)

Job Post Summary

Pay: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Electrician with strong knowledge of heating controls to join our specialist team. This role is central to supporting our boiler, air conditioning, heat pump, and solar engineers. You will be responsible for electrical installations, fault‑finding, and system integrations, ensuring high‑quality service delivery across both traditional heating systems and renewable technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installations, testing, and maintenance related to heating and renewable energy systems.
• Work closely with boiler, AC, heat pump, and solar engineers to provide electrical support.
• Install and configure heating controls, including spurs, thermostats, S‑plan, Y‑plan, and full system wiring.
• Assist with electrical supplies and connections for electric boilers (liaising with suppliers and ensuring correct installs), air conditioning units, heat pumps, solar PV systems (desirable but not essential).
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and control faults quickly and effectively.
• Ensure all work complies with BS 7671 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations) and relevant safety standards.
• Maintain accurate job documentation and communicate clearly with the wider team.

Skills & Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.
• ECS/JIB card (preferred).
• Experience and full competence in heating controls (essential).
• Familiarity with spurs, thermostats, S‑plan, Y‑plan, and full system wiring (essential).
• Inspection & Testing qualification (2391 or equivalent) desirable.
• Knowledge of electrical supplies for boilers, AC, heat pumps, and solar PV systems.
• Proven experience working in domestic and/or commercial environments.
• Full UK driving licence.

Personal Attributes

• Reliable, self‑motivated, and proactive.
• Able to collaborate effectively with heating, AC, and renewable engineers.
• Strong problem‑solving ability and keen attention to detail.
• Customer‑focused with excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Company vehicle & fuel card (if applicable).
• Tools, PPE, and uniform provided.
• Overtime and progression opportunities.
• Ongoing training in renewable technologies.

Job Type

Full‑time

Work Location

On the road