Electrician – Solar and EV

Express Recruitment; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Full-time Electrical Engineer to join their team near Plymouth. The candidate should have over 3 years of experience, a strong commercial electrical background, and certifications like AM2 and ECS Black or Gold Card. The role offers a salary of approximately £45,000 per annum, overtime, and allowances along with opportunities for growth and training.

Benefits

Overtime pay

Company van and fuel card

£25 food & drink allowance per overnight stay

Pension scheme

21 days holiday plus bank holidays

Responsibilities

• Carry out commercial electrical installations, inspections, and maintenance.
• Work on projects including EV charging points and solar systems.
• Follow technical drawings and regulations to ensure safe work.
• Diagnose and repair electrical issues accurately.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver projects on time.
• Attend head office for meetings and briefings.
• Complete accurate job reports and safety documentation.
• Travel to client sites with occasional overnight stays.

Skills

3+ years’ experience as a fully qualified Electrician

Strong commercial electrical background

Solar and EV experience preferred

Willingness to travel and work occasional nights away

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

Education

AM2

ECS Black or Gold Card

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Inspection & Testing

Job description

c£45,000 / per annum D.O.E + overtime pay + allowances

Posted:

1 day ago

Category:

Express Recruiting a respected and forward-thinking provider of nationwide electrical and energy solutions who are looking to recruit an Electrical Engineer to their growing team on a full-time, permanent basis.

The successful candidate will live within a 1.5 hour drive of Plymouth, with full training provided and excellent long-term progression opportunities. With a reputation for delivering high-quality projects, this organisation plays a key role in providing commercial electrical installations, EV charging and solar solutions across multiple sectors.

The role offers a salary of c£45,000 per annum depending on experience, with overtime at 1.5x after 6pm and on Saturdays, and 2x on Sundays. You’ll typically be required to spend 1–2 nights away on occasion, with all travel, food, and accommodation covered. A fully equipped company van and fuel card are provided. The package includes a £25 food & drink allowance per overnight stay, a £30 uplift allowance for overnight trips, Christmas shutdown, pension scheme, funded qualifications and 21 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Carry out commercial electrical installations, inspections, testing, and maintenance to industry standards
• Work on projects including EV charging points, solar systems, and general electrical infrastructure
• Follow technical drawings, regulations, and site-specific RAMS to ensure safe and compliant work
• Diagnose and repair electrical issues efficiently and accurately
• Collaborate with colleagues and other departments to deliver projects on time and to specification
• Attend head office weekly for meetings, van restocking and briefings
• Complete accurate job reports and safety documentation
• Travel to client sites between Tewkesbury and York, with occasional overnight stays

Skills and Experience

• 3+ years’ experience as a fully qualified Electrician
• Strong commercial electrical background
• Solar and EV experience preferred
• Willingness to travel and work occasional nights away from home
• Full UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK

Certifications Required

• AM2
• ECS Black or Gold Card
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Inspection & Testing

About Express Recruitment

Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates.

We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations. Find all of our current vacancies on https://bit.ly/3IaEnI7

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Vacancy Summary

Hours: Full time; 40 hours per week; Overtime available
Salary: c£45,000 per annum D.O.E + overtime pay + allowances
Location: Plymouth
Job Type: Full time; Field based; Permanent

Unfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.