Electrician (Training into Solar) in PL1

Energy Jobline ZR; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Bonus £2-3k

Training & progression

Great benefits

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is hiring a qualified Electrician to train into solar, field-based across Plymouth and the South West. You will perform fault finding and maintenance on commercial solar sites, travelling from home with flexible hours.

Salary £38,000-£45,000 plus a van, a £2–3k bonus, and full training with progression into the O&M division. Occasional stays are supported with uplift; a great opportunity to develop a long-term solar career.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with CSCS card desirable.
• Willing to train into solar and progress in O&M.
• Willing to travel to sites across the South West.

Responsibilities

• Fault finding on commercial solar sites.
• Pre-planned maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Field-based role with home-based travel to sites and flexible hours.
• Travel time paid after 1 hour each way; occasional stays with 20% uplift.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Maintenance planning

Reactive repair

Education

Qualified Electrician

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

Job Description

Electrician (Training into Solar) Field Based - Local Patch, Covering: Plymouth, Exeter, Torquay, St. Austell, Truro, Liskeard, Launceston, Falmouth, Newquay, Bude and Surrounding Areas. £38,000-£45,000 + Van + Bonus (£2/3k) + Training & Progression + Great Benefits! Are you a qualified electrician looking to step into, or further your career within, the booming commercial solar sector with a growing renewables business? Do you want to join a company offering excellent flexibility, full training, and the chance to rapidly progress as their O&M division doubles in size over the next 12 months? This established renewable energy specialist focuses heavily on commercial solar installations and operations & maintenance across the South West. Over their 15 years of operations they have built a standout reputation in the region. With O&M newly prioritised for major investment and expansion, they are now looking to add motivated electricians to their core field team. In this role, you will operate directly from home to commercial solar sites across the South West, carrying out fault finding, planned preventative maintenance, and reactive repairs. This is an autonomous position that offers strong work-life balance and flexibility. While rare, any occasional stays away come with a 20% uplift on earnings. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified electrician, whether you already have solar experience or are looking for full training to make the transition from domestic solar or general electrical maintenance, to build a long-term career in a high-growth division. Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

Role

• Electrician working on Commercial Solar sites


• Fault finding, pre-planned maintenance, and reactive repair work


• Field-based position running directly from home to site with flexible working hours


• Paid travel time (kicks in after 1 hour each way) and a 20% uplift for rare stays away.

Person

• Qualified Electrician


• Driven by long-term progression and team growth


• Solar experience or O&M background (desirable - full training into commercial solar provided for the right character)


• CSCS card desirable

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates