EV Installer

Rock Recruitment; Preston; Remote; GBP 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3-day induction in Bolton

Ongoing work with no gaps

Support from engineers & managers

Cross-training

Job summary

Rock Recruitment in Preston is seeking a qualified electrician to join a friendly, family-run business specialising in domestic EV charger installations. The work is long-term, on your own patch, completing 2 jobs per day.

You'll work from home with travel generally no more than an hour, and benefit from a 3-day induction in Bolton plus ongoing support from direct engineers and managers. Pay is £275 per day, weekly via CIS or Ltd.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations compliance.
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of domestic EV charger installation experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, test and commission domestic EV chargers (AC 7.4kW–22kW).
• Inspect site and plan charger positioning and routes.
• Perform electrical testing, RCD verification and earthing.
• Submit DNO notifications for new grid loads where required.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs and maintenance.
• Explain charger use to customers and complete paperwork.

Skills

Customer service

Professional image

Face-to-face communication

Phone communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Location: Preston, covering Blackpool and Wigan. Induction: Bolton. Contract: Ongoing, self-employed. Rate: £275 per day, paid weekly. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.

About the role

We're looking for a qualified electrician to join a friendly, family-run business specialising in domestic EV charger installations.

The work is long-term, on your own patch, completing 2 jobs per day.

We work as a team, back each other up and have a bit of fun along the way. You'll work from home, with travel generally no more than an hour, so you won't be sent all over the country.

Pay and support

• £275 per day once live, paid weekly as CIS or Ltd
• Ongoing work with no gaps between jobs
• 3-day induction in Bolton, so you're never thrown in at the deep end
• Support from our direct engineers and managers throughout, plus cross-training to build your skills

Domestic EV charger installation

• Installing, testing and commissioning AC (7.4kW to 22kW) charge points, with DC fast-charging units (40kW to 350kW) where required
• Site surveys: assessing properties, consumer units and cable routes to plan the best charger position
• Testing and compliance: electrical testing, RCD verification, earthing (including open-PEN fault protection) and registering notifiable work under Part P
• Submitting DNO notifications for new grid loads
• Fault diagnosis, repairs and maintenance, including hardware and software connection issues
• Walking customers through the charger and companion app
• Completing certificates and paperwork accurately, and leaving customers' premises clean and tidy

What we need from you

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing or equivalent
• At least 1 year's experience installing domestic EV chargers
• A valid UK driving licence
• Good customer service skills, face to face and over the phone
• A clean, tidy and professional image
• Your own tools and test equipment

Desirable, not essential

• OZEV-approved installer status
• Familiarity with brands such as Sync Energy, Ohme, Cord and Hypervolt