EV Installer in Preston, Lancashire

Energy Jobline CVL; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

3-day induction in Bolton

Weekly pay

Ongoing work with no gaps between jobs

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a qualified electrician for long-term domestic EV charger installations. You’ll work on your own patch, completing approximately 2 jobs per day, with a 3-day induction in Bolton and ongoing support from engineers and managers. The role is home-based with travel generally within an hour.

Patch coverage includes Preston area, with £275 per day paid weekly (CIS or Ltd). Flexible, friendly team environment with cross-training opportunities for skill growth.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Install, test and commission AC chargers (7.4kW-22kW) and DC fast-charging units where required.
• Conduct site surveys and plan charger positions.
• Perform electrical testing, RCD verification, earthing and Part P paperwork.
• Submit DNO notifications for new grid loads.
• Fault diagnosis, repairs and maintenance of charger hardware and software.
• Guide customers through charger and companion app usage.
• Complete certificates and paperwork; leave premises clean.

Skills

Customer service

Own tools

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing

Tools

Tools and testing 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