Installation Engineer (Solar / Regional Patch)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Newport; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

Progression Opportunities

Company Benefits

Company Bonus

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking an Installation Engineer (Solar) to cover the South West region. The role focuses on installing, commissioning and maintaining solar PV systems across the patch, with autonomous work on customer sites and a company vehicle provided.

You should have solar PV experience, 18th Edition, and a full UK driving licence. The role offers a competitive salary £45,000-£55,000, progression opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Solar Installer or Solar PV Engineer.
• 18th Edition qualification is required.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission and maintain solar PV systems across the South West.
• Carry out fault-finding, diagnostics and technical troubleshooting on solar systems.
• Provide technical support to customers and installers on solar PV equipment.
• Complete electrical testing to ensure installations meet standards.
• Travel to customer sites across the regional patch using a company vehicle.
• Manage your diary and workload with no on-call requirement.

Skills

Solar PV experience

Electrical knowledge

18th Edition

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Installation Engineer (Solar / Regional Patch)

£45,000 - £55,000 + Vehicle + Progression + Company Benefits + Company Bonus

Bristol - South West Patch

Are you an Installation Engineer with solar PV experience and an 18th Edition, looking to join a growing renewable energy business where you’ll cover a regional patch, work autonomously and benefit from a company vehicle and excellent long-term progression?

This rapidly growing business specialises in innovative renewable energy and battery storage solutions, supporting customers across the UK with the installation, maintenance and technical support of clean energy systems. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to expand their engineering team with an experienced Solar Installation Engineer.

In this role, you will be responsible for the installation, commissioning and maintenance of solar PV systems across the South West. You’ll attend customer sites to carry out installations, fault-finding and technical troubleshooting, using your electrical knowledge to diagnose issues and ensure systems are operating safely and efficiently. You’ll also provide technical support to customers and installers, with further product training provided to develop your expertise.

This role would suit a Solar Installer, Solar PV Engineer, Renewable Energy Engineer, Electrical Engineer or Service Engineer with hands‑on solar experience, looking for a technically varied role with excellent earning potential and long-term progression.

The Role:

• Install, commission and maintain solar PV systems across the South West
• Carry out fault-finding, diagnostics and technical troubleshooting on solar systems
• Provide technical support to customers and installers on solar PV equipment
• Complete electrical testing and ensure installations meet relevant standards
• Travel to customer sites across the regional patch using a company vehicle
• Manage your own diary and workload with no on-call requirement

The Person:

• Experience as a Solar Installer, Solar PV Engineer, Installation Engineer or similar
• Strong technical knowledge of solar and electrical systems
• 18th Edition qualification
• Full UK Driving Licence

Solar Installation Engineer, Solar Installer, Installation Engineer, PV, Renewable Energy, Solar Panels, Battery Storage, 18th Edition, Bristol, Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Gloucester, Swindon, Somerset, South West

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications and skill set.