Lead Electrician (Commercial Solar)

Rise Technical Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Overtime

Bonus

Pension

Progression opportunities

Holidays (Christmas shutdown)

Food allowance

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Lead Electrician for commercial solar projects in the North of England. You will oversee the electrical installations on site, ensuring safety and high workmanship while coordinating with site teams.

The role involves travel across the North of England from Monday to Friday, with progression into Site/Project Management or Surveying/Design as the company expands. A van, pension, bonus and progression opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• Fully Qualified Commercial/Industrial Electrician
• Previous Commercial Solar experience
• ECS Gold Card
• AM2
• 2391
• SSSTS / SMSTS
• Training and progression into Site Management or Project Management

Responsibilities

• Install Commercial Solar PV, Solar-Powered Car Ports & General Electrical Fit Outs.
• Lead and oversee electrical installations on site.
• Travel across the North of England – Monday to Friday, project dependent.
• Opportunity for progression into Site/Project Management

Skills

Fully Qualified Electrician

Commercial Solar experience

Education

AM2

2391

SSSTS

SMSTS

ECS Gold Card

Job description

Lead Electrician (Commercial Solar)

North of England - Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham, Middlesborough and Surrounding Areas

£50,000 - £55,000 (OTE £65K) + Van + Overtime + Bonus + Pension + Progression + Holidays (Christmas Shut Down) + Food Allowance (£45 p/n)

Are you a Fully Qualified Electrician with previous Solar experience, holding an AM2, 2391 and SSSTS / SMSTS?

Are you looking to join a growing company offering excellent opportunities to progress your career into Site Management, Project Management or Surveying / Design?

This industry-leading company specialises in Commercial Solar PV and Solar-Powered Car Ports, delivering projects across the UK ranging from 6kW through to multi-megawatt installations. MCS accredited with an excellent reputation within the industry, they are experiencing significant growth and are looking to expand their team of skilled electricians.

In this role, you will work as the Lead Electrician on site, overseeing the electrical installation of commercial solar projects while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within the renewable energy sector, with a well-established and rapidly growing business offering long-term progression.

The Role:

• Installing Commercial Solar PV, Solar-Powered Car Ports & General Electrical Fit Outs
• Leading and overseeing electrical installations on site
• Travelling across the North of England - Monday to Friday, project dependent
• Opportunities for progression into Site / Project Management

The Person:

• Fully Qualified Commercial / Industrial Electrician
• Previous Commercial Solar experience
• ECS Gold Card
• AM2 & 2391
• SSSTS / SMSTS
• Looking for training and progression into Site Management or Project Management

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