Lead Electrician (Training into Ground Mount Solar)

JR United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Lead Electrician for a position specializing in ground mount solar in Peterborough. The ideal candidate will provide technical expertise, lead a team, and have a strong background in electrical solar systems. The role offers a competitive salary from £40,000 to £45,000, plus benefits including a car, healthcare, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Car allowance

Healthcare

Life assurance

28 days holidays plus banks

Bonus

Qualifications

• Qualified electrician (ECS Card) with electrical solar experience.
• Full UK Driving License required.
• Strong background in O&M activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technicians across various solar farm developments.
• Support maintenance schedules and commissioning of farms.
• Act as the technical expert within the team.

Skills

Commercial solar experience

Electrical knowledge

Leadership skills

Education

Electrically qualified / time served

Tools

Inverter systems

Switch gear

HV systems

Job description

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Client:

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited

Location:

peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

04.08.2025

Expiry Date:

18.09.2025

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Job Description:

Lead Electrician (Training into Ground Mount Solar)
Field Based - Covering: Peterborough, Corby, Cambridge, Spalding, Huntingdon, Downham Market and Surrounding Areas
£40,000 - £45,000 + Car + Healthcare + Life Assurance + Bonus + Holidays (28 plus banks)
Are you a qualified electrician (ECS Card), with previous experience working on commercial solar, looking to progress into ground mount solar sector?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global market leading renewable energy leader, where you will be the 'go to' technical expert within the team, within a company offering further training and career development.
The company are an engineering, procurement & construction specialist within the Renewables market, with a presence across the world. With major Solar farm developments across the Midlands / East Anglia, my client is looking for Lead O&M Engineer to join the team.
In this role, you will be leading a team of technicians across varies solar farm developments. You will support with the maintenance schedules, be the 'go to' technical hands on engineer, commissioning of new farms and much more.
The ideal candidate will be from a strong electrical solar background, with previous experience working on Inverter, Switch gear and HV systems.
The Role:
*Lead Solar O&M Engineer
*Lead maintenance activities
*Assist with commissioning activities
*Field Based - Monday - Friday
The Person:
*Strong Operations & Maintenance electrical solar background
*Electrically qualified / time served
*Full UK Driving License
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This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.
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