Lead Solar Electrician

Accelerated People Management; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Overtime

Training

Progression

OTE

Job summary

Accelerated People Management Ltd is seeking a Lead Electrician (Solar) in Cheltenham to lead electrical installations on commercial projects. You will work autonomously, act as site lead, and mentor junior engineers, with attractive terms including paid overtime, a company van and a fuel card.

The role offers progression toward senior positions such as Lead Engineer or design/management as the business grows, with funded training in air conditioning and F-Gas to broaden your skillset.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical installation and commissioning experience
• Approved Electrician status with relevant electrical qualifications; 2391 highly desirable
• Solar PV experience or renewable energy qualifications advantageous
• Strong leadership, communication and mentoring abilities

Responsibilities

• Leading electrical installations and commissioning across commercial projects
• Working independently from technical drawings and taking ownership of electrical works on site
• Acting as the technical lead on site, troubleshooting issues and ensuring installations are completed safely and professionally
• Mentoring and supporting a junior colleague while helping develop the electrical capability of the business

Skills

Strong leadership

Electrical installations

Site supervision

Mentoring

Education

Approved Electrician status

2391 qualification desirable

Job description

Lead Electrician (Solar) Cheltenham

£50,000 - £55,000 + OTE £60,000+ +Overtime + Company Van + Fuel Card + Training + Progression

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Lead Electrician to join a growing clean energy business and take a leading role across its electrical installations. With paid overtime, a company van and fuel card, alongside funded Air Conditioning and F-Gas training, this is a fantastic opportunity for an electrician looking to increase their earnings, broaden their technical skillset and progress into a senior position.

The company is an engineering-led clean energy business delivering a range of energy solutions across commercial projects, with ambitious plans to expand its operations and electrical capabilities. They are now looking for an experienced Lead Electrician who can work autonomously, lead from the front and help develop junior colleagues, with long-term opportunities to progress towards Lead Engineer and potentially into design or management as the business grows.

As a Lead Electrician (Solar), your responsibilities will include:

• Leading electrical installations and commissioning across commercial projects, predominantly within an hour of Cheltenham
• Working independently from technical drawings and taking ownership of electrical works on site
• Acting as the technical lead on site, troubleshooting issues and ensuring installations are completed safely and professionally
• Mentoring and supporting a junior colleague while helping develop the electrical capability of the business

The successful Lead Electrician (Solar) should have:

• Strong electrical installation and commissioning experience with the ability to work independently and lead works on site
• Approved Electrician status with relevant electrical qualifications; 2391 highly desirable
• Solar PV experience or qualifications advantageous, with additional renewable energy experience beneficial
• Strong leadership, communication and professional standards with the ability to mentor junior engineers

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Accelerated People Management Ltd can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.

We will endeavour to respond to all applicants however due to the sheer volume of response, we can only guarantee that candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted