Renewable Electrician

Build Recruitment Limited; Worthing; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited seeks a skilled electrician for renewable energy installations, focusing on domestic and commercial solar PV systems. You will install, test, and commission systems, reading schematics and ensuring RAMS and safety compliance.

The role requires an electrical apprenticeship, 18th Edition IEE, and MCS knowledge. A full UK driving license and tools are also essential, with regional travel and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical apprenticeship or full electrical qualifications.
• Must hold the 18th Edition IEE.
• MCS accreditation knowledge/experience.
• Experience in solar PV or renewables preferred (training available).
• Full UK driving license with under 7 points.
• Own a full set of tools.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all aspects of electrical works on solar PV installations.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Test and commission domestic and commercial solar PV systems.
• Maintain compliance with UK building regulations, DNO requirements and RAMS.
• Travel regionally or nationally as required; overtime/weekends when needed.

Skills

Solar PV installation

Schematics reading

Fault finding

H&S compliance

RAMS knowledge

Domestic/commercial PV experience

Education

Electrical apprenticeship

18th Edition IEE

MCS accreditation knowledge

Tools

ECS Gold Card

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated electrician to work on renewable energy installations, including:
Experience in installing, testing, and commissioning domestic and/or commercial solar PV systems. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings. Competent with DC and AC circuits, inverters, isolators, and fault finding. Familiarity with remote monitoring systems, data loggers, and apps. Strong understanding of H&S protocols, risk assessments, and method statements (RAMS). Compliance with UK building regulations and DNO (Distribution Network Operator) requirements. Report faulty appliances, installations or equipment which do not meet safety regulations. Operate machinery and equipment safely and correctly using any safety devices and practices. Carry out all aspects of electrical works. Willingness to travel regionally (or nationally depending on the role). Flexibility to work overtime or weekends when required

What we need from you:

• You have served a recognised Electrical apprenticeship and/ or appropriate full electrical qualifications (Essential)
• Must hold a 18th Edition I.EE
• MCS Accreditation knowledge or experience (Microgeneration Certification Scheme)
• Experience in solar PV or renewables preferred (training available)
• MCS Accreditation knowledge or experience (Microgeneration Certification Scheme, PAS 2030 familiarity (for roles involving retrofit or funded work) G98/G99 understanding (grid connection regulations) Solar PV Qualifications, including one of the below:
• City & Guilds 2399 – Solar Photovoltaic Installation (now discontinued but still recognised)
• LCL Awards Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Solar PV Systems
• BPEC Solar PV Installer Course (essential)
• ECS Gold Card –If you don’t have this certification, it must be obtained prior to start date
• Passion for sustainability and innovation
• A full UK driving license under 7 points
• Own a full set of tools