Renewables Electrician in Maidstone, Kent

Energy Jobline CVL; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Mobile

Healthcare

Pension

Training and development

Job summary

Low Carbon Recruitment is seeking a renewable technologies electrician to service, diagnose and repair solar PV, ASHPs and EV charging systems across residential and commercial sites. You will travel to a central warehouse each morning to load a van and operate from a company van with fuel card and mobile.

The role focuses on safety, quality workmanship and hands-on installation of modern renewable electrical systems, with training provided where needed and a clear progression path.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Electrotechnical qualification (essential).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (essential).
• Experience on Solar PV, EV chargers or ASHP systems (training available).
• Strong diagnostic ability across electrical systems.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• DBS or willingness to undergo one.

Responsibilities

• Electrical servicing across Solar PV, ASHPs and EV chargers, including diagnostics.
• Perform fault finding and system replacements of electrical equipment.
• Produce technical reports, notes and follow-up assessments.
• Ensure safety compliance with BS 7671 and internal H&S procedures.
• Interact with tenants, clients and site teams to coordinate works.
• Support wider renewable installations as required.

Skills

Driving Licence

Diagnostics

Customer service

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrotechnical qualification

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Low Carbon Recruitment are currently partnered with a long‑established renewable energy specialist who have been operating for over 25 years across the South, London & the Midlands. With a team of 30+ engineers already in place, they support domestic social housing, commercial sites and public sector clients with modern low carbon electrical systems. They’ve built a strong reputation for safety, quality and reliable service, and due to continued growth, they’re now looking for an fully qualified experienced Renewable Technologies Electrician to join their field operations team.

This role is ideal for an electrician who enjoys varied work, problem‑solving and being hands‑on with modern renewable electrical technologies. You’ll be carrying out servicing, fault‑finding and repairs across Solar PV, ASHPs, EV chargers and wider electrical systems, ensuring installations run safely and efficiently while delivering excellent customer service.

You will be required to travel to the warehouse each morning to collect materials and load van stock. A company van and fuel card are provided.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for the maintenance and repair of renewable electrical systems across residential and commercial properties. Day‑to‑day, that means:

• Electrical servicing — Planned maintenance, diagnostics and performance checks across Solar PV, ASHPs and EV chargers
• Fault finding — Quickly identifying issues across electrical, control and renewable components
• System replacements — Swap‑outs and upgrades of failed or obsolete electrical equipment
• Technical reporting — Producing clear job notes, recommendations and follow‑on work assessments
• Safety compliance — Working to BS 7671, industry standards and internal H&S procedures
• Customer interaction — Communicating clearly with tenants, clients and site teams
• Associated tasks — Supporting wider renewable installations where required

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 Electrotechnical qualification (essential)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (essential)
• Experience working on Solar PV, EV chargers or ASHP systems ( – training available)
• Strong diagnostic ability across electrical systems
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• High personal standards for safety, compliance and workmanship
• Full UK Driving Licence
• DBS or willingness to undergo one

Salary & Package

• £50,000–£55,000 depending on experience
• Monday – Friday – 8am – 5pm
• Performance bonus (capped & uncapped options)
• Overtime available
• Company van, fuel card & mobile
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off (33 Days Total)
• Healthcare, pension, death‑in‑service
• Full manufacturer and technology‑specific training (Solar PV, battery storage, EV chargers, ASHPs, etc.)