Solar Electrician

Eco2Solar; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Tools provided

34 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Wellness up to £30/month

Training provided

Job summary

Eco2Solar seeks a Renewables Electrician to install PV systems, EV chargers, battery storage and related equipment for new build housing projects. The role involves daily site travel from Bury St Edmunds, with occasional overnight stays, and a strong focus on safety, quality and customer service.

You will join the UK’s leading solar PV installer, work in a supportive team, and progress your skills while delivering high-quality renewable energy solutions for developers and homeowners.

Qualifications

• 18th Edition electrical qualifications (BS7671).
• N/SVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (Building and Structures) OR a completed apprenticeship with AM2.
• CSCS/ECS Card for site works
• Experience in solar installations and/or domestic new builds.

Responsibilities

• Install PV systems and inverters, ensuring correct generation meters are in place.
• Submit paperwork accurately and on time; comply with MCS, safety, and quality standards.
• Travel daily to sites; overnight stays may be required and work within deadlines.

Education

N/SVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

Completed apprenticeship with AM2

Job description

Renewables Electrician

Location: Live with 45mins travel from Bury, St Edmunds

Salary: £40,000 FTE plus a generous bonus scheme and benefits

Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week

Eco2Solar are pleased to announce a new and exciting opportunity to join the UK's largest and most successful Solar PV installer (who were recently invested in by EON) as a Renewables Electrician, based in Bury. We will help you to develop the skills to future proof your career by installing EV chargers, Solar PV systems, battery storage and innovative products for new build housing developers to meet carbon reduction targets.

About the role

The role of the Renewables Electrician offers the right candidate the opportunity to build, develop and grow their career with a highly reputable and growing company. Stay ahead of the latest technology and work with the UK's largest new build solar installer, working in partnership with Eon.

Working in a safe and controlled environment, installing renewable energy systems for new build housing developers, your mission will be to achieve the highest standard of quality, safety and customer service in low‑carbon electrical installations.

As a Renewables Electrician, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient installation of PV systems (inverters and generation meters), accurate and timely submission of paperwork, compliance with MCS and Health, Safety and Quality standards.

This is a site‑based role requiring travel on a daily basis. There will be a requirement for overnight stays as and when required.

Attention to detail and problem‑solving skills are essential within this role. The role requires good technological skills and the ability to use Apps to complete certifications and reports.

Having the ability to work both as part of a team and also take overall responsibility for your personal workload, whilst delivering excellent levels of service is essential. A desire to put our clients’ needs first and a thirst to develop your own skills is a key part of fitting into this established team.

About you

Previous experience in solar installations and/or domestic new builds is required. It is important that you have:

• 18th Edition electrical qualifications (BS7671)
• N/SVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (Building and Structures) OR a completed apprenticeship with AM2

It would be helpful but not essential if you have:

• Solar certification (BPEC or City & Guilds) Level 3 Award in the Installation of Small-Scale PV Systems
• CSCS/ECS Card for site works
• Testing and Inspection 2391-52
• Experience in 3 phase installations

To be successful in this role you’ll have strong communication skills, be reliable and a team player. You will be able to work within established timeframes and possess excellent timekeeping skills. You will be flexible in working arrangements and be driven to go the extra mile to ensure we deliver a high-quality service for our customers.

We are looking for people with integrity, passion, and a determination to make a difference for the future to join our team and be a part of our future success. If you have integrity, passion, and a determination to do everything you can to make a difference for the future then we want you on our team!

What we offer

You’d be joining a highly reputable and growing company who have a real passion for sustainability, eco systems and delivering a first-class service to their customers.

Financially

• You will be entitled to a productivity bonus giving you the ability to increase your earnings
• You will receive a loyalty bonus to say thank you from us upon completion of each full year worked

Additionally

• You will have a company van, a fuel card and tools provided
• You will have 34 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays and an extra day for your birthday)
• You will have access to the holiday purchase scheme
• We offer a contributory pension scheme
• Option of a wellness benefit of 30 pounds per month
• All training provided

Standards of Expectation, Behaviours & Values

• Displays a positive, can-do attitude, turns a negative into a positive.
• Focuses on results and achievement of tasks.
• Role Model in own job, leads by example.
• Live and breathe our values every day: Excellence, Fairness, Innovation and Trust.