Solar Electrician

Bailey & Bowes Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Bailey & Bowes Ltd seeks an experienced Solar PV Electrician for second-fix installations on new-build housing across multiple regions, including Cambridge. You will test, commission and hand over solar systems, ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance for customer handover.

The role emphasises independent work, strong fault-finding skills, and effective communication with site teams on large-scale residential projects.

Qualifications

• Solar PV qualification required.
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• City & Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulations required.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Experience with SOLAR PV installations and electrical testing.

Responsibilities

• Carry out second-fix electrical works on residential Solar PV installations.
• Test, inspect and commission Solar PV systems on new build properties.
• Complete electrical certification and commissioning documentation.
• Diagnose and rectify installation faults where required.
• Ensure all work complies with current electrical regulations and industry standards.
• Liaise with site managers, developers and internal teams.
• Conduct quality checks and final inspections prior to handover.
• Maintain a high standard of health and safety at all times.
• Travel between multiple housing developments across Oxford, Northampton and Cambridge regions.

Skills

Communication skills

Electrical testing & fault finding

Self-management

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

City & Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Solar PV qualification

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Solar Electrician - New Build Housing

Salary: up to £52,000 Basic + 10% Performance Bonus ( or £250 day rate )

Benefits: Company Van & Fuel Card, 23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Solar PV Electrician to join a growing renewable energy team working across new build residential developments throughout Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire and Cambridgeshire.

This role focuses on the second-fix installation, testing, commissioning and handover of Solar PV systems on newly constructed homes. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring installations are completed to the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance before customer handover.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrician looking to develop a long-term career within the renewable energy sector while working on large-scale residential projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out second-fix electrical works on residential Solar PV installations.
• Test, inspect and commission Solar PV systems on new build properties.
• Complete electrical certification and commissioning documentation.
• Diagnose and rectify installation faults where required.
• Ensure all work complies with current electrical regulations and industry standards.
• Liaise professionally with site managers, developers and internal teams.
• Conduct quality checks and final inspections prior to handover.
• Maintain a high standard of health and safety at all times.
• Manage company vehicle, tools and equipment responsibly.
• Travel between multiple housing developments across the Oxford, Northampton and Cambridge regions.

Essential Requirements

• Solar PV qualification
• Knowledge of battery storage systems.
• Qualified Electrician (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• City & Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Previous experience working with SOLAR PV.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong understanding of electrical testing and fault finding.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills