Solar Electrician

GoodPeople; Colchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

28 days' annual leave

Overtime at enhanced rates

Travel time paid

Job summary

Net Zero Careers is supporting an established electrical contractor delivering commercial and industrial projects that contribute to the UK's transition towards a low‑carbon future. We are looking for an experienced Electrician to work across commercial and industrial sites, carrying out electrical installation and related works.

Experience with EV charging or solar PV installations would be an advantage. This role suits a qualified electrician who takes pride in their work and follows high

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant electrical experience.
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Valid ECS card.
• Experience on commercial or industrial projects; domestic-only experience is not sufficient.
• Experience with EV charging or solar PV installations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installation work across commercial and industrial projects.
• Install, maintain and inspect electrical systems in line with regulations and standards.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications.
• Follow health and safety procedures on site.
• Work with peers and other trades to deliver projects safely and efficiently.
• Support projects involving renewable energy technologies, including EV charging and solar PV.

Skills

Electrical installation

Reading drawings

Health and safety

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

Tools

EV charging knowledge

Solar PV knowledge

Job description

Within 1 hour of the office

Salary: JIB rates, with typical earnings of around £42,000 for a normal working week

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

Net Zero Careers is supporting an established electrical contractor delivering commercial and industrial projects that contribute to the UK's transition towards a low-carbon future.

We are looking for an experienced Electrician to work across commercial and industrial sites, carrying out electrical installation and related works. Experience with EV charging or solar PV installations would be an advantage, as the projects offer opportunities to gain further experience in the growing renewable energy and net zero sectors.

This role is suited to a qualified electrician who takes pride in their work, follows high health and safety standards and is comfortable working on commercial and industrial projects.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out electrical installation work across commercial and industrial projects.

Install, maintain and inspect electrical systems in line with relevant regulations and industry standards.

Read and interpret electrical drawings and technical specifications.

Follow health and safety procedures on site.

Work effectively with colleagues and other trades to ensure projects are delivered safely and efficiently.

Support projects involving renewable energy technologies, including EV charging and solar PV where required.

Requirements

3-5 years of relevant electrical experience.

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation.

18th Edition Wiring Regulations.

Valid ECS card.

Experience working on commercial or industrial projects. Domestic-only experience will not be sufficient.

Ideally, experience with EV charging or solar PV installations.

Ability to travel to sites within approximately one hour of the office.

Pay and Benefits

JIB rates of pay.

Typical earnings of around £42,000 for a normal working week.

Overtime opportunities available, with enhanced rates:

Time and a half after 5pm.

Travel time paid for journeys exceeding one hour each way.

Company van and fuel card provided.

28 days' annual leave.

Interested?

If you're a qualified electrician looking for your next opportunity on commercial and industrial projects, with the chance to gain experience in renewable energy and net zero technologies, we'd like to hear from you.