Solar Electrician

ZipRecruiter; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK renewable energy company seeks a Solar Electrician for permanent roles in Coventry and surrounding areas. You will be part of a two-man team conducting installations of Solar PV systems, benefiting from a competitive salary of £40,000, door-to-door travel pay, and extensive benefits including private medical and overtime opportunities.

Benefits

Company Van + Fuel Card

23 days + Bank Holidays

Private Medical

Sick Pay

Overtime available

Tool Allowance

PPE + Uniform

Company iPad

Life Assurance (3 x Salary)

Pension

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience on Solar PV Installation required.
• Full UK Driving Licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Install Solar PV systems on private domestic properties.
• Work in a team alongside a Roofer/Panel Installer.

Skills

Solar PV Installation

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical

18th Edition

2391 Test & Inspection

2372 or 2399 qualification

Job description

Job Description

Solar Electrician – Overview
Low Carbon Recruitment Ltd are currently working with one of UK’s largest renewable energy companies who are looking for a permanent Electrician’s to carry out Solar PV installations in the Coventry, Warwick, Rugby area. The company have been established for over 15 years, specializing in the installation of renewable energy systems in domestic and light commercial properties, they are currently experiencing a consistent period of growth having doubled in turnover in the past 5 years.
Within the role, you will work in a two man team alongside a Roofer/Panel Installer, installing Solar PV systems on private domestic properties within the Coventry, Warwick, Rugby areas. You will work as a team to complete installations, with the roofer installing and fixing the panels and running the cables through, which the electrician will then wire up and commission the system.

Most systems range between 6-12 panels and some jobs will have a battery storage system in addition.
The company have been installing PV systems for over 10 years and have 30+ crews working nationwide. They aim to make each install as simple as possible for their Engineers. All sites are technically surveyed prior to the installation starting, all scaffolding and required infrastructure will be set up prior to the teams arrival, and all materials are delivered to site with some surplus to keep as spares/ van stock.
You will operate throughout the the Coventry, Warwick, Rugby areas with all travel time paid.

The role is mobile with a company van and fuel card provided and therefore it is essential that you have a full UK driving licence.
Solar Electrician – Requirements
* 2+ years experience on Solar PV Installation
* 18th Edition (Essential)
* NVQ Level 3 Electrical
* 2391 Test & Inspection (Desired)
* 2372 or 2399 qualification (Desired)
* Full UK Driving Licence
Solar Electrician – Salary and Remuneration
* Salary of £40,000
* Door to Door Travel Pay
* Company Van + Fuel Card
* 23 days + Bank Holidays
* Private Medical
* Sick Pay
* Overtime – Loads available in week and at weekends
* Tool Allowance to upgrade anything they need, buy new tools throughout the year
* PPE + Uniform
* Company iPad
* Life Assurance (3 x Salary)
* Pension