Solar Electrician

Kingston Barnes Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Circa £38,000–£45,000 salary package

Company transport to and from jobs

No overnight stays

Ongoing training & certification

Career progression to senior roles

Job summary

Kingston Barnes Ltd in Gloucestershire is seeking a skilled electrician to join their growing renewable energy team. The role involves installing and commissioning solar PV systems, battery storage, and EV chargers.

You will work to BS 7671 and MCS standards, perform first and second fix, testing, and handovers to customers, with a strong emphasis on tidy workmanship and ongoing manufacturer training. No solar experience required; a training programme is provided to build your skills, with

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 / AM2 qualified electrician with current 18th Edition
• Full UK driving licence and proximity within Gloucestershire
• Commitment to clean, professional installations and site discipline
• ECS / CSCS card and 2391 Inspection & Testing desirable

Responsibilities

• Installing and commissioning solar PV, battery storage and EV chargers
• Full electrical first and second fix
• Inspection, testing and commissioning
• Customer handovers, including monitoring apps and system setup
• Working to BS 7671, MCS requirements

Skills

Electrical installation

System commissioning

Clean workmanship

Customer handovers

Education

NVQ Level 3 / AM2 qualified electrician

18th Edition (BS 7671)

Full UK driving licence

ECS / CSCS card

2391 Inspection & Testing

Tools

FoxESS

Tesla Powerwall

SolarEdge

SunPower

Job description

Solar Electrician, Gloucestershire

Full-time Permanent

Renewable Energy Specialists

The Company:

Our client is an independently owned solar company, established in 2012 and based in Gloucestershire. They are a privately owned, smaller contractor with a team that takes pride in doing things properly.

The Opportunity:

Due to an increase in workload they are looking for a skilled electrician to join their growing team in Gloucestershire. Responsibilities include:

• Installing and commissioning solar PV, battery storage and EV chargers

• Working with premium systems including FoxESS, Tesla Powerwall, SolarEdge and SunPower
• Full electrical first and second fix
• Inspection, testing and commissioning
• Customer handovers, including monitoring apps and system setup
• Working to BS 7671, MCS requirements
• Working as part of a small, experienced team where your ideas are genuinely valued

Essential:

• NVQ Level 3 / AM2 qualified electrician (or equivalent)
• Current 18th Edition (BS 7671)
• Full UK driving licence
• Living within approximately 30 minutes of Gloucestershire
• A pride in producing clean, professional installations and leaving sites tidy

Solar experience isn't essential - If you're a great electrician who hasn't worked in solar yet they offer a high level training programme. It is important they have the right person with the right attitude and electrical skills.

Desirable:

• Solar PV experience
• ECS / CSCS card
• 2391 Inspection & Testing

What s on offer

• Circa £38,000 - £45,000 plus package, depending on experience and qualifications
• 28 days' holiday including bank holidays
• Pension contributions
• Full solar PV training and ongoing manufacturer certification
• Training with SunPower, Tesla, FoxESS and SolarEdge
• Company transport to and from jobs
• No overnight stays
• Genuine progression opportunities into senior and team-leader roles
• The chance to build a career in one of the UK's fastest-growing renewable energy sectors