Solar Electrician

Astute People; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Astute People in London is recruiting a Solar Electrician for an initial 3-month contract with potential to extend across multiple sites in London. The role focuses on installing and commissioning Solar PV systems, reading electrical drawings and ensuring safe works on site.

You should have Level 3 NVQ electrical qualification and solar PV installation experience, plus ability to work on DC/AC circuits. A valid UK right to work and own transport are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 3 NVQ electrical qualification.
• Experience installing Solar PV systems on commercial/industrial sites.
• Ability to read and work from electrical drawings.
• Experience with DC and AC electrical works is required.
• Own transport and UK right to work necessary.

Responsibilities

• Install and connect Solar PV systems on-site.
• Perform electrical testing and commissioning to standards.
• Work safely on site and follow site requirements.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.

Skills

Level 3 NVQ electrical qualification

Solar PV installation experience

Electrical testing and commissioning

Reading electrical drawings

Own transport

Education

Level 3 NVQ electrical qualification

Job description

Astute's Renewables team is partnering with a leading Solar PV company to recruit a Solar Electrician on an initial 3-month contract, with the potential for the work to become long-term across multiple sites in London.

The Solar Electrician role comes with a competitive rate per day/hour.

Key skills

• Level 3 NVQ electrical qualification.
• Previous Solar PV installation experience.
• Strong electrical installation background.
• Installation and connection of Solar PV systems.
• Experience with DC and AC electrical works.
• Cable containment, cabling, isolators and associated equipment.
• Electrical testing and commissioning.
• Ability to read and work from electrical drawings.
• Working safely in line with site requirements.
• Commercial/industrial solar experience would be advantageous.
• Own transport required as a company vehicle will not be provided.
• UK right to work required.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Solar Electrician role

• Competitive rate per day/hour
• Initial 3-month contract with potential for long-term work
• Immediate start required
• Own transport required

Own transport requiredAstute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful