Solar Electrician

Bailey & Bowes Ltd; Old Warren; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van & fuel card

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Bailey & Bowes Ltd is seeking an experienced Solar Electrician for second-fix installations on new build homes. You will test, commission and certify Solar PV systems across multiple residential sites, ensuring safety and quality before handover.

The role requires independent work, strong fault-finding skills and excellent communication with site teams. A full UK driving licence is essential, with a company van and fuel card provided.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• City & Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• 2391 Inspection & Testing qualification or equivalent.
• Experience commissioning electrical installations.
• 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.

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 your local area

Skills

Electrical testing

Fault finding

Independent worker

Customer-facing

Time management

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

City & Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

2391 Inspection & Testing

Job description

Job Description

Solar Electrician - New Build Housing

Salary: up to £52,000 Basic + 10% Performance Bonus OR £250 a day

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

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Solar PV Electricians to join a growing renewable energy team who work across new build residential developments from Northamptonshire, to Reading and across to East Anglia. ( engineers are kept local )

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 your local area

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Electrician (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• City & Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• 2391 Inspection & Testing qualification or equivalent.
• Previous experience commissioning electrical installations.
• 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.

Desirable Requirements

• Solar PV qualification or previous Solar PV experience.
• Experience working on new build residential developments.
• ECS Gold Card.
• Knowledge of battery storage systems.
• Renewable energy industry experience