Solar Electrician

Eco2Solar; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Tools provided

33 days annual leave (incl. BHs)

Holiday purchase scheme

Contributory pension

Wellness benefit £30/month

All training provided

Job summary

Eco2Solar, the UK's largest solar PV installer, is hiring a Renewables Electrician in Middlesbrough. You will install PV systems for new build housing, including inverters and generation meters, and ensure timely paperwork and safety compliance.

Role involves travel from Middlesbrough with a company van and tools provided, plus a generous bonus scheme and benefits. 18th Edition BS7671 and Level 3 NVQ / AM2 are required.

Qualifications

• 18th Edition (BS7671) electrical qualifications required.
• N/SVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or an AM2 apprenticeship.
• Preferably CSCS/ECS card and solar installation experience.

Responsibilities

• Install PV systems including inverters and generation meters.
• Travel daily to site; occasional overnight stays.
• Complete documentation and paperwork promptly.
• Comply with MCS, Health & Safety, and quality standards.
• Work safely in a controlled environment delivering high-quality service.

Skills

18th Edition BS7671

N/SVQ Level 3 / AM2

CSCS / ECS Card

3-phase installations

Electrical testing & inspection

Education

18th Edition Electrical Qualifications (BS7671)

N/SVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation OR AM2 apprenticeship

Job description

Renewables Electrician (Middlesbrough)

Location: Live with 45mins travel from Middlesbrough

Salary: £40,000 FTE plus a generous bonus scheme and benefits

Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week

Eco2Solar are pleased to announce a new and exciting opportunity to join the UK's largest and most successful Solar PV installer as a Renewables Electrician, based in Middlesbrough. We will help you to develop the skills to future proof your career by installing EV chargers, Solar PV systems, battery storage and innovative products for new build housing developers to meet carbon reduction targets.

About the role

The role of the Renewables Electrician offers the right candidate the opportunity to build, develop and grow their career with a highly reputable and growing company. You will stay ahead of the latest technology and work with the UK's largest new build solar installer, in partnership with EON.

Working in a safe and controlled environment, installing renewable energy systems for new build housing developers, your mission will be to achieve the highest standard of quality, safety and customer service in low‑carbon electrical installations.

You will be responsible for the safe and efficient installation of PV systems (inverters and generation meters), accurate and timely submission of paperwork, compliance with MCS and Health, Safety and Quality standards.

This is a site‑based role requiring daily travel, with occasional overnight stays.

Attention to detail and problem‑solving skills are essential. You must have good technological skills and the ability to use apps to complete certifications and reports.

You should be able to work both as part of a team and take overall responsibility for your personal workload, delivering excellent levels of service. A desire to put our clients’ needs first and a thirst to develop your own skills is key.

About you

Previous experience in solar installations and/or domestic new builds is required. It is important that you have:

• 18th Edition electrical qualifications (BS7671)
• N/SVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (Building and Structures) OR a completed apprenticeship with AM2

It would be helpful but not essential if you have:

• Solar certification (BPEC or City & Guilds) Level 3 Award in the Installation of Small‑Scale PV Systems
• CSCS/ECS Card for site works
• Testing and Inspection 2391‑52
• Experience in 3‑phase installations

To be successful you’ll have strong communication skills, be reliable and a team player. You will be able to work within established timeframes, possess excellent time‑keeping skills, be flexible in working arrangements and be driven to go the extra mile to ensure we deliver a high‑quality service for our customers.

We are looking for people with integrity, passion, and a determination to make a difference for the future. If you have integrity, passion, and a determination to do everything you can to make a difference for the future then we want you on our team!

What we offer

You’d be joining a highly reputable and growing company with a real passion for sustainability, ecosystems and delivering a first‑class service to their customers.

Financially:

• You will be entitled to a productivity bonus giving you the ability to increase your earnings
• You will receive a loyalty bonus to say thank you from us upon completion of each full year worked

Additionally:

• You will have a company van, a fuel card and tools provided
• You will have 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays and an extra day for your birthday)
• You will have access to the holiday purchase scheme
• We offer a contributory pension scheme
• Option of a wellness benefit of £30 per month
• All training provided

Balanced Scorecard

• Solar PV 2nd‑fix installation – 45% of time: 15 standard 2nd‑fix installs per week, tested and commissioned
• Completion of electrical certification and forms – 25% of time, weekly: Provide certificates and forms same day of installation
• Health and safety capacity – 20% of time, monthly: Zero RIDDOR reportable accidents, H & S monthly report
• Successful audits – 10% of time, monthly: Quality compliant work, audited and successful percentage audits

Standards of Expectation, Behaviours & Values

• Displays a positive, can‑do attitude, turning a negative into a positive
• Focuses on results and achievement of tasks
• Role model in own job, leads by example
• Lives and breathes our values every day: Excellence, Fairness, Innovation and Trust

Ready to make a positive impact? Please visit our website to apply for this role and help us power a sustainable future!