Solar Electrician

InstaGroup; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is experiencing double-digit growth in the renewable energy sector. As an Electrician, you will play a crucial role in the development of the Solar PV department, providing exceptional customer service and training an Electrical Apprentice. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career while ensuring compliance with national electrical safety standards. With a commitment to your professional growth, the company offers a supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of innovative projects. If you are passionate about renewable energy and enjoy challenges, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company Van

12% Annual Performance Bonus

Up to 6% Pension Contribution

£600 Annual Personal Development Budget

25 Days Leave Plus Bank Holidays

Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Regular Staff Events

Mobile Phone

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience required, especially in Solar PV.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and address functionality and safety issues in electrical systems.
• Plan, design, and install electrical control and lighting systems.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Leadership

Tenacity

Passion for Renewable Energy

Education

NVQ Level 3 Technical Qualification

BPEC – Installation & Maintenance of Small-Scale Solar PV Systems

City & Guilds 18th Edition

Level 3 Certificate in Installing, Testing and Ensuring Compliance of Electrical Installations

Tools

Electrical Testing Equipment

Solar PV Installation Tools

Job description

At InstaGroup we are recognised nationally for our experience, technical knowledge, and expertise.
We are currently delivering double digit growth year on year, with part of this growth being the development of our Solar PV department.

With this, we are looking to bring on-board an experienced and qualified Electrician that is confident in offering great customer service to our clients as well as supporting in the training of an Electrical Apprentice. This is an exciting time to be part of the growth and development here at InstaGroup giving you the opportunity to expand your career and advance your technical development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and address functionality and safety issues.
• Plan, design, and install indoor and outdoor electrical control, wiring, and lighting systems.
• Inspect and test electrical systems, including fuses, transformers, and circuit breakers.
• Stay apprised of revisions to relevant building and safety regulations.
• Ensure that electrical systems adhere to the national electrical safety standards and regulations.
• Support and train an Electrical Apprentice four days per week, ensuring they receive the correct training, taking the time to explain, and being patient always.

This job will be for you if:

• Previous industry experience and knowledge: You will have a minimum of 5 years industry experience.
• Solar PV qualifications: Essential. Training qualifications provided specialising in this area.
• Strong organisation skills: To plan & liaise with sub-contractors to set up and run sites.
• You communicate clearly: You can explain anything to anyone, and you are comfortable communicating in person, in writing, and on the phone.
• You are good with people: The job will require you to coordinate on site and with the customer.
• Passion for the industry: Specifically for the renewable energy sector.
• You are tenacious: You have high energy & professional enthusiasm to deliver on your goals. You don’t give up and enjoy a challenge.
• You are a confident and patient leader: As part of this role, you will have an Electrical Apprentice to support in their training four days per week (not required if no further apprentice is hired).

Qualifications Required:

• Full driving licence required.
• NVQ level 3 technical qualification.
• BPEC – Installation & maintenance of small-scale solar PV systems, 18th Edition.
• City & Guilds requirement for electrical installations (18th Edition) (BS7671 Level 3).
• City & Guilds fundamental inspection, testing & initial verification (Level 2).
• Level 3 Certificate in Installing, Testing and Ensuring Compliance of Electrical Installations in Dwellings.
• Level 3 in Requirements for Electrical Installation BS7671 2018.
• Level 3 Award in Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations.
• Level 3 in Building Regulations for Electrical Installations in Dwellings.
• Recognised Solar qualifications required or the equivalent of Napit and MCS accredited, Bpec Solar and BESS, L3 solar and battery.

What We Offer:

• Excellent salary up to £40,000 per annum (DOE).
• Company van.
• 12% annual performance bonus.
• Up to 6% pension contribution.
• £600 annual personal development and training budget.
• 25 days leave, plus bank holidays, increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, Electric car salary sacrifice scheme.
• Regular staff events.
• Mobile phone.