Solar Electrician - Cambridge

HVAC FM Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company EV/van

Home charger provided

30 days annual leave + 8 holidays

Private medical cover after probation

Death in Service – 4x salary after/pro

Pension matched up to 6%

Enhanced maternity and paternity

Technical training & development

Job summary

HVAC Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Solar PV Electrician to join a growing renewables team covering Cambridge and the surrounding region. The role focuses on the electrical installation, testing and commissioning of domestic Solar PV systems in customer homes.

You will install inverters, connect AC/DC equipment, complete testing and certification, and maintain high safety standards. Field-based, with travel across the wider region and opportunities to expand into related

Qualifications

• Experience installing domestic Solar PV systems and associated electrical work.
• Proven ability to test, fault-find and commission complex installations.
• NVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out domestic Solar PV electrical installations.
• Install and connect inverters, isolators and AC/DC equipment.
• Complete testing, inspection and commissioning.
• Carry out fault finding and remedial works.
• Complete electrical certification and digital documentation.
• Work across a range of domestic Solar PV systems.
• Collaborate with roofing teams for roof-side installation.
• Liaise with customers and provide professional handovers.
• Maintain safety and compliance standards.

Skills

Solar PV installation

Domestic electrical install

NVQ Level 3

18th Edition

UK driving licence

Customer service

Independent working in homes

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification or equivalent

Job description

Solar PV Electrician – Cambridge

Up to £50,000 + Company EV + Excellent Benefits
Cambridge | Permanent | Full-Time | Field-Based

We are recruiting an experienced Solar PV Electrician to join a growing directly employed renewables team covering Cambridge and further region.

This is a permanent field-based role focused mainly on the electrical installation, testing and commissioning of domestic Solar PV systems.

The business is continuing to expand its in-house engineering team across Scotland and is looking for experienced electricians who can work independently, maintain high installation standards and deliver a professional service in customer homes.

The Role

As a Solar PV Electrician, you will:

• Carry out domestic Solar PV electrical installations
• Install and connect inverters, isolators and associated AC/DC equipment
• Complete testing, inspection and commissioning
• Carry out fault finding and remedial works where required
• Complete electrical certification and digital job documentation
• Work across a range of domestic Solar PV systems
• Work alongside dedicated roofing teams completing the roof-side installation
• Liaise directly with customers and complete professional handovers
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, safety and compliance
• Support installation quality and resolve technical issues on site

There may also be opportunities to work across other low-carbon technologies, including EV charging, with training provided where required.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a fully qualified electrician with:

• Previous hands‑on Solar PV installation experience
• Strong domestic electrical installation experience
• NVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification or equivalent
• 18th Edition
• Good testing, fault‑finding and commissioning ability
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Confidence working independently in occupied domestic properties
• Strong customer service and communication skills

SJIB / ECS / Gold Card and additional renewable qualifications would be beneficial.

Battery storage experience is useful but is not essential.

Package

• Salary up to £50,000
• Company EV / van
• Home charger provided where required
• 30 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Private medical cover after probation
• Death in Service – 4x salary after probation
• Pension matched up to 6%
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Ongoing technical training and developmentPermanent employed position
• Long-term progression opportunities within a growing renewables operation

Location

This role is focused around Cambridge, with travel across the wider region depending on workload.