Solar Electrician - East Mids

HVAC FM Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company EV/van

Home charger

Leave: 30 days + 8 bank holidays

Private medical cover

Job summary

HVAC Recruitment Limited is seeking a Solar PV Electrician for a permanent field-based role covering Sheffield to Leicester. The position focuses on domestic Solar PV electrical installations, testing, commissioning and handover in customer homes, with opportunities to work on related low-carbon technologies.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on Solar PV installation experience, strong domestic electrical skills, an NVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification (or equivalent) and 18th Edition.

Qualifications

• Hands-on solar PV installation experience
• Strong domestic electrical installation experience
• NVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification or equivalent (or higher)
• 18th Edition qualification

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 job documentation
• Work across a range of domestic Solar PV systems
• Liaise with customers and provide professional handovers
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, safety and compliance
• Support installation quality and resolve technical issues on site

Skills

Solar PV installation experience

Domestic electrical installation

18th Edition

Customer service & communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification or equivalent

Job description

Solar PV Electrician – Sheffield to Leicester

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

We are recruiting an experienced Solar PV Electrician to join a growing directly employed renewables team covering Sheffield to Leicester 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 development
• Permanent employed position
• Long‑term progression opportunities within a growing renewables operation

Location

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