Solar Field Electrician

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the solar energy sector seeks qualified electricians to perform routine maintenance on solar systems. This role involves managing subcontractors and requires strong electrical knowledge and relevant certifications. The ideal candidate will have experience in industrial electrical projects and a desire to transition into renewable energy.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Annual inflation adjustments

25 days PTO

Paid overtime or TOIL

Extended lunch on Wednesdays

Full solar training

Qualifications

• Qualified electrician with strong electrical knowledge.
• Experience in industrial/commercial projects preferred.
• On-the-job experience with solar energy systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Routine maintenance on solar modules, inverters, and electrical systems.
• Engage and manage subcontractors for maintenance tasks.
• Conduct fault finding on electrical components.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Fault finding

Education

18th edition

NVQ 3

Electrical apprenticeship

Job description

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The Sustainable Partnership is partnered with one of Europe's largest Solar Energy firms.

This is a best-in-industry solar firm that is known for looking after its team and investing in its people.

The outline of the role:

• Routine maintenance activities on modules, inverters, cables and connectors, DC and AC distribution boxes;
• Routine maintenance activities on module mounting systems, fence and gates, inverter and transformer stations
• Routine maintenance activities on monitoring and communication equipment (data logger, routers, sensors, etc.);
• Fault finding on electrical components by means of visual inspections or professional site measurement activities
• Engage and manage subcontractors;
• Annual bonus
• Annual inflation adjustments
• 25 days PTO
• Overtime can be paid out, or banked as TOIL
• Extra-long lunch on a Wednesday
• Full solar training

Requirements:

• Strong electrical knowledge
• 18th edition / NVQ 3
• Electrical apprenticeship preferred
• On the job experience with industrial/commercial electrical scale projects

If you are a qualified electrician looking to break into the renewable energy industry or if you have some solar experience and you are looking for a change then please get in touch, it would be great to hear from you!