Solar Field Electrician

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm in Exeter is seeking a qualified electrician to manage and maintain solar energy equipment. This role involves handling electrical systems, performing inspections, and requires strong electrical knowledge along with relevant qualifications. Join a team known for its support and investment in employee growth, with perks including annual bonuses and training in the solar sector.

Benefits

Annual bonus

25 days PTO

Inflation adjustments

Overtime options

Full solar training

Extra-long lunch on Wednesdays

Qualifications

• Qualified electrician with strong electrical knowledge.
• Experience on industrial or commercial electrical scale projects preferred.
• Willingness to learn and work in renewable energy.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on electrical components and systems.
• Fault finding and inspections on various solar equipment.
• Manage subcontractors for maintenance activities.

Skills

Strong electrical knowledge

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!