Solar Field Electrician

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the renewable energy sector seeks a Solar Field Electrician in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role involves routine maintenance of solar energy systems and components, and requires strong electrical knowledge. This position also includes significant investment in training and development, making it ideal for those looking to grow in the solar industry.

Benefits

Annual bonus

25 days PTO

Overtime paid or available as TOIL

Extra-long lunch on Wednesdays

Full solar training

Qualifications

• On-the-job experience with industrial/commercial electrical projects preferred.
• Qualified electrician looking to enter the renewable energy field.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on solar modules, inverters, and electrical components.
• Fault find through visual inspections and site measurements.
• Engage and manage subcontractors.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Fault finding

Routine maintenance

Education

18th edition

NVQ 3

Electrical apprenticeship

Job description

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Client:

The Sustainable Partnership

Location:

newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

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!