Solar Field Electrician

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

Job summary

A leading solar energy firm in the UK seeks a qualified electrician to join their team. The role involves routine maintenance of solar systems and requires strong electrical knowledge, NVQ 3 certification, and experience in large-scale electrical projects. Benefits include competitive pay, ample PTO, and full solar training.

Benefits

Annual bonus

25 days PTO

Extra-long lunch on Wednesdays

Full solar training

Qualifications

• Strong electrical knowledge is crucial.
• 18th edition and NVQ 3 required.
• Experience with industrial/commercial electrical projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance on solar modules, inverters, and related equipment.
• Perform fault finding on electrical components through inspections.
• Engage and manage subcontractors during maintenance activities.

Skills

Strong electrical knowledge

Education

18th edition / NVQ 3

Electrical apprenticeship preferred

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!