Solar PV Electrician

Birchwell Associates Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Birchwell Associates Ltd is recruiting a Solar PV Electrician to work across Bristol and the South West on domestic and commercial solar projects. You will handle electrical installation, testing and commissioning from start to finish.

Ideal candidates will have proven Solar PV experience, 18th Edition, and a full UK driving licence, with the ability to work independently on site and maintain high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified electrician with practical Solar PV experience
• Proven testing, inspection and fault-finding skills
• Experience in residential or commercial PV installations

Responsibilities

• Install Solar PV systems on domestic and commercial sites
• Cable AC/DC wiring and connections
• Install and commission inverters
• Test, certify and troubleshoot systems
• Work with battery storage and related components
• Ensure compliance with electrical regulations and safety standards
• Collaborate with roofing, installation and project teams
• Deliver professional service on customer sites

Skills

Solar PV installation

Electrical testing

Fault finding

Independent on-site worker

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

Job description

Birchwell Associates is partnering with an established and growing renewable energy company that is expanding its Solar PV team across Bristol and the wider South West.

They are looking for an experienced Solar PV Electrician to work across a varied pipeline of domestic and commercial installations, taking responsibility for the electrical side of projects from installation through to testing and commissioning.

This is a permanent opportunity with a business continuing to grow its presence in the UK renewables market.

The Position

Youll be involved in:

• Electrical installation of Solar PV systems


• Domestic and commercial renewable energy projects


• AC and DC cabling and connections


• Inverter installation and commissioning


• Electrical testing and certification


• Diagnosing system faults and completing remedial works


• Battery storage installations


• Ensuring all work meets current electrical regulations and safety standards


• Working alongside roofing, installation and project teams


• Providing a professional service when working on customer sites

What We Need

Wed like to hear from qualified electricians with practical experience installing or maintaining Solar PV systems.

You should ideally have:

• Proven Solar PV experience


• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent


• 18th Edition


• Good testing, inspection and fault-finding skills


• Experience working within residential or commercial environments


• Knowledge of PV inverters and associated system components


• Confidence working independently on site


• Full UK driving licence

Experience with battery storage, EV charging, commercial PV or larger renewable energy projects would also be valuable.

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