Solar PV Electrician

Birchwell Associates Ltd; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Birchwell Associates is partnering with an established renewable energy company, expanding its Solar PV team across Bristol and the South West. The Solar PV Electrician role covers installation, testing, and commissioning on domestic and commercial projects.

You will install Solar PV systems, work on inverters and battery storage, ensure compliance with 18th Edition and regulations, and collaborate with project teams on-site.

Qualifications

• 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 be valuable

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Solar PV experience

NVQ Level 3 electrical

18th Edition

Testing & fault-finding

Residential/commercial installs

PV inverters knowledge

Independent on-site

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent

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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