Solar PV Electrician

Birchwell Associates Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Birchwell Associates Ltd is seeking an experienced Solar Electrician to join a growing renewable energy contractor delivering Solar PV and battery storage projects across Devon and surrounding areas.

The role is hands-on, requiring strong installation, testing and fault-finding skills within both domestic and commercial settings. Candidates should hold 18th Edition, City & Guilds 2391, and a Level 3 electrical qualification, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• 18th Edition
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing
• Relevant Level 3 electrical qualification / apprenticeship
• Strong electrical installation experience
• Experience with Solar PV installations
• Good testing and fault-finding ability
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Installing and commissioning Solar PV systems
• Battery storage installation
• Inverter installation and connection
• AC electrical works associated with renewable energy systems
• Testing, inspection and certification
• Fault finding and remedial works
• Consumer unit and electrical upgrades where required
• Working from electrical drawings and specifications
• Ensuring installations comply with BS 7671 and relevant industry standards
• Completing work to a high standard while maintaining excellent health and safety practices
• Liaising with customers, site teams and project management

Skills

18th Edition

City & Guilds 2391

Electrical installation

Solar PV installations

Testing & fault-finding

UK driving licence

Team working

Education

Level 3 electrical qualification / apprenticeship

Job description

Birchwell Associates is recruiting for an experienced Solar Electrician to join a growing renewable energy contractor delivering Solar PV and battery storage projects across Devon and the surrounding areas.

This is a hands-on position suited to a qualified electrician with strong installation, testing and fault-finding experience who is looking to build or continue a career within the renewable energy sector.

The Role

You will be responsible for electrical works across Solar PV and battery storage installations, working across a mixture of domestic and commercial projects.

Responsibilities will include:

• Installing and commissioning Solar PV systems
• Battery storage installation
• Inverter installation and connection
• AC electrical works associated with renewable energy systems
• Testing, inspection and certification
• Fault finding and remedial works
• Consumer unit and electrical upgrades where required
• Working from electrical drawings and specifications
• Ensuring installations comply with BS 7671 and relevant industry standards
• Completing work to a high standard while maintaining excellent health and safety practices
• Liaising with customers, site teams and project management

What We're Looking For

Candidates should have:

• 18th Edition
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing
• Relevant Level 3 electrical qualification / apprenticeship
• Strong electrical installation experience
• Experience with Solar PV installations
• Good testing and fault-finding ability
• Full UK driving licenceli>
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Experience with battery storage, inverters and renewable energy systems would be highly advantageous.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join an established and growing renewable energy business with an increasing pipeline of Solar PV and battery projects.

The role offers long-term work, varied projects and the opportunity to develop further within the renewable energy sector.