Solar PV Electrician

Sola Renewable Company Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Company phone

28 days annual holiday

Tools provided

Calibrated electrical test equipment

Job summary

Sola Renewable Company is seeking an experienced Solar PV Electrician for an on-site role in Hemel Hempstead. You will install, test, and commission solar PV systems, battery storage, and EV charging equipment, taking responsibility for safety and quality.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of electrical installation experience, with extra merit for battery storage and NICEIC supervision exposure. A full UK driving licence is required, and a company van is provided.

Qualifications

• Recognised Level 3 electrotechnical qualification, including NVQ Level 3, AM2 and GOLD Card.
• Three years' practical electrical installation experience.
• At least one year's experience installing battery storage systems.
• Current Level 3 qualification in BS 7671.
• A recognised Level 3 inspection and testing qualification (e.g., CG or equivalent).
• Qualifcations for installing solar PV and electrical energy storage systems.
• NICEIC Qualified Supervisor experience desirable or able to demonstrate competence for assessment.
• Full UK driving licence with ability to travel to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installation, connection, testing and commissioning of solar PV systems for domestic and selected commercial sites.
• Install and commission hybrid inverters, battery storage, gateways and home backup equipment.
• Install consumer units, protective devices, AC isolators, surge protection and earthing arrangements.
• Complete verification, test schedules, EICRs where applicable.
• Lead on-site electrical work and coordinate with roof team and subcontractors.
• Provide clear handover explanations of system operation to customers.

Skills

Electrical installation

Battery storage

EV charging

NICEIC supervision

UK driving licence

Education

Level 3 electrotechnical qualification

NVQ Level 3 / AM2 / GOLD Card

BS 7671 qualification

NICEIC supervisor qualification

Tools

Sigenergy equipment

Tesla Powerwall

Job description

SOLAR PV ELECTRICIAN / HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, ON SITE / £51,000 PER ANNUM + DISCRETARY BONUS

Sola Renewable Company, a fast-growing renewable energy company, is seeking an experienced Solar PV Electrician. The role will involve installing, testing, commissioning and certifying solar PV systems, battery storage, home backup equipment and EV chargers.

The successful candidate will be driven, dependable and technically confident, with strong electrical knowledge and a minimum of three years' practical electrical installation experience. They must also have at least one year's experience installing battery storage systems. This is a great opportunity to become a key member of Sola's growing in-house team.

Key Requirements of the Solar PV Electrician Role:

• Carry out the electrical installation, connection, testing and commissioning of domestic and selected commercial solar PV systems.
• Install and commission hybrid inverters, battery storage systems, gateways and whole-home backup equipment.
• Install consumer units, protective devices, AC isolators, surge protection, submains, containment, earthing and bonding arrangements.
• Complete initial verification, test schedules, Electrical Installation Certificates, Minor Works Certificates and EICRs where applicable.
• Be willing and able to act as Sola's proposed Qualified Supervisor, subject to NICEIC assessment and acceptance, and support the company's NICEIC application.
• Review surveys, designs, cable routes, cable sizes, protective devices, isolation, earthing arrangements and equipment locations before installation.
• Lead the electrical work on site, coordinate with the roof team and subcontractors, and ensure work is completed safely and to specification.
• Communicate clearly with customers, provide progress updates and explain system operation during handover.
• Diagnose electrical and system faults, complete remedial work and provide clear technical findings to customers and the office team.
• Help improve installation methods, electrical checklists, technical records and quality-control procedures as the company grows.

Skills & Experience Required:

• A recognised Level 3 electrotechnical qualification, including NVQ Level 3 and AM2 and GOLD Card.
• Strong knowledge of domestic electrical installations with a minimum of three years' practical electrical installation experience.
• A minimum of three years' electrical installation experience and one year's hands-on experience installing and commissioning battery storage systems is required.
• A current Level 3 qualification in BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations.
• A recognised Level 3 inspection and testing qualification, such as C&G #removed# or an accepted equivalent.
• Recognised qualifications for installing solar PV and electrical energy storage systems.
• Current or previous experience as an NICEIC Qualified Supervisor is highly desirable. Otherwise, the candidate must be able to demonstrate the competence and experience required for assessment.
• Experience installing Sigenergy battery and gateway equipment and Tesla Powerwall systems is desirable.
• A full UK Driving Licence is required, with flexibility to travel to customer sites using the company van.
• Reliable, organised and motivated to develop within a fast-growing renewable energy company.

Professionalism & Accountability:

• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, punctuality and reliability in all interactions with customers, colleagues and partners.
• Takes responsibility for the safety, quality, testing and certification of the electrical work completed on each project.
• Identifies technical and site challenges early and takes appropriate action to resolve them efficiently.
• Maintains high standards of workmanship, accurate documentation and neat presentation across every installation.

What You Will Gain:

• A salary of £51,000 per year, discretionary bonus, company phone and 28 days' paid annual holiday.
• A company van for business travel, together with a company fuel card.
• Company-provided tools, specialist installation equipment and calibrated electrical test equipment.
• Build further hands-on experience with solar PV, Sigenergy battery systems, gateways, home backup, EV charging and selected Tesla equipment.
• Opportunity to develop into a wider electrical leadership role as Sola expands its in-house team.
• Working hours of Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (30-minute lunch break) 37.5 hours per week.
• Installation days begin on-site at 8:00 am. This may require attendance at the office between 6:00-7:00 am for preparation, loading and travel.
• Employees may accrue time off in lieu for hours worked in excess of their standard contractual hours. This is subject to management approval and operational requirements.