Solar PV Electrician

Low Carbon Recruitment Ltd; Orpington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established solar installation company in the Southeast UK is seeking a permanent Solar PV Electrician. You will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of solar photovoltaic systems. The role offers a salary range of £40,000 - £50,000 based on experience, and you will work only 2-3 installations per day. Full training will be provided. Benefits include a company van, tools, and 20 days plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Company Van

Overtime

Tools

PPE & Uniform

Company Phone

20 days + Bank Holidays

Standard Pension

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 3 in Electrotechnical Services.
• Hold the 18th Edition qualification.
• Experience with Inspection & Testing of Electrical Installations required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of solar PV systems.
• Complete 2-3 installations per day with full compensation.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.

Skills

NVQ Level 3 in Electrotechnical Services

18th Edition

Inspection & Testing of Electrical Installations

Installation and Maintenance of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems

AM2/SJIB Gold Card or ECS card

CSCS or ECS Health & Safety certification

Working at Height training

Job description

Low Carbon Recruitment Ltd are currently working with a well‑established Solar PV installation company who are seeking a permanent Solar PV Electrician to carry out Solar PV installations in the Southeast, the Midlands and Southwest of the UK. The company has been established for over 20 years

As a Solar PV electrician, you will be responsible for carrying out the installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of new build solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in accordance with relevant industry regulations and internal standards.

You will be working on new build properties using Viridian & G.S.E solar panels. Full training will be provided for this if required.

The company has been installing PV systems for over 20 years, and they aim to make each install as simple as possible for their engineers. All sites are technically surveyed prior to the installation starting, all scaffolding and required infrastructure will be set up prior to the team's arrival, and all materials are delivered to site with some surplus to keep as spares/van stock.

You will only have 2-3 installations per day, once the installations are complete, your day is finished. This means if you have smaller systems and complete them all by 1pm, you can go home but will still be paid for a full day.

Solar PV Electrician - Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrotechnical Services
• 18th Edition
• #removed# - Inspection& Testing of Electrical Installations
• Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems (City & Guilds #removed#/14 or equivalent).
• AM2/SJIB Gold Card or ECS card (Electrician or Approved Electrician grade).
• CSCS or ECS Health & Safety certification.
• Working at Height training and relevant H&S awareness (IPAF, PASMA, Manual Handling)

Solar PV Installer - Salary and Remuneration

• Salary of £40,000 - £50,000 - DOE Experience
• Company Van
• Overtime
• Tools
• PPE & Uniform
• Company Phone
• 20 days + Bank Holidays
• Standard Pension