Solar PV Electrician

Eco2Solar; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working available

33 days annual leave (including BH)

Contributory pension

Wellness benefit

Holiday purchase scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Eco2Solar is looking for a Solar PV Electrician in Oxford with regular travel to sites. You will install, test, commission and maintain PV systems for residential and commercial customers, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient installations.

We offer a competitive salary (£40,000-£45,000 FTE), 40 hours per week (Mon–Fri), and hybrid working. Join a growing, sustainability-focused team with a pension, generous leave and wellness benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience installing and maintaining PV systems on residential/commercial sites.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Willingness to travel to multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, commission and repair PV systems.
• Carry out electrical connections and system testing.
• Complete documentation and certifications on day of install.
• Maintain health and safety compliance on site.

Skills

Solar PV installation

Electrical systems knowledge

Health and safety

Test and commissioning

Troubleshooting

Job description

Solar PV Electrician

Location: Live with 45mins travel from Oxford

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 FTE based on experience

Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week

Eco2Solar are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to join the UKs largest and most successful Solar PV installer (who were recently invested in by EON) as a Solar PV Electrician, based in Oxford, with regular travel to sites required. This role offers an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality solar PV installations and supporting the continued growth of renewable energy.

About the role

The role of the Solar PV Electrician is to install, test, commission, maintain and repair solar photovoltaic (PV) systems across residential and commercial. You will play a key role in delivering safe and efficient solar installations, using your knowledge of electrical systems, renewable energy technologies and health and safety requirements to ensure all work is completed in line with industry standards and regulations.

You will be responsible for managing the full installation process, installing inverters and associated equipment through to completing electrical connections, system testing and commissioning. The role also includes carrying out routine maintenance, fault diagnosis and repairs to ensure solar PV systems continue to operate safely, efficiently and at optimum performance.

About you

We are looking for a proactive and reliable Solar PV Installation Engineer who takes pride in delivering high-quality work. You will have a practical mindset, strong attention to detail and the ability to complete installations safely and efficiently.

You will be organised, able to manage your workload effectively and confident adapting to changing priorities. You will have a willingness to learn and a commitment to improving processes and ways of working. Ability to communicate clearly and provide a professional service at all times. You will take ownership of your work and be committed to achieving excellent results.

Balanced Scorecard

• Solar PV 2nd fix & battery installations on non-standard plots
• Solar PV and battery installations, including second-fix pre-1st-fix PV installs, AC isolators, generation meters and inverters, with battery testing and commissioning
• 45%
• Daily
• 100% installation of Solar PV 2nd fix & battery installations on non-standard plots to meet developers schedules

• Completion of electrical certification and forms
• Provide Electrical installation certificates and other forms on same day of installation
• 25%
• As and when
• 100% of install paperwork completed and received by the Electrical QS on the day of install

• Health and safety capacity
• Zero RIDDOR reportable accidents across working sites.
• 20%
• Monthly
• H&S monthly report

• Successful Audits
• Quality of work within standards. Compliant to regulations and good working practices.
• 10%
• Monthly
• 100% of work compliant with quality, regulatory and working standards

What we offer

You will be joining a highly reputable and growing company who have a real passion for sustainability, eco systems and delivering a first-class service to their customers. We’re offering:

• Competitive salary
• 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays and an additional day for your birthday)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Hybrid working available
• Monthly wellness benefit
• Access to the holiday purchase scheme
• A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle

Standards of Expectation, Behaviours & Values

• Displays a positive, can-do attitude, turns a negative into a positive.
• Focuses on results and achievement of tasks.
• Role Model in ‘own job’, ‘leads by example’.
• Live and breathe our values every day: Excellence, Fairness, Innovation and Trust.

Ready to make a positive impact?