Solar PV Electrician - East Midlands

HVAC Recruitment Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company EV / van

30 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Private medical cover after probation

Death in Service - 4x salary after/pro

Pension matched up to 6%

Enhanced maternity and paternity

Ongoing technical training and develop

Permanent employed position

Long-term progression opportunities

Job summary

HVAC Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Solar PV Electrician to cover Sheffield to Leicester, with field-based work in domestic installations across the region. The role focuses on electrical installation, testing and commissioning of Solar PV systems in customer homes.

The ideal candidate has hands-on Solar PV experience, strong domestic electrical skills, 18th Edition, and full UK driving licence. Opportunities to expand into EV charging and other low-carbon tech are available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience installing domestic Solar PV systems.
• Strong knowledge of domestic electrical installations.
• NVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification or equivalent.
• 18th Edition required.
• Testing, inspection and commissioning proficiency.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Comfortable working independently in occupied homes.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out domestic Solar PV electrical installations.
• Install and connect inverters, isolators and AC/DC equipment.
• Complete testing, inspection and commissioning.
• Carry out fault finding and remedial works.
• Complete electrical certification and digital documentation.
• Work across various domestic Solar PV systems.
• Collaborate with roofing teams on roof-side installation.
• Liaise with customers and provide professional handovers.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, safety and compliance.
• Support installation quality and resolve on-site issues.

Skills

Solar PV installation

Domestic electrical installation

Testing and commissioning

Fault finding

Customer communication

Full UK Driving Licence

Independent working

18th Edition

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification or equivalent

Job description

Solar PV Electrician - Sheffield to Leicester

Up to £50,000 + Company EV + Excellent Benefits

Nottingham | Permanent | Full-Time | Field-Based

We are recruiting an experienced Solar PV Electrician to join a growing directly employed renewables team covering Sheffield to Leicester and further region.

This is a permanent field-based role focused mainly on the electrical installation, testing and commissioning of domestic Solar PV systems.

The business is continuing to expand its in-house engineering team across Scotland and is looking for experienced electricians who can work independently, maintain high installation standards and deliver a professional service in customer homes.

The Role

• Carry out domestic Solar PV electrical installations
• Install and connect inverters, isolators and associated AC/DC equipment
• Complete testing, inspection and commissioning
• Carry out fault finding and remedial works where required
• Complete electrical certification and digital job documentation
• Work across a range of domestic Solar PV systems
• Work alongside dedicated roofing teams completing the roof-side installation
• Liaise directly with customers and complete professional handovers
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, safety and compliance
• Support installation quality and resolve technical issues on site

There may also be opportunities to work across other low-carbon technologies, including EV charging, with training provided where required.

What We're Looking For

• Previous hands-on Solar PV installation experience
• Strong domestic electrical installation experience
• NVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification or equivalent
• 18th Edition
• Good testing, fault-finding and commissioning ability
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Confidence working independently in occupied domestic properties
• Strong customer service and communication skills

SJIB / ECS / Gold Card and additional renewable qualifications would be beneficial.

Battery storage experience is useful but is not essential.

Package

• Salary up to £50,000
• Company EV / van
• Home charger provided where required
• 30 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Private medical cover after probation
• Death in Service - 4x salary after probation
• Pension matched up to 6%
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Ongoing technical training and development
• Permanent employed position
• Long-term progression opportunities within a growing renewables operation

Location

This role is focused around Sheffield to Leicester, with travel across the wider region depending on workload.