Solar PV & EV Charger Electrician

First Base Employment; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

First Base Employment seeks an Electrician to join our team in Cheltenham. The role involves carrying out electrical installations for domestic solar PV and battery storage, installing EV home charging systems, wiring, testing and fault-finding, and ensuring compliance with BS 7671 and safety standards.

You will work from plans and liaise with customers, completing documentation accurately, and supporting the installation team on renewables projects.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Electrician with relevant electrical qualifications.
• Strong domestic electrical installation experience and attention to detail.
• Experience with testing, inspection and fault-finding is essential.
• Good understanding of BS 7671 and current electrical regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installations as part of domestic solar PV and battery storage projects.
• Install and connect EV home charging systems.
• Complete electrical wiring, connections, consumer unit works and related equipment.
• Perform testing, inspection, commissioning and fault-finding work.
• Ensure installations meet safety standards and current regulations.
• Work from drawings and specifications and liaise with customers.
• Complete paperwork and certification accurately.
• Maintain health and safety standards on site and in client homes.
• Collaborate with the installation team to deliver high-quality renewables.

Skills

Domestic electrical installation

Testing and fault-finding

BS 7671 knowledge

Customer service

Communication skills

Independence / team work

Education

Electrical qualifications (fully qualified)

Job description

First Base Employment seeks an Electrician to join our team in Cheltenham. The role involves carrying out electrical installations for domestic solar PV and battery storage, installing EV home charging systems, wiring, testing and fault-finding, and ensuring compliance with BS 7671 and safety standards.

You will work from plans and liaise with customers, completing documentation accurately, and supporting the installation team on renewables projects.