Solar PV Installer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Brand-new EV

Private medical insurance after prob.

Pension matched up to 6%

30 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Ongoing renewable-energy training

Job summary

HVAC Recruitment Limited is assisting a growing UK renewables business to hire a permanent Solar PV Electrician for hands-on electrical installation across Cambridge and the North West. You will install, test and commission domestic Solar PV systems, connect inverters and battery storage, perform AC/DC wiring and hand over completed systems with full certification.

Salary up to £50,000, brand-new company EV, 30 days’ holiday plus 8 bank holidays, pension matched up to 6% and ongoing

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with hands-on Solar PV experience.
• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Installing and commissioning domestic Solar PV systems.
• Installing and connecting inverters and PV isolators.
• AC and DC electrical works and battery storage installations.
• Electrical testing, inspection and system handovers.
• Completion of electrical certification and digital documentation.

Skills

Solar PV installation

Electrical testing

Fault-finding

Domestic installations

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Solar PV Electrician

Cambridge & Ipswich | Up to £50,000 + Brand-New Company EV + 38 Days Holiday

Are you an experienced Electrician with hands‑on Solar PV experience looking for a permanent role where you can focus on the installation work rather than chasing leads, quoting jobs or running your own diary?

We’re supporting an established and growing UK renewable energy business as they continue building their directly employed engineering teams across the North West.

This is a permanent, hands‑on position focused on the electrical side of domestic Solar PV installations, with separate roofing teams completing the roof‑side works.

You’ll have your jobs planned for you, equipment and specialist tooling provided, and the backing of an established office and technical team.

The Role:

You’ll be responsible for the electrical installation, testing, commissioning and handover of domestic renewable energy systems across Manchester and the wider North West.

Typical duties will include:

• Installing and commissioning domestic Solar PV systems
• Installing and connecting inverters
• AC and DC electrical works
• Installing PV isolators and associated equipment
• Battery storage installations
• Distribution board alterations and upgrades where required
• Electrical testing and inspection
• Fault finding and remedial works
• Completing electrical certification and digital job documentation
• Completing system commissioning and customer handovers
• Ensuring all installations meet current electrical and safety standards

What We’re Looking For:

You’ll need to be a properly qualified Electrician with genuine hands‑on Solar PV experience.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Hands‑on Solar PV installation experience
• Strong testing, fault‑finding and commissioning ability
• Experience working independently in domestic properties
• Full UK Driving Licence

Experience with battery storage, EV charging, Tesla Powerwall or other renewable technologies would be useful, but isn’t essential.

ECS / Gold Card and Inspection & Testing qualifications would also be advantageous.

Package:

• Up to £50,000 salary
• Brand-new company electric vehicle
• Home EV charger installed where suitable
• 30 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Private medical insurance after probation
• 4x salary Death in Service
• Pension matched up to 6%
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Specialist tools and equipment provided
• Ongoing renewable‑energy training
• Long‑term career and progression opportunities
• Permanent directly employed position

Why Join?

This is not subcontracting, agency work or a role where you’re expected to find your own jobs.

You’ll be joining a growing directly employed renewables team with the work planned for you, dedicated roofing support and the opportunity to develop across Solar PV, battery storage, EV charging and wider home‑energy technologies