Electrician

Electrician – Solar Location: Reading/South East Salary: £38,000–£45,000 DOE Package: Company vehicle, fuel card, tools and equipment provided Job Type: Permanent, Full-time The Opportunity We are working with an established and growing renewable energy business looking to appoint an experienced Solar PV Electrician to support its expanding portfolio of commercial and public sector solar installations.

This is a varied field-based role covering installation, commissioning, maintenance and fault-finding across Solar PV systems, with additional exposure to battery storage, inverters, monitoring systems and associated electrical infrastructure.

The role would suit either an electrician with existing Solar PV experience or a strong commercial electrician looking to develop further within renewable energy. The position will be primarily focused around Reading and the South East, although some nationwide travel and occasional overnight stays will be required.

The Role As Solar PV Electrician, you will support both new installations and the ongoing operation and maintenance of existing renewable energy assets.

Your responsibilities will include

• Carrying out electrical installation, maintenance and remedial works across commercial and public sector Solar PV sites
• Installing and commissioning Solar PV systems, inverters, battery storage systems and monitoring equipment
• Completing electrical testing, inspection and verification in accordance with BS 7671 and relevant industry standards
• Diagnosing and resolving electrical, inverter, monitoring and system performance faults
• Supporting planned and reactive maintenance activities across operational Solar PV assets
• Using remote monitoring platforms and software-based diagnostic tools
• Completing electrical certificates, testing records, site documentation and handover information
• Ensuring all works are completed safely and in accordance with electrical safety, working-at-height and company procedures
• Liaising with internal project, operations and technical teams while representing the business professionally on customer sites Essential Requirements Applicants must have:
• NVQ Level 3 electrical qualification
• AM2 / AM2S End Point Assessment
• 18th Edition BS 7671 Wiring Regulations
• Previous experience working as a qualified electrician with strong testing, inspection and fault-finding capability
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK
• Ability to travel to sites nationwide when required, including occasional overnight stays
• Good IT skills and confidence using software-based monitoring or diagnostic systems
• Ability to work independently in a field-based environment De...

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