Solar Electrician

Job Description:

Solar Electrician – New Build Housing

Salary: up to £52,000 Basic + 10% Performance Bonus  OR £250 a day 
Benefits: Company Van & Fuel Card, 23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Solar PV Electricians to join a growing renewable energy team who work across new build residential developments from Northamptonshire, to Reading and across to East Anglia. ( engineers are kept local )

This role focuses on the second-fix installation, testing, commissioning and handover of Solar PV systems on newly constructed homes. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring installations are completed to the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance before customer handover.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrician looking to develop a long-term career within the renewable energy sector while working on large-scale residential projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out second-fix electrical works on residential Solar PV installations.
• Test, inspect and commission Solar PV systems on new build properties.
• Complete electrical certification and commissioning documentation.
• Diagnose and rectify installation faults where required.
• Ensure all work complies with current electrical regulations and industry standards.
• Liaise professionally with site managers, developers and internal teams.
• Conduct quality checks and final inspections prior to handover.
• Maintain a high standard of health and safety at all times.
• Manage company vehicle, tools and equipment responsibly.
• Travel between multiple housing developments across your local area

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Electrician (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• City & Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• 2391 Inspection & Testing qualification or equivalent.
• Previous experience commissioning electrical installations.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong understanding of electrical testing and fault finding.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.

Desirable Requirements

• Solar PV qualification or previous Solar PV experience.
• Experience working on new build residential developments.
• ECS Gold Card.
• Knowledge of battery storage systems.
• Renewable energy industry experience.