Solar Electrician in Portsmouth, Hampshire

Solar Electrician

Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 per annum

Are you an experienced Electrician with a strong background in Solar PV installations and a range of electrical qualifications?

We are looking for a skilled Solar Electrician to join a growing renewables team, carrying out electrical installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance work across Solar PV projects.

This is a great opportunity to join an expanding business with a strong pipeline of renewable energy projects and opportunities for long-term career development.

The Role

• Carrying out electrical installations for Solar PV systems across domestic and commercial projects.

• Installing and connecting inverters, batteries, AC/DC cabling, distribution boards and associated equipment.

• Testing, inspecting and commissioning completed installations.

• Carrying out fault finding, diagnostics and remedial works.

• Ensuring all installations comply with current wiring regulations and industry standards.

• Completing electrical certification and installation documentation.

• Working alongside roofers, installation teams, project managers and other subcontractors.

• Conducting site surveys and ensuring installations are completed safely and to a high standard.

• Supporting quality assurance and resolving technical issues on site.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

Candidates should hold the relevant electrical qualifications and experience, including:

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.

• AM2 assessment.

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.

• Initial Verification and Periodic Inspection & Testing (2391 or equivalent).

• Gold ECS/JIB card or relevant industry-recognised electrical grading.

• Proven experience as a qualified Electrician.

• Previous experience working on Solar PV installations.

• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Qualifications

• Solar PV installation qualification (such as Level 3 Award in the Installation of Small Scale Solar PV Systems).

• Battery storage installation experience or qualifications.

• Experience with MCS-compliant installations.

• Experience with NICEIC or NAPIT requirements.

• Three-phase electrical experience.

• EV charger installation experience.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £45,000 – £60,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

• Opportunity to work within the growing renewable energy sector.

• Long-term, stable employment.

• Ongoing training and development.

• Opportunities to develop your technical skills across solar and battery storage.

• Supportive team environment.

Interested?

If you're a fully qualified Electrician with Solar PV experience and are looking for your next opportunity within renewables, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion.