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Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 52,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Reading, Berkshire

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

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

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