Electrician

Solar PV Electrician – Residential Solar Location: Nationwide Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE We are looking for a skilled, safety-conscious Solar PV Electrician to join our residential installation team. You'll handle the electrical installation, testing and commissioning of domestic solar PV systems, making sure every home installation meets the highest technical and safety standards and leaves the customer with a system they're happy with. This role suits a qualified electrician with hands-on domestic solar PV experience, a strong grasp of the wiring regulations, and the confidence to work in customers' homes to a high standard. Duties

• Install, wire and connect residential solar PV systems, including roof-mounted panels, inverters, mounting systems, AC/DC cabling and associated electrical equipment.
• Install and connect battery storage systems, EV chargers and export limitation devices where required.
• Carry out first and second fix electrical work in line with BS 7671 (18th Edition) Wiring Regulations and MCS installation standards.
• Assess and upgrade existing domestic installations where required, including consumer units, earthing and bonding.
• Carry out electrical testing and inspection, including insulation resistance, polarity and earth continuity checks, and complete accurate test certificates and handover documentation.
• Commission systems safely, making sure they work correctly and perform well before handover.
• Explain system operation, monitoring apps and basic maintenance to homeowners at handover.
• Diagnose and fix electrical faults on new and existing domestic systems, including repairs and remedial work.
• Carry out routine servicing, maintenance and fault-finding on existing residential PV systems.
• Work closely with roofers, surveyors and the office team so installations run safely and on schedule.
• Keep a high standard of workmanship and tidiness in customers' homes, treating every property with care and respect.
• Follow health and safety regulations, safe isolation procedures and company policies, including safe working at height on domestic roofs.
• Guide and support apprentices or less experienced electricians on site. Qualifications and Experience
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent) with a valid ECS/JIB Gold Card.
• 18th Edition BS 7671 Wiring Regulations qualification (C&G 2382) is essential.
• Proven experience installing and commissioning domestic solar PV systems.
• MCS experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with battery storage and EV charger installations is desirable.
• Knowledge of DNO notification processes (G98/G99) is advantageous.
• Solid understanding of electrical safety standards, safe isolation and safe working at height.
• Full UK driving licence, with willingness to travel to customer properties across the region.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills, working alone or as part of a team.
• A professional, friendly manner with homeowners and excellent attention to detail. Benefits
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and further training.
• Steady pipeline of residential installations.
• A chance to help homeowners cut their energy bills and carbon footprint.