Solar Electrician in Essex

Location: Live within 45 minutes travel from Essex

Salary: £40,000 FTE plus a generous bonus scheme and benefits

Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week

Eco2Solar are pleased to announce a new and exciting opportunity to join the UK’s largest and most successful Solar PV installer as a Renewables Electrician, based in Essex. We will help you to develop the skills to future proof your career by installing EV chargers, Solar PV systems, battery storage and innovative products for new build housing developers to meet carbon reduction targets.

About the role:

• The role of the Renewables Electrician offers the right candidate the opportunity to build, develop and grow their career with a highly reputable and growing company.
• Stay ahead of the latest technology and work with the UK’s largest new build solar installer, working in partnership with Eon.
• Work in a safe and controlled environment, installing renewable energy systems for new build housing developers, achieving the highest standard of quality, safety and customer service in low carbon electrical installations.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient installation of PV systems (inverters and generation meters), accurate and timely submission of paperwork, compliance with MCS and Health, Safety and Quality standards.
• This is a site-based role requiring travel on a daily basis, with a requirement for overnight stays as needed.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Good technological skills and the ability to use Apps to complete certifications and reports are required.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and take overall responsibility for personal workload while delivering excellent levels of service is essential.
• A desire to put clients’ needs first and a thirst to develop your own skills is key to fitting into this established team.

About you:

• Previous experience in solar installations and/or domestic new builds is required.
• 18th Edition electrical qualifications (BS7671).
• N/SVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (Building and Structures) OR a completed apprenticeship with AM2.
• Helpful but not essential: Solar certification (BPEC or City & Guilds) Level 3 Award in the Installation of Small-Scale PV Systems, CSCS/ECS Card for site works, Testing and Inspection 2391-52, Experience in 3 phase installations.

To be successful in this role:

• You’ll have strong communication skills, be reliable and a team player.
• Ability to work within established timeframes and possess excellent timekeeping skills.
• Flexible in working arrangements and driven to go the extra mile to ensure high-quality service for customers.
• Looking for people with integrity, passion, and a determination to make a difference for the future.

What we offer:

• Joining a highly reputable and growing company with a real passion for sustainability and delivering a first-class service to customers.
• Financially: entitled to a productivity bonus, loyalty bonus upon completion of each full year worked.
• Additionally: company van, fuel card and tools provided, 34 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays and an extra day for your birthday), access to the holiday purchase scheme, contributory pension scheme, option of a wellness benefit of £30 per month, all training provided.

Standards of Expectation, Behaviours & Values:

• Displays a positive, can-do attitude, turns a negative into a positive.
• Focuses on results and achievement of tasks.
• Role Model in ‘own job’, ‘leads by example’.
• Live and breathe our values every day: Excellence, Fairness, Innovation and Trust.

Ready to make a positive impact? Please visit our website to apply for this role and help us power a sustainable future!