Commercial Solar & Battery Storage Electrician | South Wales / Bristol / Gloucestershire | Full Time | £40,000£50,000+ DOE
Our client is a growing business specialising in commercial and domestic renewable energy solutions, including solar PV, battery storage, EV charging and commercial electrical installations.
This is a newly created position due to business growth and offers the opportunity to develop specialist experience across the renewable-energy sector, with extensive training for candidates with a strong commercial electrical background but limited or no renewable-energy experience.
The Role
They are looking for a Commercial Solar & Battery Storage Electrician to join their expanding team.
The role involves travelling from your home location to various job sites, with projects across commercial premises, industrial sites, warehouses, offices, retail units and farms. Projects are variable in size but are typically 12 days, with the successful candidate usually working as part of an installation team.
The successful candidate will be involved in the installation, testing, commissioning, fault-finding and maintenance of electrical systems, solar PV, battery storage/EESS and EV charging systems.
Candidates with no previous solar or battery storage experience will be considered if they have a strong commercial electrical background and the required qualifications. Extensive training will be provided, although salary will reflect existing renewable-energy experience.
Key Responsibilities
Installing and maintaining commercial electrical systems
Installing commercial solar PV systems and associated electrical works
Installing and commissioning commercial and domestic battery storage / EESS systems
Carrying out electrical testing and fault finding
Testing and commissioning renewable-energy systems
Supporting EV charging installations
Working with a range of solar, battery storage and EV charging systems
Commissioning systems independently with support from manufacturers' technical support teams where required
Completing site documentation, testing certificates and handover paperwork
Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and specifications
Working to current electrical regulations and health & safety standards
Working as part of an installation team
Supporting the successful delivery of projects from installation through to completion
Requirements
Essential
Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services or a recognised electrical apprenticeship
AM2
18th Edition BS 7671
C&G 2391-52 or equivalent inspection and testing qualification
At least 2 years' commercial electrical experience
Strong commercial electrical background
Ability to carry out electrical testing and fault finding
Ability to complete site documentation, testing certificates and handover paperwork
Professional approach and strong attention to detail
Ability to work as part of a team and independently when required
Full willingness to develop within the renewable-energy sector
Desirable
Commercial solar PV experience
Battery storage / EESS experience
EV charging experience
MCS-related qualifications or experience
Experience with Easee EV chargers
Experience commissioning renewable-energy systems
Whats In It For You
£40,000£45,000 for a strong commercial electrician, depending on experience
£50,000+ available for highly experienced solar, battery storage and renewable-energy electricians
Salary reviewed on a case-by-case basis for exceptional candidates
Extensive training across solar PV, battery storage/EESS and EV charging
Additional training and qualification costs covered by the company
Genuine progression opportunities as the business continues to grow
Company van, fuel card, tools, PPE, tablet and laptop provided
Pension contribution
Paid accommodation where required, although overnight stays are very rare
Bonus scheme available, to be discussed with the successful candidate
8:00 am4:30 pm working hours
Paid lunch break
No weekend work
No call-outs or emergency requirements
No regular overtime required
Opportunity to develop specialist renewable-energy skills across solar PV, battery storage and EV charging
Opportunity to work across a varied range of commercial, industrial, agricultural and domestic projects
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