Utility-Scale PV Electrician/Electrical Supervisor Solar & BESS (UK-Wide / Mobile Projects)
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Location: UK-wide based
Salary: DOE
Company Description
Join our dynamically growing business in the UK renewable energy sector as a Utility-Scale Solar PV Electrician. In this fully mobile role, you’ll be responsible for the installation, termination, testing, and commissioning of DC and AC systems on large-scale solar farm projects nationwide. This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious team at the forefront of the UK’s clean energy transition, working in a supportive and innovative environment.
About the role
As an Electrician- Electrical Supervisor who is passionate about renewables and will complete all day-to-day operation and maintenance services to ensure that the PV systems operate to maximum efficiency. Offer technical reporting services for PV and BESS system installation & construction as well as preventative and corrective maintenance tasks.
On offer is the excellent opportunity to become a vital part of a brilliant team in industry leading professionals who are rapidly growing to match the increased demand in an industry that shows no signs of slowing down. The team has enormous amounts of experience in the industry and maintain a brilliant reputation.
The role will be field based, working on a range of utility scale projects, whilst being the face of the company at client properties on installation day alongside testing and inspecting the electrical work. On a daily basis you will be required to visit various sites in the portfolio of the company under the instructions of your manager, and report findings, observations and measurements done on site back to the management team.
Responsibilities:
- Install, terminate, and test DC string cabling from solar modules to combiner boxes and inverters, ensuring correct polarity, labelling, and compliance with technical drawings.
What we are looking for:
- Must have experience on utility-scale Solar PV projects (domestic-only experience will not be considered)
- Must be willing and flexible to travel and stay away from home
- Full and clean UK driving licence
- ECS/CSCS card
- Experience with DC, AC LV and/or MV cable installation and terminations
- Knowledge of AC&DC electrical systems such as AC distribution boards, DC combiner boxes, inverters, transformers, automation panels, etc.
- Able to use IT equipment and mobile phone for reporting, working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
Advantageous:
- Recognised Electrical Qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
- Knowledge of High Voltage systems, up to 33kV in terms of switching operations and maintenance
- LV/HV Jointer’s qualifications and experience
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
- Additional testing or MV authorisation
- Working at heights
- IPAF
What we offer:
- Supportive team structure and positive work environment
- Company van provided if required for travel to sites
- Work clothing and PPE supplied
- Tools and equipment
- Company pension
- Food allowance
- Employee mentoring programme
- Fuel and expenses card
- Relocation assistance
- Professional development opportunities
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK without sponsorship now or in the future.