Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - 50,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Bournemouth Dorset
- Date: 3 weeks ago
Description:
Renewables Electrician (EV & Solar) — £45,000–£50,000 + benefits
About the role We’re looking for a skilled Renewables Electrician to install, commission, and maintain domestic and light‑commercial solar PV systems and EV charge points. You’ll take projects from survey to handover with a focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Key responsibilities
* Install, test, and commission single- and three-phase EV charge points (domestic and commercial).
* Install, wire, and commission solar PV systems, inverters, and battery storage.
* Perform fault-finding, diagnostics, and remedial works on existing installations.
* Complete electrical certification, handover packs, and as‑built documentation.
* Conduct site surveys, prepare material take‑offs, and support project planning.
* Adhere to BS 7671 and relevant DNO/G98/G99 requirements and manufacturer specs.
* Deliver high standards of workmanship and maintain a tidy, safe site.
About you
* Fully qualified electrician: NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) with current 18th Edition (BS 7671).
* EV qualification (e.g., City & Guilds 2919 or equivalent) with hands-on install experience.
* Solar PV qualification/experience (e.g., C&G 2399/Solar PV Level 3) and inverter commissioning.
* Testing & inspection (e.g., C&G 2391/2391-52) strongly preferred.
* MCS experience advantageous (install or compliance).
* Full UK driving licence and comfortable working at height.
* Strong customer communication and neat, methodical workmanship.
What we offer
* Salary: £45,000–£50,000 depending on experience.
* Van, fuel card, tools/PPE and mobile/tablet.
* Overtime and call-out opportunities paid at enhanced rates.
* 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
* Training and CPD on the latest EV, PV, and battery systems.
* Pension and employee benefits package.
* Clear progression into lead engineer or site supervisor roles