Details:
- Salary: £50,000 - 55,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Gloucester Gloucestershire
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
Solar Electrician
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We are recruiting on behalf of a growing and ambitious renewable energy business that has recently secured several significant commercial solar contracts within the FMCG sector.
As a result of continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Solar Electrician to support both installation and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) activities across a growing portfolio of commercial solar projects.
This is far more than a standard electrician role.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to play a key role in developing and growing the company's O&M capability, with a clear progression pathway into Operations Management and future leadership opportunities as the business continues to expand.
What's on Offer?
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£50,000 - £55,000 basic salary
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Performance-related bonus
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Clear progression to Operations Manager and beyond
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Opportunity to help build and develop the O&M division
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Join a business experiencing significant growth
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Work on large-scale commercial solar projects
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Supportive and ambitious management team
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Long-term career development opportunities
The Role
Key responsibilities include:
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Installation and commissioning of commercial solar PV systems
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Planned and reactive maintenance across operational solar assets
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Fault finding, diagnostics, and system optimisation
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Electrical testing and inspection
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Supporting the development of O&M procedures and best practices
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Working closely with project and operations teams
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Ensuring all work is completed safely and to the highest standards
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Supporting customer relationships and ongoing asset performance
About You
We are keen to speak with candidates who have:
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Previous experience working on commercial solar PV projects
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Qualified Electrician status (18th Edition essential)
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Inspection & Testing qualification desirable
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Experience carrying out installation and maintenance activities
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Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
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Commercial electrical experience
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Full UK driving licence
Desirable Experience
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Solar PV commissioning experience
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Experience within an Operations & Maintenance environment
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Previous involvement in commercial rooftop or ground-mount solar projects
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Leadership or supervisory experience
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to join a business at an exciting stage of growth. With major commercial contracts already secured and ambitious expansion plans in place, the successful candidate will have the chance to make a genuine impact, help shape the future of the O&M function, and progress into a senior operational leadership role over time.
Apply today for a confidential discussion