Solar O&M Electrician
Location
Bristol / South West / Swindon / Reading
Reasonable amount of nationwide travel expected.
The Role
Solarsense UK Ltd is looking for a motivated and experienced Solar O&M Electrician to join our growing Operations & Maintenance team.
This role involves maintaining, fault-finding, servicing and repairing commercial and domestic solar PV systems, battery storage systems and associated electrical infrastructure across the operating regions and occasionally further afield.
Main Duties
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) visits on solar PV and battery storage systems
Diagnose and rectify faults on PV systems, inverters, optimisers, batteries and monitoring platforms
Perform electrical testing and inspection works
Complete reactive maintenance and emergency call-outs where required
Produce clear service reports and photographic records
Liaise professionally with customers, site managers and subcontractors
Support commissioning and remedial works when required
Ensure all works are completed safely and in accordance with BS7671, MCS and company procedures
Required
Fully qualified electrician (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
18th Edition qualification
Strong fault-finding abilities
Full UK driving licence
Comfortable working at height and outdoors
Good communication and organisational skills
ECS Gold Card
Strong customer service skills and confident in customer-facing situations
Proficient in the use of IT and CRM systems
Desirable
City & Guilds 2391 Testing and Inspection qualification
BPEC or LCL Awards qualifications in Solar PV, Battery Storage and EV Charging installations
Experience at domestic residential, commercial, ground mount and utility-scale PV sites
Experience with battery storage systems and EV charging equipment
IPAF, PASMA or working at height qualifications
Knowledge of monitoring platforms and remote diagnostics
What We Offer
Competitive salary £40 000
Company van
Pension scheme
Health insurance
Ongoing training and development
Opportunity to work on a wide range of renewable energy projects
Supportive and experienced team environment
Solarsense is an employee-owned business and, as such, qualifying employees may be entitled to participate in the company bonus scheme, subject to the rules of that scheme
