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Solar Electrician

  • Recruiter: Eco2Solar Ltd
  • Job posted: 15/07/26
  • Reference: 3139675815
  • Type: Permanent
  • Salary: Competitive
  • Job location: City, Tyne and Wear
  • Location: Live with 45 mins travel from Newcastle

    Salary: £40,000 FTE plus a generous bonus scheme and benefits

    Hours: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week

    Eco2Solar are pleased to announce a new and exciting opportunity to join the UK's largest and most successful Solar PV installer (invested by EON) as a Renewables Electrician, based in Newcastle. We will help you develop the skills to future proof your career by installing EV chargers, Solar PV systems, battery storage, and innovative products for new build housing developers to meet carbon reduction targets.

    About the role

    The role of the Renewables Electrician offers the right candidate the opportunity to build, develop and grow their career with a highly reputable and growing company. Stay ahead of the latest technology and work with the UK's largest new build solar installer, partnering with EON.

    Working in a safe and controlled environment, installing renewable energy systems for new build housing developers, your mission is to achieve the highest standard of quality, safety and customer service in low carbon electrical installations.

    As a Renewables Electrician, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient installation of PV systems (inverters and generation meters), accurate and timely submission of paperwork, compliance with MCS and Health, Safety and Quality standards.

    This is a site based role requiring daily travel, with occasional overnight stays as needed.

    Attention to detail and problem solving skills are essential. The role requires strong technological skills and the ability to use apps to complete certifications and reports.

    You must be able to work both as part of a team and take overall responsibility for your personal workload while delivering excellent levels of service. A desire to put our clients' needs first and a thirst to develop your own skills is a key part of fitting into this established team.

    About you

    Previous experience in solar installations and/or domestic new builds is required.

    It is important that you have:

    • N/SVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (Building and Structures) or a completed apprenticeship with AM2

    It would be helpful but not essential if you have:

    • Solar certification (BPEC or City & Guilds) Level 3 Award in the Installation of Small Scale PV Systems
    • CSCS/ECS Card for site works
    • Testing and Inspection 2391-52
    • Experience in 3 phase installations

    To be successful you'll have strong communication skills, be reliable and a team player. You will work within established timeframes, possess excellent time keeping skills, be flexible in working arrangements and be driven to go the extra mile to ensure we deliver a high quality service for our customers.

    What we offer

    You'll be joining a highly reputable and growing company passionate about sustainability, eco systems and delivering a first class service to customers.

    Financially
    • Productivity bonus allowing you to increase earnings
    • Loyalty bonus upon completion of each full year worked
    Additional benefits
    • Company van, fuel card and tools provided
    • 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays and an extra day for your birthday)
    • Access to the holiday purchase scheme
    • Contributory pension scheme
    • Well ness benefit of £30 per month
    • All training provided
    Balanced Scorecard
    • Solar Pv 2nd fix installation - 45% of score, daily. Achieve 15 standard 2nd fix installs and test and commission over a working week.
    • Completion of electrical certification and forms - 25% of score, daily. Provide installation certificates and other forms on the same day of installation, ensuring paperwork is completed and received by electrical QS.
    • Health and safety capacity - 20% of score, monthly. Zero RIDDOR reportable accidents across working sites and H&S monthly report.
    • Successful audits - 10% of score, monthly. Quality of work within standards, compliant to regulations and good working practices.
    Standards of Expectation, Behaviours & Values
    • Focus on results and achievement of tasks.
    • Role model in 'own job', 'lead by example'.
    • Live and breathe our values every day: Excellence, Fairness, Innovation and Trust.
    Ready to make a positive impact?

    We are looking for people with integrity, passion, and a determination to make a difference for the future. If you have integrity, passion, and a desire to do everything you can to make a difference, we want you on our team.

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