Solar PV Electrician

About the Company

Join one of Ireland’s fastest-growing solar energy providers. This organisation is known for high-quality installations, strong safety standards, and a collaborative, people-focused culture. As part of their growth, they are recruiting qualified Solar Electricians to strengthen their installation teams. Ideally QC and SEAI but must have solar experience as a minimum.

• Carry out the full electrical installation of Solar PV systems, including wiring of panels, inverters, batteries, isolators, and associated equipment.
• Integrate solar systems into building electrical networks and the national grid safely.
• Install and commission switch gear, breakers, meters, and protection devices to ensure seamless system operation.
• Perform comprehensive testing of completed systems, verifying voltages, currents, and performance metrics.
• Diagnose and resolve wiring issues, faults or configuration errors before handover.
• Follow all electrical safety standards, company procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Use PPE correctly and apply lockout/tagout procedures where required.
• Ensure installations pass all inspections and meet grid-connection compliance standards.
• Deliver clean, organized, and professional electrical work; label circuits, tidy cabling and maintain high visual and technical standards.
• Document any design changes and communicate them to the engineering team.
• Conduct service visits, performance checks and repairs on existing solar systems.
• Troubleshoot underperformance or faults to minimise customer downtime.
• Work closely with roofers, installers, technicians, and site supervisors to keep projects on schedule.
• Coordinate tasks efficiently and support apprentices or junior technicians when required.
• Represent the company professionally on-site and explain basic system operation to customers.

• Fully qualified electrician with a recognised certification such as the National Craft Certificate in Electrical Installation.
• Current registration with Safe Electric (REC) or equivalent.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in electrical installation.
• Solar PV experience strongly preferred (residential or commercial).

• Strong understanding of electrical systems, wiring methods and national electrical regulations such as IS 10101.
• Familiarity with PV components such as panels, inverters and battery storage systems.

• Safe Pass, Manual Handling, Working at Heights.
• Additional solar-specific training such as SEAI, City & Guilds or NABCEP is an advantage.

Full, clean driving licence with willingness to travel to various project sites on both sides of the border.

• Comfortable working on roofs, ladders and in outdoor environments.
• Ability to lift and handle solar equipment safely.

• Technical Proficiency – strong installation and troubleshooting skills, confident reading schematics and using electrical tools.
• Safety Focus – proactive in identifying hazards and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Attention to Detail – high standards for workmanship, documentation and system integrity.
• Problem Solving – able to adapt to unexpected site conditions and resolve technical challenges.
• Teamwork & Communication – clear communicator, supportive team member and capable mentor.
• Reliability – dependable, punctual and committed to meeting project deadlines.
• Customer Service – professional, respectful and focused on delivering a positive customer experience.

• Company vehicle.
• Performance related bonus.
• Referral programme.
• Benneden healthcare (coming soon).