Solar PV Electrician

Job Description

Salary is depending on qualifications and experience.

Hours:

Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 5:00pm

WCR Group is a leading roofing, cladding and solar specialist providing complete roofing, cladding and solar solutions for both all the national major house builders, mid-size developers and bespoke one-off builds across the southwest.

We are looking to employ a qualified Solar Electrician to join our expanding Solar PV team. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a fast-growing department within an established company, playing a key role in the installation and commissioning of renewable energy systems on new-build and one-off projects.

As a Solar Electrician at WCR, you will be responsible for the full electrical installation, testing, and commissioning of Solar PV systems, including battery storage and EV chargers.

You’ll work closely with our in‑house roofing and solar teams to ensure every system is installed safely, efficiently, to programme and to MCS standards.

• Installing and commissioning Solar PV systems from smaller systems to larger battery and EV charger installs.
• Installing and commissioning Tesla Powerwall 3 systems
• Installing and commissioning EV chargers, including Fox ESS and Tesla Wall Connectors
• Wiring inverters, isolators, batteries, and associated AC/DC components.
• Conducting full system testing, inspection, and certification.
• Fault finding and rectification on existing installations.
• Commissioning systems and handing over to end users (one‑off builds only).
• Completing all documentation accurately using our in‑house app system (WCR Roof Pro App).
• Maintaining a strong commitment to health & safety and quality workmanship.
• Working both independently and as part of a wider site team.

We’re looking for a proactive, qualified electrician who takes pride in their work and enjoys working in the renewable energy sector. You’ll be representing WCR on live housing developments, so professionalism and good communication are essential. At WCR we strive for quality, you must uphold our standards at all time delivering installs that meet the standards we expect.

• City & Guilds NVQ Level 2/3 in Electrical Installation and AM2 Test.
• City & Guilds 2391 (Testing & Inspection).
• Proven experience with Solar PV installations, including inverter and battery systems.
• Strong understanding of testing, commissioning, and fault‑finding on solar systems.
• Ability to commission and hand over systems confidently to end users.
• Full UK driving licence.
• CSCS/ECS card.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• O&M experience
• Inverter commissioning knowledge.
• Experience working on new‑build housing sites.

• Competitive salary (based on experience).
• Company van and fuel card.
• All PPE and specialist tools provided.
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities.
• A supportive, friendly team environment.
• The chance to work with one of the Southwest’s leading roofing and solar specialists.

Salary is depending on qualifications and experience.

Join us and help power the next generation of new homes with clean, renewable energy.

To apply, please complete form below or email your CV to  or call and speak to Luke Hayes for more information.

Unit 14, Block B

Westpark 26

Wellington

Somerset

TA21 9FN

1A Pilland Way

Pottington Industrial Estate

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 1QW