Solar PV & Battery Storage Electrician in Kenfig Hill

Location: Bridgend, South Wales – working across the UK

Salary: £40,000–£46,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Employment: Full-Time | Permanent | PAYE

Working Days: Monday–Friday

1 Vision Solar is an established renewable energy installation company specialising in domestic, commercial and industrial solar PV and battery storage systems.

As our project portfolio continues to grow, we’re looking for a skilled and motivated Solar PV Electrician to join our installation team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified electrician who enjoys working with renewable technologies and wants to develop their experience with solar PV, battery storage, inverter systems and associated electrical equipment.

We are looking for an electrician whose primary responsibilities will involve the DC electrical installation, equipment installation and commissioning of solar PV and battery storage systems.

The role will involve working alongside our existing installation teams on a variety of domestic and commercial projects.

Unlike a traditional electrician position, the majority of your work will focus on installing solar PV components, inverters, battery storage equipment, DC electrical systems and associated monitoring and control equipment.

Although AC electrical installation will not form the majority of your day-to-day responsibilities, you must be a fully qualified electrician with the knowledge, qualifications and competence to undertake AC electrical work independently when required.

This is a hands-on installation position suited to someone who takes pride in their workmanship, enjoys technical challenges and wants to develop their skills within the renewable energy sector.

• Installation of DC isolators, protection devices and electrical containment.
• Installation and connection of PV strings to solar inverters.
• Carrying out DC polarity, voltage, insulation resistance and continuity testing as appropriate.
• Working alongside our installation teams to ensure installations are completed safely and efficiently.

• Installation of domestic and commercial solar PV inverters.
• Installation and connection of battery energy storage systems.
• Installation of battery cabinets, battery modules and associated protection equipment.
• Installation and configuration of hybrid inverter and battery storage systems.
• Assisting with or independently undertaking equipment commissioning, depending on experience.

• Installation of generation meters, energy meters and CT clamps.
• Installation of export limitation and monitoring equipment.
• Installation and connection of communication cabling, including RS485 and associated control wiring.
• Configuration of inverter communications and remote monitoring systems.
• Installation of associated safety, isolation and control equipment.

• Undertaking AC electrical installations when required.
• Connecting inverters and battery storage equipment to AC electrical supplies.
• Installing associated AC isolators, protective devices and electrical accessories.
• Carrying out electrical inspection, testing and verification within the candidate’s competence.
• Ensuring electrical work complies with BS 7671 and relevant industry requirements.

• Supporting the commissioning of solar PV and battery storage systems.
• Identifying and rectifying faults within DC systems, inverters and associated equipment.
• Carrying out maintenance and remedial works where required.
• Completing installation checklists, test results and commissioning documentation.
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship, health and…