Electrician

Electrician – Solar Farms

Location:

Winchester & surrounding areas

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 + Overtime + Bonus

Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Sector:
Renewable Energy | Solar PV | Solar Farms | O&M

Electrician – Solar Farms | Winchester

Are you an experienced Electrician looking to build a career within the renewable energy and solar sector?

We are currently recruiting for an Electrician to join a leading renewable energy company, working across Ground Mount Solar Farms in Winchester and the surrounding areas.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Industrial or Commercial Electrician looking to move into Solar PV / Renewable Energy. Previous solar experience is preferred but not essential, as full training will be provided.

As a Solar Electrician, you will be responsible for the planned and reactive maintenance, servicing and fault finding of solar power systems across ground-mounted solar farms.

The majority of sites will be local to the Winchester area, meaning minimal travel and no regular long-distance stay away.

You will also have the opportunity to progress within the business and take further ownership of Solar O&M (Operations & Maintenance) activities, including planning and scheduling maintenance visits and responding to faults and breakdowns.

• Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance on Solar PV systems
• Fault find, diagnose and repair electrical faults
• Service and maintain ground mount solar farms
• Replace and repair inverters, modules, panels, cabling and associated electrical equipment
• Respond to breakdowns and reactive maintenance requirements
• Complete electrical testing and inspections where required
• Ensure all work is completed safely and to the required standards
• Maintain accurate service and maintenance records
• Progress towards taking greater ownership of Solar O&M activities

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671)
• Previous Industrial or Commercial electrical experience
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Solar PV / Renewable Energy / BESS / Battery Storage experience is preferred but not essential
• Candidates from an Industrial, Commercial, Electrical Maintenance or Engineering background are encouraged to apply

• £40,000 – £45,000 basic salary
• Overtime available
• Bonus
• Company Van with personal use
• Fuel Card
• Company Tools & PPE
• 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Private Medical
• Full training and development
• Excellent career progression within the renewable energy sector
• Predominantly local work around Winchester and surrounding areas