Job Openings Solar Electrician

About the job Solar Electrician

Job Title: Solar PV Electrician
Location: Covering Surrey and Hampshire
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience
Package: Company van, fuel card, benefits package

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Solar PV Electrician to join a growing renewables business based in Farnborough, working predominantly across Surrey and the surrounding areas.

The role will focus on domestic solar PV installations for able-to-pay customers, delivering high-quality installations with a strong focus on customer service, compliance, and workmanship.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified electrician with strong solar experience who is confident testing, inspecting, certifying, and signing off their own work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out domestic solar PV installations across Surrey and surrounding areas
  • Install and connect solar PV systems to a high standard
  • Complete testing, inspection, fault finding, and commissioning of systems
  • Sign off own electrical work in line with current regulations and company standards
  • Work on battery storage and EV charging installations where required
  • Complete electrical certification and relevant installation paperwork accurately
  • Maintain a clean, professional, and customer-focused approach on site
  • Liaise with customers, office teams, and project managers throughout the installation process
  • Follow all health and safety procedures and maintain high site standards

Essential Requirements

  • NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent
  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
  • C&G 2391 or equivalent testing and inspection qualification
  • Proven solar PV installation experience, ideally within domestic settings
  • Must be confident testing, inspecting, certifying, and signing off own electrical work
  • Experience working with able-to-pay domestic customers
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Strong communication skills and a clean, professional approach
  • Ability to work independently and as part of an installation team

Desirable Experience

  • Battery storage experience
  • ECS Gold Card
  • EV charging experience
  • Previous experience mentoring improvers or junior electricians

Package and Benefits

  • Salary between £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, dependent on experience
  • Company van and fuel card
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, including Christmas shutdown
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Cycle-to-work and eco car scheme
  • Health and wellbeing support programmes
  • Employee discounts
  • Referral scheme
  • Flexible working options
  • Long-term opportunity within a growing renewables business

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a confident Solar PV Electrician with strong domestic installation experience and a customer-focused approach. They will be comfortable working in occupied homes, representing the business professionally, and delivering clean, compliant, high-quality installations across Surrey and the surrounding areas. They must also be capable of testing, certifying, and signing off their own work without relying on another electrician.