Lead Electrician - Solar PV
Are you a Fully Qualified commercial Electrician, holding your AM2 - with technical experience within the Solar sector
Our client, a rapidly expanding clean energy business in Totnes, South Devon, is seeking a super-organized, ambitious and proactive Lead Electrician to play a pivotal role in overseeing and delivering the electrical aspects of our commercial and residential installations.Are you a Fully Qualified commercial Electrician, holding your AM2 - with technical experience within the Solar sector
Our client, a rapidly expanding clean energy business in Totnes, South Devon, is seeking a super-organized, ambitious and proactive Lead Electrician to play a pivotal role in overseeing and delivering the electrical aspects of our commercial and residential installations.The Role:
The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for setting the standard for our commercial electrical installations, although to begin with the role will be a mix of residential and commercial projects. You will set the standard through both hands-on work as our lead installer and, as we grow, through effectively managing and training a team of electricians.
Your work will be to a high level of competency and quality and in line with the relevant industry regulations and standards. In addition, you will develop good relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers and be responsible for specification and procurement of relevant materials and equipment.
You will be expected to be willing to engage with other renewables technologies e.g. wind and hydro as required and to provide technical consultancy to colleagues during project design & development. You will also be the go-to for our delivery team residential and commercial for technical advice and troubleshooting related to electrical works, including commissioning and fault-finding.
About you:
Extensive experience and expertise in solar and battery installations in both residential and commercial settingsHigh degree of competency in inspection & testing and safe working practice
High level of knowledge of electrical codes, regulations
Skilled at commissioning and fault finding for solar/EESS, commercial & residential
Able to interpret electrical blueprints and technical diagrams
Able to communicate effectively with other trades/contractors/clients on site
Able to maintain a safe work environment
Friendly, flexible and a superb communicator
A team leader with a can-do, solutions focussed attitude; self-managing and pro-active
Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks effectively
Derive satisfaction from delivering a high quality of customer service and being part of a close-knit team
Position requirements:
BS7671 18th Edition EssentialNVQ Level 3 Essential
EAL L3 Award in the Design, Installation, and Commissioning of Electrical Energy Storage Systems or BPEC EESS Course Essential
2391 Test & Inspection Essential
3 year’s experience of working on Solar PV Projects Preferred
JIB Gold Card Essential
Portfolio of previous work Preferred
Full clean UK driving license Essential
Knowledge of Open Solar Design Tool and procurement Preferred
Additional Information:Work hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am – 4.30 pm 40 hours per week, with occasional overtime and staying away expenses paid plus nightly supplement. Job may involve travel throughout the Southwest and surrounding regions
Company Benefits:
Funding and support for additional certifications & trainingTraining for solar installations and specialist equipment
Uniform and protective clothing supplied
20 days annual leave + bank holidays
Pension scheme
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