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.

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 settings
• High 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 (Essential)
• NVQ 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 & training
• Training for solar installations and specialist equipment
• Uniform and protective clothing supplied
• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension scheme

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