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Solar Electrician

Eco2Solar
Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy
£38,000 - £45,000/Year
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Description

Location
Live within 45 minutes travel from Bury, St Edmunds

Hours
Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week

Salary
£40,000 per year plus a generous bonus scheme and benefits

About the Role
Eco2Solar, the UK’s largest and most successful Solar PV installer (recently invested in by EON), is excited to offer a new opportunity for a Renewables Electrician based in Bury. This role will help you develop skills to future-proof your career by installing EV chargers, Solar PV systems, battery storage, and innovative products for new build housing developers to meet carbon reduction targets.

As a Renewables Electrician, you will work in a safe and controlled environment installing renewable energy systems for new build housing developers. Your mission is to achieve the highest standards of quality, safety, and customer service in low carbon electrical installations. Responsibilities include the safe and efficient installation of PV systems (inverters and generation meters), accurate and timely submission of paperwork, and compliance with MCS, Health, Safety, and Quality standards.

This is a site-based role requiring daily travel and occasional overnight stays. Attention to detail and problem-solving skills are essential. You will use technology and apps to complete certifications and reports. The role requires the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, managing your personal workload while delivering excellent service. A client-focused attitude and a desire to develop your skills are key to fitting into this established team.

Key activities include:
- Solar PV 2nd fix installation including AC isolators, generation meters, and inverters (45% of time)
- Completion of electrical certification and paperwork on the day of installation (25% of time)
- Maintaining zero RIDDOR reportable accidents and adhering to health and safety standards (20% of time)
- Ensuring quality of work complies with regulations and good working practices (10% of time)

Standards and values expected include a positive, can-do attitude, focus on results, leading by example, and living the company values of Excellence, Fairness, Innovation, and Trust every day.

Requirements

Experience
Previous experience in solar installations and/or domestic new builds is required.

About you
You are reliable, a strong communicator, and a team player. You can work within established timeframes, have excellent timekeeping skills, and are flexible with working arrangements. You are driven to go the extra mile to deliver a high-quality service and have integrity, passion, and determination to make a difference for the future.

Qualifications
- 18th Edition electrical qualifications (BS7671)
- N/SVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (Building and Structures) OR a completed apprenticeship with AM2

Desirable but not essential:
- Solar certification (BPEC or City & Guilds Level 3 Award in the Installation of Small-Scale PV Systems)
- CSCS/ECS Card for site works
- Testing and Inspection 2391-52
- Experience in 3 phase installations

Expiry date: 29/10/2026
Solar Electrician
Company:
Eco2Solar
Salary:
£38,000 - £45,000/Year
Job Type:
Job
Location:
Central London