Location: Reading
Salary: £24-£25 per hour CIS (first 12 weeks, temporary) £45,000 per year + £5,000 on-call allowance (permanent)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Are you a qualified Electrician with a passion for green energy? Do you have a clean driving licence? We can offer you a competitive salary working 40 hours per week! Join our team and help build a cleaner, smarter future!
This is a temp-to-perm opportunity: for the first 12 weeks you will be on a temporary contract, paid at £23 per hour CIS. Following successful completion of this period, you will move into a permanent position with a salary of £37,852 per year plus a £5,000 on-call allowance. Additional benefits include a company vehicle and ongoing professional development.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship and/or full electrical qualifications (Essential)
• AM2 qualification
• NVQ Level 3 Electrotechnical
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (I.EE)
• 2391 (Inspection & Testing)
• ECS Gold Card (Essential)
• MCS Accreditation knowledge or experience (Microgeneration Certification Scheme)
• Solar PV qualification (e.g. C&G 2399, LCL Awards Level 3, or BPEC Solar PV Installer Course - desirable)
• Experience in renewables/solar PV preferred (training available)
• G98/G99 understanding & PAS 2030 familiarity (desirable for retrofit/funded work)
• Full UK driving licence (max 6 points)
• Own a full set of tools

YOUR ROLE

You will work on renewable energy and social housing projects, including:

• Installing, testing, and commissioning domestic and/or commercial solar PV systems
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and technical drawings
• Working with DC/AC circuits, inverters, isolators, and fault finding
• Using remote monitoring systems, data loggers, and apps
• Following H&S protocols, risk assessments, and RAMS
• Ensuring compliance with UK building regs & DNO requirements
• Reporting unsafe appliances, equipment, or installations
• Operating tools and machinery safely
• Carrying out all aspects of electrical works
• Regional travel (nationally if required)
• Flexibility for overtime or weekend work

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Repair and replace electrical fittings
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults
• Complete and report works using PDA systems
• Work in line with Health & Safety, Customer Service, and Performance policies
• Report accidents, near misses, and potential hazards
• Deliver excellent customer service, adapting to varied needs and schedules
• Maintain company tools and vehicle
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations
• Manage your own time and workload effectively