Electrician – Gloucestershire, Bristol, Luton or Cambridge
About the job: We are looking for an Electrician in the Gloucestershire, Bristol or surrounding area to be a key member of our Engineering team, doing preventative and routine maintenance on existing solar panel systems.
About Ecovision:
Ecovision has extensive experience in designing, installing and managing distributed rooftop solar PV asset portfolios across the UK. We have installed over 5,500 systems and currently manage over 19,000 installations across mainland UK (63MWp capacity), primarily on behalf of portfolio investors, councils and housing associations. We have a strong track record of managing long‑term solar performance and work with clients to minimise operational costs whilst maximising the generation of renewable energy.
Renewable Industry growth and Ecovision:
The renewable energy industry is experiencing significant growth across all sectors and technologies. As a consequence of increasing energy prices and the requirement to decarbonise energy production, demand for new solar PV installations is growing at the highest rate since government incentive schemes ended. In response, Ecovision has moved back into installation of new Solar PV systems, focusing on the rooftop sector with installations up to 500kWp. It is embedded in our culture that we value and invest in all our staff, helping people to realise their potential and always looking to promote internally and develop our teams.
Benefits of working at Ecovision Asset Management:
* Free work social events including Christmas Party and summer BBQ
* Strong team culture, our staff are our focus
* Contributory pension (up to 5%) with overpayment option
* Buy and carry over annual leave facility
* Death in service cover
* Company sickness pay
* Employee Assistance programme
* 25 days paid holiday plus a day for your birthday, with an additional day for each year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days
* Long service awards
* Excellent maternity, adoption, surrogacy and paternity benefits
* Rapidly growing company with career support, defined progression structures and significant opportunity for career progression
* Flexi working of hours and location that facilitates a work/life balance
What you’ll do:
Main Responsibilities
Maintenance visits
* Conduct reactive and scheduled preventive maintenance visits, including system testing and fault diagnosis related to design, installation, and communication (with our monitoring platform) of rooftop domestic Solar PV systems.
* Use step ladders and work in loft spaces.
Keeping up to date with best practice and legislative changes
* React to best practice and legislative changes by supporting changes to standardised operating protocols in accordance with system design and installed equipment.
Technical skills
* Ensure the knowledge and approach of all technical aspects are well understood and consistently applied by all engineers, supporting Operations in technical matters.
Communications and Team work
* Communicate complex technical information to customers and team members.
* Build rapport and deliver good customer service with customers and team members.
Health and Safety
* Ensure personal and site health and safety procedures and protocols are always followed, assess and mitigate risks effectively, both prior to visits and dynamically.
Other duties
* The post holder may be required to undertake other reasonable ad‑hoc duties as appropriate and requested by their Line Manager.
What you’ll need:
Skills and experience
Essential Qualifications for our Competent Persons scheme (NAPIT)
* Level 3 NVQ qualification in Electrical Installations or equivalent, or Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Assessment (previously known as Mature Candidate Assessment)
* AM2
* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations / City & Guilds 2382-22 (unless already included within the Level 3 qualification)
* City & Guilds 2391 / 2394 / 2395 Testing and Inspection (desirable)
* Level 3 Award in the installation and/or maintenance of small solar photovoltaic systems (desirable)
Industry Knowledge
* Basic installation experience, basic testing experience.
* Solar experience (desirable).
* Ability to effectively communicate and convey technical information in understandable examples for customers and team members.
Analytical skills
Information technology skills
* Strong computer literacy and proficiency in using technology and equipment, e.g. Apple equipment – iPhone, tablet.
Driving skills
* Require a clean driving licence and experience driving long distances.
Any offer of employment will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check, satisfactory references and completion of a successful 6‑month probation period.
Location
You will be home‑based, travelling to Solar PV sites around the UK (within your area and an 80‑mile radius of your home), mainly to domestic premises, schools, or other community or commercial sites. You will be provided a fully expensed company vehicle, all IT equipment, and opportunities for further required training.
Hours
40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Salary
Competitive, based on experience.
Why Join Us?
* Opportunity to lead and innovate within a growing solar PV company.
* Work alongside a team of passionate and skilled professionals dedicated to sustainable energy.
* Competitive salary, benefits, and ongoing professional development.
Apply today and make a tangible impact in renewable energy!
Diversity and Inclusion statement
Ecovision is committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion within our Organisation. We strive to be a successful, caring and welcoming place for all our team members and our customers. We are committed to our equal opportunities policy and a culture of respect and understanding. We want to ensure that everyone feels included, welcome and able to be themselves and bring their authentic abilities. We are very willing to provide accessibility accommodations for applicants where required. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and need reasonable adjustments or assistance, please do send an email to Beth Baker (Head of HR) on beth.baker@ecovision.co.uk.
To apply
If you wish to apply, please send a CV and covering letter to beth.baker@ecovision.co.uk.
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