We are looking for an experienced and motivated Solar PV Electricianto join our UK-based renewable energy installation team. The successful candidate will be competent working on all levels of solar PV wiring—DC, AC, control, earthing—and fully familiar with UK electrical regulations, solar-specific standards, and best practices.
Key Responsibilities
* Install, commission, and maintain residential, commercial, and industrial solar PV systems
* Carry out all levels of wiring, including:
o DC wiring: module strings, fuse protection, isolators, string combiners, cable containment
o AC wiring: inverter outputs, distribution boards, generation meters, CT clamps, backup circuits
o Control wiring: monitoring systems (Ethernet, RS485, Wi-Fi), rapid shutdown/optimiser circuits
o Earthing & bonding: arrays, support structures, SPD integration
* Verify compliance with all UK solar PV standards and Codes of Practice
* Conduct testing, inspection, fault-finding, inverter diagnostics, and system verification
* Complete commissioning documentation, test sheets, and DNO notifications
* Ensure safe working practices in line with UK H&S regulations
* Work collaboratively with engineers, roofers, and apprentices on project delivery
You must be comfortable working in accordance with the following current UK standards:
Primary Electrical Regulations
* BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations), 18th Edition (including latest Amendments)
o Part 7 & Section 712 (PV power supply systems)
* Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (EAWR)
Solar PV–Specific Codes of Practice
* IET Code of Practice for Grid-Connected Solar Photovoltaic Systems (latest edition)
* MCS Standards (for MCS-compliant installations)
o MIS 3002– Solar PV installation standard
o MCS 012– Roof mounting kit certification
o MCS 017– Battery storage installation requirements (if hybrid systems)
o MCS 004– Inverter product certification
DNO/Grid Connection Requirements
* ENA Engineering Recommendations
o G98– Microgeneration ( 16A per phase
o Plus G100 Export Limitation where applicable
Health, Safety & Construction
* CDM 2015 Regulations
* Working at Height Regulations 2005
* Manual Handling Operations Regulations
* Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)
* Risk assessment & method statement (RAMS) compliance
Other Relevant Standards
* BS EN 62446-1– Requirements for testing, documentation, and commissioning of PV systems
* BS EN 50583– Building-integrated PV (where applicable)
* BS EN 62305– Lightning protection (SPDs and bonding integration)
Qualifications & Skills
* NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation (or equivalent)
* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (2382)
* C&G 2391 (or equivalent) Inspection & Testing desirable
* Previous solar PV experience essential
* Knowledge of inverters, optimisers, hybrid systems, and energy storage
* Full UK driving licence
* CSCS or ECS card preferred
What We Offer
* Competitive pay + overtime
* Career progression into senior electrician/supervisor roles
* Ongoing CPD and manufacturer training
* Company vehicle, tools, and PPE
* Supportive team environment in a growing renewable sector
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