Renewable Electrician
Job Description
Location: Reading\n Salary: £24-£25 per hour CIS (first 12 weeks, temporary) → £37,852 per year + £5,000 on-call allowance (permanent)\n Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent\n\nAre 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!\n\nThis 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.\n\nWe Can Offer You:\n\nWork-Life Balance: 23 days annual leave + bank holidays, plus flexibility\nHealth & Wellbeing: 24/7 GP access, mental health support, fitness programs, and more\nTraining & Growth: Ongoing professional development to keep you at the top of your game \n\nYour Role\n\nYou will work on renewable energy and social housing projects, including:\n\nInstalling, testing, and commissioning domestic and/or commercial solar PV systems\nReading and interpreting electrical schematics and technical drawings\nWorking with DC/AC circuits, inverters, isolators, and fault finding\nUsing remote monitoring systems, data loggers, and apps\nFollowing H&S protocols, risk assessments, and RAMS\nEnsuring compliance with UK building regs & DNO requirements\nReporting unsafe appliances, equipment, or installations\nOperating tools and machinery safely\nCarrying out all aspects of electrical works\nRegional travel (nationally if required)\nFlexibility for overtime or weekend work \n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nRepair and replace electrical fittings\nDiagnose and rectify electrical faults\nComplete and report works using PDA systems\nWork in line with Health & Safety, Customer Service, and Performance policies\nReport accidents, near misses, and potential hazards\nDeliver excellent customer service, adapting to varied needs and schedules\nMaintain company tools and vehicle\nEnsure compliance with all safety regulations\nManage your own time and workload effectively \n\nWhat We Need From You\n\nRecognised Electrical Apprenticeship and/or full electrical qualifications (Essential)\nAM2 qualification\nNVQ Level 3 Electrotechnical\n18th Edition Wiring Regulations (I.EE)\n2391 (Inspection & Testing)\nECS Gold Card (Essential)\nMCS Accreditation knowledge or experience (Microgeneration Certification Scheme)\nSolar PV qualification (e.g.
C&G 2399, LCL Awards Level 3, or BPEC Solar PV Installer Course - desirable)\nExperience in renewables/solar PV (training available)\nG98/G99 understanding & PAS 2030 familiarity (desirable for retrofit/funded work)\nFull UK driving licence (max 6 points)\nOwn a full set of tools \n\nPay & Benefits\n\n£24-£25 per hour CIS for the first 12 weeks (temporary contract)\n£45,000 per year\nCompany vehicle provided\n23 days annual leave + bank holidays\nFlexible working options \n\nHow to Apply\n\nTo apply for this position, please submit your CV and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining our client's team in Liverpool. If you have any further questions before applying, please contact Abbie at Building Careers:\n\nPhone: (phone number removed) / (phone number removed)\n Email: \n\nAbout Building Careers UK\n\nBuilding Careers UK are specialists in Construction and Property recruitment. BCUK acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
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