Electrician (Training into Solar)

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£38,000–£45,000 a year

Plymouth

Location

Full-time

Job type

Permanent

Contract type

Remote

Work setup

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In brief

This field-based electrician role focuses on the maintenance and repair of commercial solar installations across the South West region. The work involves autonomous site visits to conduct fault finding and preventative maintenance, with full training provided for those transitioning into the commercial solar sector.

Best for

Qualified electricians seeking a transition into the commercial solar sector.

Non-negotiable

Qualified Electrician status required.

Worth knowing

Travel time is paid after the first hour each way, and occasional stays away attract a 20% earnings uplift.

What you need

Required

  • Qualified Electrician

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Fault finding

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Preventative maintenance

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Reactive repairs

    Strongly implied by the listing

Preferred

  • Solar experience

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • O&M background

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • CSCS card

    Clearly required in the listing

Your day-to-day

  • Conduct fault finding

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Perform preventative maintenance

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Execute reactive repairs

    Clearly stated in the job description.

What's on offer

Remote
Company van
Bonus scheme
Paid travel time
Full job description (from employer)⌄

Field Based - Local Patch, Covering: Plymouth, Exeter, Torquay, St. Austell, Truro, Liskeard, Launceston, Falmouth, Newquay, Bude and Surrounding Areas. £38,000-£45,000 + Van + Bonus (£2/3k) + Training & Progression + Great Benefits! Are you a qualified electrician looking to step into, or further your career within, the booming commercial solar sector with a growing renewables business? Do you want to join a company offering excellent flexibility, full training, and the chance to rapidly progress as their O&M division doubles in size over the next 12 months? This established renewable energy specialist focuses heavily on commercial solar installations and operations & maintenance across the South West. Over their 15 years of operations they have built a standout reputation in the region. With O&M newly prioritised for major investment and expansion, they are now looking to add motivated electricians to their core field team. In this role, you will operate directly from home to commercial solar sites across the South West, carrying out fault finding, planned preventative maintenance, and reactive repairs. This is an autonomous position that offers strong work-life balance and flexibility. While rare, any occasional stays away come with a 20% uplift on earnings. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified electrician, whether you already have solar experience or are looking for full training to make the transition from domestic solar or general electrical maintenance, to build a long-term career in a high-growth division. The Role Electrician working on Commercial Solar sites Fault finding, pre-planned maintenance, and reactive repair work Field-based position running directly from home to site with flexible working hours Paid travel time (kicks in after 1 hour each way) and a 20% uplift for rare stays away. The Person Qualified Electrician Driven by long-term progression and team growth Solar experience or O&M background (desirable - full training into commercial solar provided for the right character) CSCS card desirableRise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

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