Job title: Solar and Renewables Electrician (UK)
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Competive
Location: UK
Job published: 2026-03-10
Job ID: 35546

Job Description

Solar Qualified Maintenance Electrician (UK)

Overview

In this role you will be conducting maintenance on a variety of electrical installations across multiple solar installations providing thorough reports to ensure operations continue smoothly. It provides you with autonomy to ensure work is completed to a high standard and also to engage with any subcontractors on site.

The ideal candidate will have experience in solar maintenance on a commercial or industrial scale with an 18th edition. They will have a broad range of knowledge across electrical systems such as cables, inverters, connectors, monitoring and communications but will also be looking to expand their knowledge and continually develop.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer to join a renewable energy specialist and advance their career in the sector.

 

Responsibilities

  • Daily inspection, repairs and reporting on operations across solar installs sites.
  • Inspect, repair, and maintain electrical systems, machinery, and equipment
  • Routine maintenance on electrical installations.
  • Attending sites with faults and system failures
  • Fault finding on electrical components and rectifying
  • Working with external subcontractors to complete maintenance tasks.
  • Remedial works, Inspection and testing, O and M reports
  • Troubleshoot electrical issues using appropriate testing devices
  • Install new electrical components and wiring
  • Perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems to ensure functionality
  • Adhere to health and safety regulations when working with electrical systems
  • Collaborate with other maintenance team members to complete projects efficiently

 

Candidate Requirements

  • Experience in the installation and/or maintenance of Solar equipment.
  • Level 3 electrical qualification and 18th edition.
  • Clean UK driving licence.
  • Willing to travel between multiple sites.
  • 2391 Inspection & testing qualification is essential
  • Passion for renewable energy.
  • Proficiency in using power tools and hand tools for electrical work
  • Sound knowledge of electrical systems, circuitry, and wiring
  • Ability to read technical diagrams and blueprints
  • Strong problem-solving skills when troubleshooting electrical issues
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Electrical: 3 years (required)
  • Driving Licence (required)

 

Benefits

  • Company car, On-site parking
  • Company pension
  • Paid Holidays
  • Monday to Friday (Occasional Weekends if work is urgent)
  • You will need to be based local to Huddersfield West Yorkshire.
  • Work Location: In person/ Travelling to sites UK Wide is essential in this role.