Senior Electrician
Good Energy
£40,000-£45,000
Lincoln
Building and Construction
Role
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We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Electrician to join our fast-growing team. As a key member of our management team, you'll play a crucial role in overseeing the delivery of both commercial and domestic Solar PV installations. The ideal candidate will be ambitious, ready to make a long-term impact, and keen to take on a leadership position within a company that delivers a significant number of Solar PV projects each year.
In this hands-on role, you’ll manage a team of 5 electricians and report directly to our Operations Director. You’ll lead the day-to-day operations of Solar PV installations, primarily on commercial properties, with some domestic installations as well as domestic and larger commercial battery installations.
Your expertise in Solar PV and leadership skills will be essential in ensuring the smooth execution of each project.
Responsibilities:
- Play a key role in project and operations management, advising on technical design and purchasing decisions.
- Lead the ongoing training and recruitment of the electrical team to meet business needs.
- Ensure all sites comply with health & safety regulations.
- Coordinate with the office team regarding materials and logistics for efficient project execution.
- Oversee the completion of installations, troubleshooting any issues prior to handover to ensure high-quality standards.
- Inspect completed installations and resolve any technical challenges.
- Communicate effectively with customers, addressing questions and concerns.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation for all projects.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures while driving continual improvement in standards.
- As this is a hands-on role, be prepared to pitch in and support the team to meet deadlines.
- Travel to various UK sites, as the majority of your time will be spent on-site.
What you'll need to succeed
We’re looking for an experienced and skilled Electrician with a passion for Solar Energy to join our team. You’ll have extensive experience as a NICEIC or NAPIT registered electrician, along with MCS-accredited training and certification in solar PV installation and maintenance.
You’ll have hands-on experience with grid-tied industrial, commercial, and domestic Solar PV systems in the UK, and a proven track record of leading installation teams to ensure successful and profitable projects. Your technical knowledge of popular solar PV brands, including SolarEdge, and your expertise in connecting PV and battery systems for web monitoring will be key to your success. Higher-level electrical qualifications, such as Level 3 NVQ, HNC/HND, AM2, and Inspection and Testing, are essential.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Extensive experience as a NICEIC or NAPIT registered electrician
- MCS-accredited training and certification in solar PV installation and maintenance
- Proven experience with grid-tied industrial, commercial, and domestic Solar PV systems in the UK
- Strong commercial acumen, with experience leading a team of installation electricians
- Knowledge of popular solar PV brands and equipment, ideally including SolarEdge
- Higher-level electrical qualifications (Level 3 NVQ, HNC/HND); AM2 and Inspection and Testing
- Excellent IT skills and experience with connecting PV and battery systems for web monitoring
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Strong time management and organisational skills
- Attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality workmanship
Desirable:
- ECS Card with additional safety qualifications for working at heights, confined spaces, etc.
If you're an experienced Senior Electrician with a strong background in Solar PV and a passion for leadership, we’d love to hear from you!
Basic hours are Monday – Friday 08:00-16:00 but must be happy to do additional hours and overnight stays away as required.
Benefits you can rely on
Bonus Scheme: Earn up to 10% annual bonus based on your performance.
Company Van: A company van to get you where you need to go.
Company Van: A company van to get you where you need to go.
Pension Scheme: A solid pension plan to help secure your future and give you peace of mind.
Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, and an additional day off for your birthday!
Health Scheme: Access to health benefits to support your well-being.
Death in Service: Peace of mind with our death in service benefit.
About Amelio
Amelio
Part of the Good Energy family, Amelio was established in 2010, Amelio Solar Energy has installed over 20MWp of Solar PV. It has supported local homeowners, regional and national commercial and public sector organisations across the UK on their journey to optimum energy efficiency.
Part of the Good Energy family, Amelio was established in 2010, Amelio Solar Energy has installed over 20MWp of Solar PV. It has supported local homeowners, regional and national commercial and public sector organisations across the UK on their journey to optimum energy efficiency.
From its Lincolnshire base, Amelio Solar Energy is an award-winning business. Its expertise is in providing professional advice on the use of Solar PV and battery storage and using its own expert installation teams to deliver high quality systems.
Its passionate team helps commercial, public sector and homeowner clients embrace sustainable energy, reduce reliance on grid electricity and enjoy energy savings.
Good Energy
We provide 100% renewable electricity bought directly from our community of 2000 independent renewable generators. We install heat pumps, an essential tool for getting homes off gas. We support customers to generate and store their own power, by installing solar panels and battery storage. We also develop innovative tariffs to pay small generators fairly for what they export; and to get households involved in balancing the grid too.
If you’re ready to make combatting the climate crisis your job, and believe in our values of being, fair, straightforward, focused, and inclusive; then we want to hear from you. Let’s power a cleaner, greener future together.
Find out more about what makes us different here.