Solar Electrician - Commercial and Industrial Solar
Up to £50,000 + benefits
Cambridge - will require a lot of travel

About the role:
Astute's Renewables Team is proudly partnering with an ambitious, motivated and growing business in the UK's Solar sector. They're a dynamic, forward-thinking and proactive business who have strategic and realistic plans to make significant waves in the UK's commercial and industrial solar space.

This Lead Electrician / Solar Technician role comes with a starting salary of circa £52,000 plus overnight allowances, mileage covered and ongoing development.

If you're wanting to work for a company with significant growth plans and with a large pipeline, please read on.

Responsibilities and duties:

• Leading and overseeing commercial electrical installs
• Leading and managing the team on a daily basis to ensure a premium delivery to the client
• Coordinating with the mechanical team to ensure perfect cable management and penetration sealing
• Mentoring an assistant, or Support Technician to upskill them
• Ensuring perfect health and safety practices on site
• Installing systems from a size of 20kw at the very smallest to (up to) 1MW at the very highest
• Wiring, testing and completing the systems
• Being the direct client interface when on site, if required
• Travelling outside of area for business need, spending up to a week away at a time if absolutely necessary (with nightly allowances if this is the case)
• Other duties as required

Professional qualifications:
We are looking for someone with the following:

• Level 3 in electrical installation
• Valid test and inspection qualifications (2391 or equivalent)
• AM2
• ECS Gold Card (preferred)
• SMSTS or SSSTS is desirable
• A relevant Solar PV qualification is desirable
• UK driving licence

Personal skills:
The Solar Electrician role would suit someone who is:

• Technical and enjoys the detail
• A great relationship builder
• Willing to travel

Salary and benefits of the Solar Electrician role:

• £45,000 - £50,000 salary
• Pension
• 25 days holiday plus BH
• Mileage expenses
• Shared use of company van

How to apply?

To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to speak to Scott Bolwell who can tell you more.

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