Solar PV Electrician

Solar PV Electrician

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Solar PV Electrician to join our UK-based renewable energy installation team. The successful candidate will be competent working on all levels of solar PV wiring—DC, AC, control, earthing—and fully familiar with UK electrical regulations, solar-specific standards, and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and maintain residential, commercial, and industrial solar PV systems
• Carry out all levels of wiring, including:
• DC wiring: module strings, fuse protection, isolators, string combiners, cable containment
• AC wiring: inverter outputs, distribution boards, generation meters, CT clamps, backup circuits
• Control wiring: monitoring systems (Ethernet, RS485, Wi-Fi), rapid shutdown/optimiser circuits
• Earthing & bonding: arrays, support structures, SPD integration
• Verify compliance with all UK solar PV standards and Codes of Practice
• Conduct testing, inspection, fault-finding, inverter diagnostics, and system verification
• Complete commissioning documentation, test sheets, and DNO notifications
• Ensure safe working practices in line with UK H&S regulations
• Work collaboratively with engineers, roofers, and apprentices on project delivery

You must be comfortable working in accordance with the following current UK standards:

Primary Electrical Regulations

• BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations), 18th Edition (including latest Amendments)
• Part 7 & Section 712 (PV power supply systems)
• Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (EAWR)

Solar PV–Specific Codes of Practice

• IET Code of Practice for Grid-Connected Solar Photovoltaic Systems (latest edition)
• MCS Standards (for MCS-compliant installations):
• MIS 3002 – Solar PV installation standard
• MCS 012 – Roof mounting kit certification
• MCS 017 – Battery storage installation requirements (if hybrid systems)
• MCS 004 – Inverter product certification

DNO/Grid Connection Requirements

• ENA Engineering Recommendations:
• G98 – Microgeneration (<16A per phase)
• G99 – Systems >16A per phase
• (Plus G100 Export Limitation where applicable)

Health, Safety & Construction

• CDM 2015 Regulations
• Working at Height Regulations 2005
• Manual Handling Operations Regulations
• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)
• Risk assessment & method statement (RAMS) compliance

Other Relevant Standards

• BS EN 62446-1 – Requirements for testing, documentation, and commissioning of PV systems
• BS EN 50583 – Building-integrated PV (where applicable)
• BS EN 62305 – Lightning protection (SPDs and bonding integration)

Qualifications & Skills

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation (or equivalent)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (2382)
• C&G 2391 (or equivalent) Inspection & Testing desirable
• Previous solar PV experience essential
• Knowledge of inverters, optimisers, hybrid systems, and energy storage
• Full UK driving licence
• CSCS or ECS card preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive pay + overtime
• Career progression into senior electrician/supervisor roles
• Ongoing CPD and manufacturer training
• Company vehicle, tools, and PPE
• Supportive team environment in a growing renewable sector