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Kelly Group

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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.

Job Responsibility:

  • 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

Requirements:

  • 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
  • Comfortable working in accordance with UK standards: BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations), 18th Edition
  • Part 7 & Section 712 (PV power supply systems)
  • Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (EAWR)
  • IET Code of Practice for Grid-Connected Solar Photovoltaic Systems
  • MCS Standards (MIS 3002, MCS 012, MCS 017, MCS 004)
  • DNO/Grid Connection Requirements (ENA Engineering Recommendations G98, G99, G100)
  • Health, Safety & Construction Regulations (CDM 2015, Working at Height Regulations 2005, Manual Handling Operations Regulations, PUWER)
  • Other Relevant Standards (BS EN 62446-1, BS EN 50583, BS EN 62305)

Nice to have:

  • C&G 2391 (or equivalent) Inspection & Testing desirable
  • 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

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Job Posted:
March 20, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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