Electrician

Astute is partnering with a leading Commercial Solar and Energy Storage Installer in the UK to recruit for 2x Electrician positions for its Somerset site.

The Electrician positions come with a salary of up to £45,000 + a company vehicle (depending on experience).

If you’re an Electrician and are looking to work for an organisation that plays a leading role in the renewable energy sector, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Electrician roles (likely 1 role to be slightly more senior than the other):

• Carry out initial and periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations, ensuring work is completed to current regulations and required standards
• Oversee and coordinate electrical installation works on site, including AC installation and commissioning
• Both positions will require an apprentice to be working with you and you would be providing day-to-day technical guidance and ensuring work is completed safely and to a high standard. Having experience overseeing an apprentice or mentoring would be advantageous
• Take a senior role in helping develop and maintain electrical processes and standards
• Work across various client sites as required, including occasional overnight stays, while ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, safely and in line with programme requirements

Qualifications and Certifications:

• Must be a Level 3 qualified Electrician
• Must have City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations (2391-52)
• Must have 18th Edition
• JIB Gold Card (desirable)

Core Hours:

• 8am – 4:30pm
• 40 hour week

Personal Skills:

• These roles require someone to be a qualified Electricia
• Bonus if you have worked in the renewable sector however, this is not essential
• Must be based in Somerset and open to travel to different sites when required

Salary and benefits:

• £40,000 – £45,000 (depending on if you have a JIB Gold Card)
• Company Vehicle (after probation)
• Pension
• Holiday Entitlement: 20 days + bank holidays

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.