Solar PV Electrician

Bromsgrove

1 month ago

Applications closed

Solar PV Technician/service engineer. - All projects within 1hr radius of the Midlands.

Job Summary

My client is seeking a skilled and reliable Electrician to join their Midlands-based team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing solar, battery storage systems and components in residential, commercial, or industrial environments. You must be able to diagnose problems accurately and ensure work is completed safely and in accordance with current standards and wiring regulations.

Job Description

Ability to wire solar, battery storage systems and EV charge points
Working on commercial and domestic systems
Commissioning solar, battery and EV charging systems
Trouble shooting and fault diagnosis
Operating drone camera
Liaising with manufacturer's technical departments for troubleshooting
Using in-house job management software Tradify
Servicing solar/battery systems

Qualifications
Electrically qualified to minimum level 3
CSCS/ECS card
18th Edition wiring regulations
QS for NICEIC
2391 Inspection & Testing of electrical installations or equivalent
2922-34 Installing and maintaining solar PV systems
2923-34 installing and maintaining battery storage systems
2921-31 Electric vehicle charging qualification
Manual handling

Requirements
Ability to work independently or part of a team
In-depth knowledge of electrical solar systems and safety procedures
Good communication skills
Attention to detail
Clean driving licence
Good timekeeping

Benefits
Salary - £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience (potentially up to £50,000 if highly experienced)
Company van & fuel card provided
5-weeks paid holiday + bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Corporate workwear provided
Ongoing Training provided

Please apply with your CV today

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Aug 30, 2025

Jobs

Seasonal Hiring Peaks for UAV Jobs: The Best Months to Apply & Why

The UK's UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) sector has established itself as one of Europe's most dynamic and strategically important technology markets, with roles spanning from junior drone operators to principal UAV engineers and heads of autonomous systems development. With UAV positions commanding salaries from £28,000 for graduate drone pilots to £85,000+ for senior UAV systems engineers, understanding when organisations actively recruit can dramatically accelerate your career progression in this revolutionary and rapidly expanding field. Unlike traditional aviation roles, UAV hiring follows distinct patterns influenced by seasonal operations, government regulatory frameworks, and autonomous systems development timelines. The sector's unique combination of aeronautical engineering, autonomous control systems, and data analytics creates predictable hiring windows that strategic professionals can leverage to advance their careers in building tomorrow's unmanned aviation and autonomous aerial systems. This comprehensive guide explores the optimal timing for UAV job applications in the UK, examining how national drone strategies, seasonal operational cycles, and UAV technology initiatives influence recruitment patterns, and why strategic timing can determine whether you join a pioneering autonomous systems team or miss the opportunity to develop the next generation of unmanned aircraft and aerial intelligence systems.

Aug 24, 2025

Jobs

Pre-Employment Checks for UAV Jobs: DBS, References & Right-to-Work and more Explained

The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) industry represents one of the most rapidly expanding and strategically significant sectors in modern aerospace, with UAV professionals playing crucial roles in developing autonomous flight systems, advancing drone technologies, and transforming applications from defence and surveillance to commercial delivery and agricultural monitoring. As UAVs transition from military applications to widespread civilian and commercial use, pre-employment screening processes have become increasingly sophisticated and regulatory-focused. UAV careers span diverse environments from defence contractors and aerospace manufacturers to commercial drone service providers, agricultural technology companies, and emerging urban air mobility developers. Each sector brings unique screening requirements reflecting the safety-critical nature of aviation systems, the regulatory complexity of airspace management, and the critical importance of maintaining both operational safety and security standards. Understanding UAV pre-employment screening helps professionals navigate career opportunities effectively whilst enabling employers to identify candidates capable of contributing to UAV innovation whilst maintaining appropriate aviation safety standards, regulatory compliance, and security awareness. The screening processes examine not only technical UAV competencies but also aviation safety knowledge, regulatory understanding, and ability to work effectively within the highly regulated aerospace ecosystem. This comprehensive guide examines the full spectrum of pre-employment screening practices across UAV careers, from basic right-to-work verification through enhanced security clearance processes, technical competency assessment, and industry-specific requirements. Whether pursuing opportunities in UAV design, autonomous systems development, remote piloting, or UAV operations management, understanding these screening processes enables UAV professionals to prepare effectively and advance their careers successfully. The UAV sector's unique combination of aerospace engineering, autonomous systems technology, and operational safety creates screening requirements that reflect both the technical demands of unmanned flight systems and the regulatory considerations of aviation safety and airspace integration. These processes ultimately support the continued advancement of UAVs by ensuring high professional standards and technical competence necessary for safe UAV operations and responsible drone technology development.

Aug 20, 2025

Careers

Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Launch Your Career in UAVs: The UK's Aerial Revolution

The United Kingdom stands at the forefront of an unmanned aerial vehicle revolution that's fundamentally transforming how we approach logistics, surveillance, agriculture, infrastructure inspection, and emergency response. From the advanced drone technologies developed by British companies powering delivery networks across Europe to the autonomous flight systems enabling Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations, the UK's leadership in UAV design, manufacturing, and operations has created an unprecedented demand for skilled drone professionals that dramatically exceeds the current talent supply. If you've been seeking a career at the cutting edge of aviation technology or looking to position yourself in one of the most rapidly expanding and strategically important sectors of the modern economy, unmanned aerial vehicles represent an extraordinary opportunity. The convergence of autonomous flight system advancement, commercial drone adoption acceleration, regulatory framework maturation, and artificial intelligence integration has created perfect conditions for UAV career success.