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Solar Installer

Posted 2 weeks ago by Trade Recruit

Summary: The role of Solar PV Installer / Electrician involves hands-on installation of solar PV systems, battery storage systems, and EV charging points for a reputable renewable energy company in London and Essex. This position is ideal for a qualified electrician seeking consistent subcontract work without sales targets or office responsibilities. The candidate will be part of an installation team, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards. The role offers opportunities for growth within a stable company and potential for full-time employment in the future.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Installing Solar PV systems
  • Installing battery storage systems
  • Installing EV charging points
  • Completing high-quality, compliant electrical installations
  • Working as part of an on-site installation team
  • Ensuring all work meets current industry regulations and standards

Key Skills:

  • Fully qualified electrician
  • MCS Accreditation
  • Minimum 3 years’ electrical experience
  • Proven Solar PV installation experience
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Strong practical, on-site installation skills
  • MCS accreditation (preferred / may be required depending on setup)
  • Experience across residential and commercial projects

Salary (Rate): £450 per day

City: East London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Energy

Detailed Description From Employer:

Trade Recruit is proud to be recruiting on behalf of one of our prestigious clients based in London & Essex. Our client is a growing and well-established renewable energy company delivering high-quality installations across residential and commercial projects. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Solar PV Installer / Electrician to join their installation team on a subcontract basis. This is a hands-on, installation-only role ideal for a skilled electrician who wants consistent work in renewables without sales targets or office-based responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Installing Solar PV systems
  • Installing battery storage systems
  • Installing EV charging points
  • Completing high-quality, compliant electrical installations
  • Working as part of an on-site installation team
  • Ensuring all work meets current industry regulations and standards

Requirements

Essential

  • Fully qualified electrician
  • MCS Accreditation
  • Minimum 3 years’ electrical experience
  • Proven Solar PV installation experience
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Strong practical, on-site installation skills

Desirable

  • MCS accreditation (preferred / may be required depending on setup)
  • Experience across residential and commercial projects

What’s on Offer

  • £350 – £450 per day (depending on experience)
  • Consistent, ongoing subcontract work
  • Long-term pipeline of projects across London & Essex
  • Opportunity to grow with a stable and reputable renewables company
  • Future potential for full-time employment

Location & Working Pattern

Mobile role covering London & Essex

Subcontractor position

Site-based installation work

Rate:
£450/day
Location:
East London
IR35 Status:
Outside
Remote Status:
Onsite
Industry:
Engineering
Seniority Level:
Mid-Level

Take-Home Pay

£7,200 per month

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