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Improver /Electricians Mate (Solar Farms)

Latcom Plc
Posted a day ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Chelmsford, Essex CM3 4SX, England

Salary

£140 - £160 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Improver / Electricians Mate (Solar Farms) positions are available in the Essex area, requiring candidates to travel up to an hour away, with occasional overnight travel.
  • The role is suitable for Domestic electricians seeking a change, with full training provided for working on Solar Farms.
  • Candidates should ideally have 1-2 years of experience and hold a valid CSCS card and 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.
  • The salary ranges from £140 to £160 per day based on experience, with additional benefits like vehicle allowance or a company van.
  • Working hours are Monday to Thursday from 7am to 5pm, and Fridays vary from 7am to 3, 4, or 5pm, with overtime available for weekend work.

Improver /Electricians Mate (Solar Farms) required to work around the Essex area. You must be able to travel up to an hour away. Further overnight travel may be required occasionally (Travel/hotel expenses covered & £25 lunch voucher upfront provided).

My client is happy to take on a Domestic electrician if you fancy a change of scene and would like to try something different from Domestic jobs. Working on Solar Farms is more niche & outside - full training will be provided.

Ideally this will be temp/contract/subbing for 3 months and then go onto my client's books/payroll.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Install string cables onto photovoltaic (PV) array tables.
  • Terminate DC mains cables at combiner boxes and inverter stations.
  • Make off MC4 connectors at panels and combiner boxes.
  • Terminate communication cables (RS485, CAT5, CAT6).
  • Conduct inspections, testing, and commissioning of PV solar systems according to the latest edition of BS EN (phone number removed) and other relevant standards.
  • Diagnose and resolve electrical issues efficiently.
  • Adhere to company safety protocols and industry standards

Skills & Qualifications required:

  • Valid CSCS card
  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.
  • Experience in Solar electrical work is preferred but not essential.
  • NVQ Level 2/3 Electrical Installation or equivalent qualification preferred.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Common Sense and reliability, essential.
  • Full UK driving license.

Offers:

  • £140-160 per day depending on your experience.
  • Vehicle allowance + 25p per mile or Company van and fuel card, when travel required.
  • Working hours; 7am-5pm with an hour for lunch, Mons-Thurs, 7am-3,4,5pm on Fridays (depending on work load for the week).
  • Overtime will be paid, 1x3 weekend work with travel expenses, if required.

Please send in your CV if you would like to know more, live around the Essex area and have the above skills.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.