Role: Renewable Electrician, Utility Scale Solar

Salary: £40,000 - £42,000

Location: North Yorkshire

MDE Group UK are currently recruiting an electrician to perform electrical installations on industrial sites, requiring specialised knowledge of DC electrical systems.

The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience and technical expertise in photovoltaic and high-voltage systems. Proficiency and confidence in handling essential electrical tools, such as crimping cable terminations and using multimeters and insulation testers, are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Installation of cabling and modules on the arrays
Terminate cables and connectors at DC and AC distribution boxes
Install cabling on monitoring and communication equipment (data logger, routers, sensors, etc.) Fault Identification on electrical components, comms equipment and monitoring equipment by means of testing
Carry out annual testing (String testing, DC main cable testing, IV curve testing and thermal imaging.)
Carry out test and inspection of newly installed AC equipment in accordance with BS7671
Compile necessary reports and update the ticketing system. • Manage Subcontractors onsite
Assist Asset/ Ops mangers with small works quotations
Work with electrical labourers, electricians, Asset & Site Managers
Carry out any H&S actions and routines as determined by client and company. • Undertake any necessary training
Mentoring or training other members of the team
Take part in the on-call rota

Skills and Experience

Understand Microsoft Office, phone/tablet and document reporting structures Have a basic understanding of Health & Safety standards and Regulations.
Two years working experience in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems for Solar PV sites
Level 1- 3 Technical Certificate in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
Up to NVQ LV3 in the electrical industry.
AM2 certificate
ECS Electrician Card desirable

For more information, please contact Jasmine Thompson - (phone number removed)