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Electrical Improver - Solar & LED

Solar Careers UKSevenoaks, England🇬🇧United Kingdom

Why this role stands out

This role offers an exciting opportunity to grow your career in the booming solar and LED sector, working on impactful commercial projects and gaining invaluable hands-on experience. You'll thrive here if you're an ambitious Electrical Improver with at least a Level 2 qualification and a passion for renewable energy, ready to contribute to the UK's green future. Apply now to join a mission-driven industry and build a rewarding career.

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeOn Site
LocationSevenoaks, England, United Kingdom

Job description

With the UK government’s ambitious goal of delivering 60GW of solar power by 2030, Solar Careers UK are on a mission to help recruit, train, and place over 43,000 new professionals into rewarding careers within the solar and battery storage industry.

Solar Careers UK is a division of Solar Energy UK, the trade association representing over 425 solar businesses across the country. Many of these companies specialise in delivering high-quality solar installations for domestic, commercial, and utility-scale projects.

For the industry's most in-demand jobs, we have been asked to assist with the recruitment of full-time, permanent installation teams from across all regions of the United Kingdom.

By completing this application Solar Careers UK can help connect you to Electrical Improver - Solar & LED - Kent live job vacancies that match your skills and experience, and provide guidance on the qualifications and training needed to pursue your chosen career in the solar sector.

About the Role

We’re looking for Electrical Improvers who want a genuine route into the trade. Whether your interest is in LED lighting or Solar PV, we want to hear from you.

You’ll work alongside experienced installers and electricians on live commercial projects, gaining hands-on experience from day one. Panel mounting, cable pulls, containment, lighting installations,bAC/DC cabling, site set-up and safety procedures all form part of the role.

We welcome applications from Level 2 upwards to NVQ Level 3. All qualifications will be assessed and practical trials are preferred to ensure the role is the right fit for both the candidate and the business.

About You

  • Electrical site experience at improver or mate level
  • Minimum Level 2 City & Guilds Electrical qualification (for LED work)
  • ECS card (mandatory for solar sites, preferred for LED projects)
  • Comfortable working at height and using tools safely
  • Genuine interest in renewables, solar or commercial electrical work
  • Professional, reliable and a strong team player
  • Full UK driving licence preferred
  • Within reasonable commuting distance of Sevenoaks
  • Company pension
  • Free or subsidised travel
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Long-term career progression within the renewable energy sector

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