Renewables Electrician

Renewables Electrician

Job Type:

Permanent

Job Sector:

Electronics, Engineering

Region:

South East

Location:

Maidstone

Salary:

35,000 to 45,000 per annum

Salary Description:

van, fuel card, overtime, and more.

Posted:

11/07/2025

Recruiter:

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd

Job Ref:

BBBH27225

Astute's Renewables team is exclusively partnering with a well-established and fast-growing renewable energy business committed to sustainability and professional growth to recruit a Renewables Electrician based near Maidstone, Kent.

The technically proficient Renewable Electrician role comes with a salary of 35,000-45,000, pension, company van, fuel card, and more.

If you're a Renewables Electrician and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Hiring Manager you will:

* Installing Solar PV systems across residential and commercial properties

* Fitting EV charging stations and battery energy storage systems (BESS)

* Conducting testing, inspection, and commissioning of electrical systems

* Completing certification and ensuring compliance with current regulations

* Maintaining strong communication with clients and project managers

* Travelling to sites primarily across Kent, with ability to travel nationwide on occasion

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

* Level 3 NVQ Qualified Electrician

* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (2382-22)

* ECS Card

* AM2

* Testing and Inspection (2391 or 2392)

* BPEC Solar PV Installations

Desirable:

* LCL Level 3 Qualifications in EV, Electrical Installations or Energy Storage

* Certified or experience with GivEnergy, SolarEdge, Tesla Powerwall

Personal skills

The Renewables Electrician role would suit someone who is:

* Highly motivated, with a genuine interest in renewable technologies

* Confident in working independently and solving problems on site

* Excellent at communicating with customers and team members

* Committed to delivering safe, high-quality electrical installations

* Eager to progress within a company that rewards initiative and performance

Salary and benefits of the Renewables Electrician role

* Competitive base salary of 35,000-45,000, depending on experience

* Company van and fuel card provided for work-related travel

* Company pension scheme

* 28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays

* Monday to Friday, 40-hour working week, with paid overtime available (travel time excluded)

* Occasional nationwide travel may be required- additional pay provided, along with fully covered hotel accommodation, breakfast, and evening meals

* Core work area is within a 2-hour radius of the Maidstone office, with occasional projects further afield (e.g. Manchester or Newcastle)

* Continuous training and professional development opportunities to support career progression

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.