Location: Reading
Salary: £24-£25 per hour CIS (first 12 weeks, temporary) → £45,000 per year + £5,000 on-call allowance (permanent)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you a qualified Electrician with a passion for green energy? Do you have a clean driving licence? We can offer you a competitive salary working 40 hours per week! Join our team and help build a cleaner, smarter future!

This is a temp-to-perm opportunity: for the first 12 weeks you will be on a temporary contract, paid at £23 per hour CIS. Following successful completion of this period, you will move into a permanent position with a salary of £37,852 per year plus a £5,000 on-call allowance. Additional benefits include a company vehicle and ongoing professional development.

We Can Offer You:

Work-Life Balance: 23 days annual leave + bank holidays, plus flexibility
Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 GP access, mental health support, fitness programs, and more
Training & Growth: Ongoing professional development to keep you at the top of your game

Your Role

You will work on renewable energy and social housing projects, including:

Installing, testing, and commissioning domestic and/or commercial solar PV systems
Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and technical drawings
Working with DC/AC circuits, inverters, isolators, and fault finding
Using remote monitoring systems, data loggers, and apps
Following H&S protocols, risk assessments, and RAMS
Ensuring compliance with UK building regs & DNO requirements
Reporting unsafe appliances, equipment, or installations
Operating tools and machinery safely
Carrying out all aspects of electrical works
Regional travel (nationally if required)
Flexibility for overtime or weekend work

Key Responsibilities

Repair and replace electrical fittings
Diagnose and rectify electrical faults
Complete and report works using PDA systems
Work in line with Health & Safety, Customer Service, and Performance policies
Report accidents, near misses, and potential hazards
Deliver excellent customer service, adapting to varied needs and schedules
Maintain company tools and vehicle
Ensure compliance with all safety regulations
Manage your own time and workload effectively

What We Need From You

Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship and/or full electrical qualifications (Essential)
AM2 qualification
NVQ Level 3 Electrotechnical
18th Edition Wiring Regulations (I.EE)
2391 (Inspection & Testing)
ECS Gold Card (Essential)
MCS Accreditation knowledge or experience (Microgeneration Certification Scheme)
Solar PV qualification (e.g. C&G 2399, LCL Awards Level 3, or BPEC Solar PV Installer Course - desirable)
Experience in renewables/solar PV preferred (training available)
G98/G99 understanding & PAS 2030 familiarity (desirable for retrofit/funded work)
Full UK driving licence (max 6 points)
Own a full set of tools

Pay & Benefits

£24-£25 per hour CIS for the first 12 weeks (temporary contract)
£45,000 per year
Company vehicle provided
23 days annual leave + bank holidays
Flexible working options

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit your CV and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining our client's team in Liverpool. If you have any further questions before applying, please contact Abbie at Building Careers:

Phone: (phone number removed) / (phone number removed)
Email:

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