About us:
Contact Solar is a well-established national company within the renewable energy sector, with over 10 years of successful trading and a proven track record of delivering high-quality Solar PV and battery installations across the UK.
We are proud to be MCS-registered, HIES and Which? Approved, and known for setting high standards in workmanship, compliance, and customer care. Our reputation has been built on trust, transparency, and consistently exceeding customer expectations.
At Contact Solar, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our ethos is founded on excellence, accountability, and teamwork. We look for individuals who bring a positive, proactive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a genuine commitment to going above and beyond for customers and colleagues alike.
As a growing business, we invest heavily in our teams through structured training, clear progression pathways, and long-term career opportunities.
When you join Contact Solar, you’re not just taking a job - you’re joining a company that values your contribution and supports your future!
The Role
As a Solar Electrician Engineer, you will:
- Conduct reactive and scheduled preventative maintenance visits nationwide
- Perform system testing and fault diagnosis on domestic and commercial rooftop Solar PV systems
- Troubleshoot system design, installation, and monitoring platform communications
- Ensure all work aligns with best practice, system design specifications, and installed equipment
- Support and standardise technical approaches across the engineering team
- Provide technical support to the back-office function
- Travel across England, Wales, and Scotland (overnight stays Monday–Thursday may be required)
- Ensure full compliance with health and safety procedures and risk mitigation standards
Requirements
Essential:
- City & Guilds 2382 (18th Edition)
- NVQ Level 3 Qualification
- 2394 Test & Inspect (Dwelling)
- Minimum 5 years’ electrical experience
- Minimum 24 months’ experience in domestic and small commercial rooftop Solar PV
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capability
- Confident working at heights (MEWP experience desirable)
- Strong IT literacy and ability to use remote monitoring systems
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Your work location is variable across the UK however the majority of your workload will take place with 100mile radius of Central London
Desirable:
- City & Guilds 2392 or 2395
- Experience commissioning G98 and G99 Solar PV systems
- Experience with systems up to 250kW capacity
- Maintenance experience within Solar PV
You must be able to confidently explain technical issues to customers in a clear, professional manner.
What We Offer
- Up to £60,000 per year (Dependant on experience)
- Company van
- Paid expenses
- 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
- Company pension scheme
- Performance bonus (non-guaranteed)
- Structured career development
- Staff events
- Great team environment
- Referral programme
Pay: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Work Location: On the road
