Lead Electrician - North - Manchester, Greater Manchester
- Renewables
Lead Electrician - North
Overview
This is a Lead Electrician position delivering commercial solar projects across the North of England. The role is site based and hands on, leading small teams while remaining on the tools. You will take responsibility for quality, safety and the day to day running of site activities, working closely with mechanical teams and project management.
Role responsibilities
- Act as a working Lead Electrician on commercial solar PV projects
- Lead and supervise small site teams, typically 2 to 3 operatives
- Install, oversee and coordinate electrical works on site
- Manage containment, cable routes and penetrations in line with drawings
- Carry out testing, inspection and sign off to BS7671 standards
- Maintain high health and safety standards at all times
- Take ownership of site progress, problem solving and quality control
Experience required
- Fully qualified Electrician
- Strong experience within commercial solar projects
- Comfortable leading from the tools rather than an office based role
- Proven experience supervising small teams on live sites
- Confident working alongside mechanical and wider site teams
- Reliable, practical and capable of taking ownership on site
Travel and start
- Staying away required when project demands it
- Planned start date January / Feb
Package and benefits
- £55,000 basic salary
- Company van
- Fuel card
- Staying away allowance
- Accommodation arranged when required
- Long term, stable pipeline of commercial solar projects
- Clear progression into senior site or supervisory positions