Electrician
Job description
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Electrician
Bedford
£45,0000 + Progression to SAP/Project Manager + Paid 2391 Training + Monthly Company Bonus + Company Vehicle + Pension + Holiday
Are you a qualified electrician looking to progress your career in the commercial solar sector?
Do you want the opportunity to join a company that will assist you into becoming an Senior Authorised Person or Project Manager if you desire?
If successful you will be joining a market leader in the commercial solar sector which after another year of success are looking to take on another electrician to move up the ranks.
Your role within the company will involve installation and maintenance of Solar systems onto commercial properties across the South of England. You will maintain the high quality of work that the business upholds which is rewarded with bonuses and paid training.
The ideal candidate for this role will have their NVQ Level 3 qualification and experience working on commercial or industrial electrical work. Solar experience is not essential but having an interest in pursuing renewables is necessary.
The Role
* Focussed on Commercial Solar
* Installation and repair work
* Progression to SAP/PM available long term
The Person
* NVQ Level 3 holder
* Experience working on Solar
* 2391 desirable but not essential
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Daniel Thomas at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Key skills
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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight your NVQ Level 3 qualification prominently at the top of your CV under a 'Qualifications' section — the advert lists this as the primary requirement.
📊 Quantify your solar or commercial electrical experience: e.g. 'Installed and commissioned solar PV systems across 15+ commercial rooftops totalling 500kWp capacity'.
🌐 Mention any renewables or solar sector exposure explicitly, even if limited — the advert states solar experience is desirable and an interest in renewables is necessary.
🎯 Reference your 2391 qualification or any inspection and testing credentials, as the advert flags this as desirable and will differentiate your application.
🤝 Include a brief career goals statement in your personal profile noting your ambition to progress to Senior Authorised Person or Project Manager, mirroring the progression path the employer is actively promoting.
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- •Installed and commissioned solar PV systems across 12 commercial rooftops totalling approximately 480kWp, completing each project within agreed programme timescales and to BS 7671 standards.
- •Carried out periodic inspection and testing on 30+ commercial electrical installations annually, producing 2391-compliant EICR reports with a zero re-inspection failure rate.
- •Diagnosed and resolved inverter and DC string faults on commercial solar arrays, reducing average system downtime by 40% through structured fault-finding methodology.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Rise Technical Recruitment's Electrician vacancy within the commercial solar sector is precisely the step I have been working towards. With my NVQ Level 3 qualification and a background in commercial and industrial electrical installation, I am confident I can deliver the high standard of solar installation and maintenance work your client is known for across the South of England.
My background in commercial electrical projects has equipped me with hands-on experience in fault diagnosis, first and second fix installation, and working to BS 7671 standards on live commercial sites. I have developed a strong interest in renewable energy systems and am keen to pursue my 2391 qualification with the paid training your client provides, with a longer-term ambition to progress towards a Senior Authorised Person or Project Manager role.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›Walk me through the process you follow when commissioning a commercial solar PV installation from first fix to sign-off.
- ›What experience do you have with fault-finding on solar inverter systems, and which diagnostic tools do you use?
- ›How do you ensure compliance with BS 7671 when working on commercial solar installations?
- ›What does the 2391 qualification cover, and how have you applied inspection and testing principles on site?
- ›What is the role of a Senior Authorised Person on a commercial electrical project, and what responsibilities does that entail?
Behavioural
- ›Describe a time when you identified a safety risk on a commercial electrical site and explain the steps you took to resolve it.
- ›Tell me about a project where you had to manage your own workload across multiple sites — how did you prioritise tasks?
- ›Give an example of a time you had to learn a new technical skill or adapt to unfamiliar equipment quickly on the job.
- ›Describe a situation where you maintained high quality of work under time pressure — what was the outcome?
- ›Tell me about a time you worked with minimal supervision on a commercial site — how did you ensure the work met the required standard?
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Describe a time when you identified a safety risk on a commercial electrical site and explain the steps you took to resolve it.
Tell me about a project where you had to manage your own workload across multiple sites — how did you prioritise tasks?