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Maintenance Electrician (Solar) Devon

Build Your Career in Solar with a Leading Renewable Energy Company

Are you a qualified electrician looking to move into or develop your career in solar?

Join SunGift, an award-winning renewable energy specialist and Tesla-accredited installer, working on cutting-edge solar PV and battery storage systems across the South West.

We’re growing our Operations & Maintenance team and have a strong pipeline of work, offering consistent hours and excellent earning potential.

Pay & Hours

  • Hourly paid role with typical working week: 40–45 hours
  • Overtime paid on all hours over 45/week
  • Average earnings (2025): £42,000 - £48,000
  • Higher earnings achievable with additional overtime

The Role

As part of our O&M team, you’ll be:

  • Diagnosing and fault finding on solar PV systems
  • Carrying out planned maintenance and inspections
  • Completing technical remedials / component replacement works
  • Supporting installation of solar PV and battery systems
  • Working across domestic and commercial sites
  • Providing technical support to customers
  • Supporting and mentoring junior team members

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

  • NVQ Level 3 Electrician + AM2
  • BS 7671: 18th Edition (or willingness to update)
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Commercial electrical experience

Desirable (not essential):

  • Solar PV / battery experience
  • C&G 2391 Test & Inspect
  • SSSTS or SMSTS

No solar experience? We’ll train the right electrician

Additional Benefits

  • Company van & fuel card
  • 24 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Ongoing training in solar PV & battery systems
  • Career progression in a fast-growing industry
  • Supportive, team-focused environment
  • Employee discounts on renewable energy systems (T&C apply)

Location & Travel

  • Based from Exeter, covering the South West
  • Mostly local work with occasional overnight stays (expenses covered)

About SunGift

Established in 2005, SunGift is an award-winning renewable energy company and Regional Solar PV Installer & Contractor of the Year (2024). We design, install and maintain solar PV and battery systems, delivering high-quality solutions to domestic and commercial customers.

Apply Now

If you’re a qualified electrician looking to future-proof your career in renewables, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and covering letter to Jacqueline Bing, Executive Assistant, Careers@sungiftsolar.co.uk

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £42,000.00-£48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Exeter EX4 8JN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

  • Are you trained to 18th edition
  • Do you have a valid ECS card?
  • Do you meet all of the Essential Criteria listed in the advert? Yes or No

Experience:

  • electrical: 4 years (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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