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