Job Type: Full-Time (39 hours/week, Mon–Fri Flexitime)
Location: Greater Dublin Area (& Surrounding Counties)
Job at a Glance
- Role: Electrician — Solar PV Installations
- Location: Dublin & East of Ireland (Leinster)
- Type: Full-time, Permanent
- Salary: €55,000 to €65,000 per year (dependent on experience)
- Bonus: Monthly performance bonus
- Training Provided: Yes, including QC qualification if you don't have it already
- Closing Date: Rolling review — early application encouraged
- Apply: [email protected]
About the position
PureVolt Solar, an SEAI-registered solar panel installation company, is currently hiring a Full-Time Solar PV Electrician based in Dublin and East Ireland (Leinster). In this senior role, you will be managing and carrying out solar PV installations in Domestic & Commercial settings.
You will be part of a growing team and will play a key role in each installation project. Through our generous bonus structure, you will have a direct stake in the success of our company and know your contributions are valued and recognised. You can view the equipment we use and the quality of our workmanship here.
What will your day-to-day duties be as a Solar Electrician?
- Solar PV Electrical Equipment installations which include Inverters, Battery Storage Systems, Fireman Switches, Isolators, EV-Charger Points, hot water diverters (eddis) and CT Clamps.
- Run tests on electrical components to ensure a safe and effective installation.
- Liaise with roofing team to schedule times of installation, cable management and alike.
- Inspect electrical systems and equipment for any damage, malfunctions, and safety hazards.
- Communicate with the homeowner and give demonstrations on the operation of the system
- Maintenance and service of existing solar PV systems as required
- Capture and record all the necessary imagery / documentation and submit to the administration team for grant processing.
- Adhere to the SEAI Domestic Solar photovoltaic code of practice for installers.
What qualifications do you need to work as an electrician at PureVolt?
The main requirement is that you must be a fully qualified Electrician with the National Electrical Craft Certificate. Here's the full list:
Essential skills / attributes
- Fully qualified Electrician with National Craft Certificate Electrical (required)
- An excellent knowledge of health & safety guidelines.
- Full clean Irish driving licence.
- Safe Pass
- Excellent time management skills
- Experience working in domestic installation/construction settings
Desirable skills / attributes
- Experience with solar PV is highly desirable but not essential
- Experience talking to customers in domestic installation/construction settings
- Experience leading or contributing to informal team briefings
- Micro Gen / Solar certificate (preferred)
- Manual Handling Certificate (preferred)
- Experience and comfort helping with work on roofs
- Qualified Certifier (QC) is advantageous, but we will pay for you to get this qualification if you don't have it already.
International Applicants & Foreign Qualifications
Please note that this is a fully qualified, senior role. To be considered for this position, you must be able to work as a fully qualified electrician in Ireland.
If you trained outside of the Republic of Ireland, you must already possess:
- Official approval via the CRU's Electrical Recognition Process for International Qualifications (a standard QQI NARIC comparability statement is not sufficient).
- An active Qualified Certifier (QC) Number registered with Safe Electric, or formal confirmation that you are immediately eligible to obtain one.
- Proof of completing Irish Wiring Rules training (to I.S. 10101:2020 standards).
- A valid Safe Pass and Manual Handling certificate.
Training provided
This is a senior electrician role, not an apprenticeship. However, if this is your first job in the solar industry, we will provide comprehensive training on our specific solar PV systems, inverters, and battery storage units. You bring the electrical expertise and domestic experience, and we will teach you the solar specifics.
If you don't already have your Electrical Testing and Verification qualification (QC), then we will pay for you to do this and become a Qualified Certifier. This is a great qualification to have and will help you to progress in your career.
Does it matter if I have no experience in Solar?
Not necessarily. You already have the electrical expertise. If you're motivated to learn, we can provide the training you will need to transfer your knowledge and skills to solar PV Installations.
How does a solar installation work?
Initial enquiry
When a customer contacts us, we do an initial quote with details of the size of the system. We use our specialised software to look up the property on Google Maps and then design the most appropriate system to suit their circumstances and needs. We take into account the direction the property is facing, the pitch and type of roof, the client's current annual consumption, and the times they are most likely to consume the most.
Site survey
Once the initial system design is approved, our head engineer then visits the site to conduct a complete survey of the property. He inspects, measures and ensures everything on the original quote will work and notes any modifications needed. This is to ensure that when you turn up, you have everything you need to complete the job and there are no surprises.
Final design
Once this is complete, a final system design is drawn up and distributed to the team, including you, with full details of exactly what is required.
Scheduling
Once we confirm the delivery of materials and equipment to the site, we agree an installation date with the client.
Panel installation
Then the Dublin team roofer will complete the first part of the project by installing the solar panels on the roof.
Electrical work
Once that is complete, you and the other Dublin-team electrician will complete the electrical part of the project and bring the system into commission.
Working for PureVolt Solar - Is this job right for you?
We're a small and friendly team who have each other's backs. We're proud of our workplace culture, and we're looking for people who can help us to build it further. Before we add anyone to our team, we always want to be sure that they share our mindset when it comes to efficiency, hard work and doing what's right for the customer.
An established, SEAI-registered company
PureVolt Solar is a fully certified, SEAI-registered solar PV installation company. We pride ourselves on executing safe, compliant, and highly efficient renewable energy systems across Ireland. When you join us, you are joining an authoritative, trusted entity in the Irish green energy sector.
Who you're working with
Our office team is a mix of solar specialists on the one hand, and marketing / tech nerds on the other. Our installers are the best in the business — we only work with people who meet our high standards. The marketing guys are the reason we usually have more enquiries than we can install. The tech nerds are the reason our installers never show up to a job with the wrong parts.
As well as being the solar installer, you will also be the face of PureVolt while you are at the customer's house. Whenever we get a five-star review, it will be in large part because you maintained PureVolt's standards of tidiness, workmanship and good communication. This is what we're about.
We believe in solar
Our people really care about what we do here. We want to help Ireland go green, and we want to help people to make the right decisions for themselves when it comes to reducing their energy bills. If you believe in solar and you care about how it benefits both the customer and the environment, we would really love to speak with you.
We're giving away all of our profits to good causes
PureVolt was founded to make a difference, not to make a profit. That's why we're giving away all of our profits to good causes in Ireland — in the form of free solar panels. More solar panels on rooftops means less carbon emissions (this is why we exist). And if the people and organisations under those roofs are doing good for their community, well that's even better! If you know a charity who would benefit from free clean energy, please tell them about our free solar for good causes scheme.
Would you like to learn more about what it is like to work for PureVolt Solar?
If you think you might be interested in applying for this role, but would like to know what it is like to work for us, then please let us know. We will set things up for you to speak with one of our current employees and you can ask them anything you want, in complete confidentiality.
Hours and Location
Location: Dublin area & East of Ireland (Leinster). There will be some travel to sites elsewhere but you will be joining a team which is focused on Dublin and East Coast installations.
Full-time role. Monday to Friday (Flexitime) - 39 hours
Have any questions?
That is a good thing! We want to make sure you have every opportunity to assess us. Yes, we want you to be the right person for the role, but we also want to make sure you are happy that this is the right role and company for you. Please, if you have any questions at all, do not hesitate to get in touch. We would be only too happy to help.
How to apply
To apply, please email us a cover letter and your CV to [email protected]
Closing Date
We are actively reviewing applications and scheduling interviews as they arrive. If we find the perfect fit for the team, we may make a hiring decision quickly, so an early application is highly encouraged.
Recruitment Process
- We will be shortlisting candidates based on their submitted CV and Cover Letter.
- Shortlisted candidates will progress to a short phone interview.
- Finally, we will arrange for the shortlisted candidates to attend in-person interviews.
Pay: €55,000.00-€65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel
- Profit sharing
Work Location: On the road
