Posted 21 July, 2026
Field Electrician - Renewables
Zero Surplus
Colchester, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Field Electrician - Renewables East Anglia * Competitive Salary + Benefits * Field Based | Full Time We're working with a well-established and fast-growing renewable energy installer to hire a Field Electrician at an exciting stage of their expansion. This is a hands-on installation role for a qualified electrician who wants steady, high-quality work installing heat pumps and solar systems into homes across the region. You'll be working on confirmed installations booked in by the office team, fitting renewable technologies to a consistently high standard and giving customers confidence in both the workmanship and the aftercare. The business has a strong local reputation built on the quality of its installations, and takes a longer-term view of its customer relationships rather than moving on once a job is done. What You'll Be Doing Installing heat pumps, solar PV, and associated electrical systems in customers' homes across the region Carrying out first and second fix electrical work to a high standard, in line with current regulations Testing, commissioning, and handing over completed installations, talking customers through their new system Working from surveys and specifications prepared by the technical team, flagging any issues on site Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work area at every property Building good relationships with homeowners, representing the business professionally at all times Completing accurate job sheets, certification, and paperwork for every installation Working closely with the office, survey, and technical teams to ensure a smooth customer journeyWhat We're Looking For City & Guilds L3 qualified electrician (or equivalent recognised qualification) Proven experience installing renewable technologies - heat pumps and/or solar PV - into domestic properties Based in the region, ideally centrally located for ease of travel to jobs Full, clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle A conscientious, quality-focused approach to your work Comfortable working independently and managing your own day A professional manner with customers, taking pride in the finished job as well as the technical work Looking to build a long-term career with a growing business in a sector with real momentum Zero Surplus is one of the UK's premier recruitment agencies, based just outside Cambridge. Our recruiters source staff for small and international businesses across the South of England. For registration purposes, please let us know where you are currently based or which locations you are considering, along with your required salary and notice period. Please upload a Microsoft Word version of your CV where possible, excluding text boxes or images. Any data we collect from you will be stored and processed in accordance with Zero Surplus' Privacy Policy
