Senior Electrician

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Excel Recruitment Maynooth, Kildare, IE
75,000 €

Published 2026-05-02

Description

Excel Recruitment are seeking an Experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join a fast-growing Solar business. Must have multiple years of experience working with Solar Tech. High Salary and fantastic benefits.

€50,000 – €75,000 + Performance Bonuses | Company Van | Career Progression
Full‑Time, Permanent | Leinster Region
Competitive salary between €50,000 – €75,000, depending on experience, certifications (e.g., QC, Microgen), and leadership capability

Performance-based bonuses and annual salary reviews

Company van (policy-based personal use included)

Funded training & certifications (Microgen, QC, advanced systems)

Clear pathway to Lead Installer / Supervisor / Management

Work with high‑spec solar, battery, EV & heat pump systems

Stable pipeline of domestic & commercial projects

Join a company genuinely driving Ireland’s clean energy transition

The Role

As a Senior Solar & Renewable Energy Electrician, you will:


Lead installations, testing, commissioning, and handover of renewable energy systems

Work collaboratively with experienced project teams

Support and supervise junior electricians and apprentices

Maintain high installation standards

Take ownership of tasks, ensuring quality, safety, and client satisfaction

This is a hands‑on role suited to an electrician who already understands solar, batteries and modern electrical standards and wants a long‑term career path.

Key Responsibilities

Installation & Commissioning
Install, test, and commission Solar PV systems in line with SEAI Code of Practice

Integrate string & hybrid inverters, batteries, diverters, EV chargers, and heat pumps electrically

Perform electrical upgrades on existing installations as needed

Conduct testing, inspection, and certification to IS 10101 and Safe Electric standards

Diagnose faults and support commissioning sign‑off as a QC / Qualified Certifier (QCBA)

Complete all related test sheets, certifications, photographs, and job documentation

Customer & Site Engagement
Deliver professional, clear system handovers to homeowners and site contacts

Explain system operation, protection, safety, and aftercare

Represent this company to the highest professional standard on-site

Team & Project Support
Provide feedback to project managers on site conditions, materials, and timelines

Participate in continuous improvement, quality and safety initiatives

Support, guide, and mentor apprentices and junior electricians

Opportunity to progress into Lead Installer / Supervisory roles

What We’re Looking For
Qualified Electrician (National Craft Certificate or equivalent)

Safe Electric registered (or eligible to register)

SEAI recognised Microgeneration Electrical Installations training (or willingness to complete – supported by company)

QC / Qualified Certifier for Electrical Testing & Verification (QCBA) – highly advantageous

Proven experience with Solar PV, battery storage systems, and EV chargers

Experience supervising or guiding junior/apprentice electricians

Comfortable working at heights with a safety‑focused attitude

Full, clean driving licence

Strong communication skills and ability to interact professionally with customers and team members

Leadership potential and strong team collaboration skills

We recognise experience matters. If you don’t tick every box but have a strong renewables background, we want to hear from you.

Salary & Benefits
€50,000 – €75,000 base salary (DOE and certifications)

Performance‑based bonuses

Pension contribution

Annual salary review

Additional annual leave with service

Funded qualifications & technical courses (per company policy)

Referral bonus

Company van (with policy-defined personal use), laptop, and company mobile phone

Branded PPE & workwear

Please apply for this position accordingly and only if you have the required experience and qualifications. Please also note that preference will be given to candidates who can start immediately. Contact Conor at +353 18717676

#INDUST




Location

Maynooth
Kildare
Ireland
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Job type Full time
Contract type Permanent
Salary type Per annum
Occupation Senior electrician
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Excel Recruitment
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Registered 2023-06-01
dublin, dublin, Ireland

Excel Recruitment has been Ireland's leading retail recruitment company for more than a decade. We boast strong relationships with the best known indigenous and international retail brands from International Fashion Retail Giants to your local Petrol Station. With our Database of over 45,000 experienced retail candidates, growing every day, we have the strongest position in Irish Retail Recruitment. In 2014 Excel Recruitment began rapidly expanding, providing industry training through sister company Future Proof Training, and recruiting for the Healthcare, Hospitality and Industrial industries; a sector of the business which growing day by day. What sets us apart from other retail recruitment companies is our in-depth knowledge of the retail industry. Not only does founder and MD, Barry Whelan, have extensive experience in Retail Management having worked with Dunnes Stores and Brown Thomas among others, combined, our team has over 30 years experience in retail with each of our consultants having worked for a variety of retailers. This, in-line with 15 years of success in recruitment, has resulted in Excel becoming known as The Retail Recruitment Company. We continue to recruit for some of the most reputable retailers in Ireland and Europe including HMV, Brown Thomas, Bestseller and more. Our Hospitality recruitment team have also enjoyed lengthy careers in industry, knowing all there is to know about the industry. The team is led by Shane McLave, a well known recruiter for Ireland's hotel and catering sector. Our aim is to help candidates take the next step in their career, whether that is securing them employment in a world class or finding them their dream Job in Retail. We also set out to find new, experienced and suitable employees for our clients; we achieve both of these aims every single day.
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