Solar Electrician

Ready for something more than the same electrical work every day?

Horizon Solar & Electrical is growing, and we’re looking for another great electrician to join our team.

About the role

Horizon Solar is a locally owned Nelson business specializing in high-quality solar PV, battery storage and electrical installations throughout the Nelson and Tasman region.

We're a small, passionate team that takes pride in what leaves our hands. We care about the details, we enjoy solving problems, and we want every installation to be something we're proud to put our name on.

Key responsibilities

• Work across grid-tied, hybrid and off-grid solar systems
• Install battery storage and backup systems
• Carry out residential and commercial solar installations
• Install roof- and ground-mounted PV arrays
• Perform inverter, switchboard, testing and commissioning work
• Take ownership of jobs and work directly with customers
• Communicate directly with customers and work alongside a team
• Develop your skills in a fast-growing part of the electrical industry

About you

• NZ Registered Electrician with a current EWRB practising licence
• Full NZ driver's licence
• Take pride in workmanship with a good eye for detail
• Communicate well and enjoy being part of a small team
• Reliable and comfortable working independently and at heights
• Keen to keep learning
• Solar and battery experience is highly valued

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Company vehicle and phone
• Close-knit local team with flexible hours and work-life balance
• Ongoing solar and battery training
• Interesting and varied projects
• Grow your career within the business

About us

We’re a enthusiastic team that enjoys a challenge, takes pride in the details and genuinely enjoys what we do. As we grow, we’re looking for electricians who want to grow with us, learn new technology and become specialists in the rapidly evolving solar and battery industry.

If you like great workmanship, interesting projects, good people and the idea of helping shape the future of energy in Nelson and Tasman, you’ll fit right in.