EV Charger Installer

Install home and commercial electric vehicle charging points across the UK.

This UK ev charger installer career guide covers what the role involves day to day, typical salary at each stage, the usual entry route, the skills employers expect, and related careers worth comparing.

Quick facts

Starting salary
£28,000 - £35,000
Mid-career salary
£38,000 - £55,000
Senior salary
£60,000 - £80,000
Work environment
Client homes and businesses
Time to entry
6 - 18 months for qualified sparks
Degree required
Not required
Category
Green Energy and Sustainability

What a EV Charger Installer does

Install home and commercial electric vehicle charging points across the UK.

  • Home EV Chargers - Install 7kW chargers in homes under OZEV/EVHS.
  • Commercial Charging - Install workplace and destination chargers.
  • Smart Charging and V2G - Install smart load-managed and V2G systems.
  • Maintenance and Fault-finding - Service charging estates under SLAs.
  • OZEV-Compliant Installations - OZEV-grant compliant installs with DNO notification.

How to become a EV Charger Installer

  1. Look up EV Charger Installer roles on LinkedIn or Indeed and read 5 real job ads
  2. Talk to someone already working as a EV Charger Installer - even a 15-minute call helps
  3. Find one beginner course or qualification used by people in this role
  4. Build one small piece of evidence you've explored this (project, shadowing, short course)
  5. Apply to one entry-level role or related opportunity within the next month

Key skills

  • Electrical installation
  • OZEV scheme
  • Customer comms
  • Driving licence
  • Health & safety