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Solar Specialist

7 months ago


Wokingham, United Kingdom InstaGroup Ltd Full time

**About us**

Founded in 1980, we operate nationally to supply acoustic systems, underfloor heating, insulation and solar installs for large-scale new build and retrofit projects. We’ve established our reputation through our technical knowledge and dedication to quality workmanship.

At InstaGroup we are recognised nationally for our experience. We are currently delivering double digit growth year on year, with part of this growth being the development of our Solar and Battery Storage department.

We are looking to bring on-board an experienced and qualified electrician that is confident in offering great customer service to our clients. This is an exciting time to be part of the growth and development here at InstaGroup giving you the opportunity to expand your career and advance your technical development.

**What we offer**:

- Excellent salary up to £40,000 per annum
- Company van
- 12% annual performance bonus
- Up to 6% pension contribution
- £600 annual personal development and training budget
- Access to our discount online platform, People Value
- 25 days leave, plus bank holidays, increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service,
- Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
- Annual personal development budget
- Regular staff events
- Mobile phone

**As a Solar specialist at InstaGroup, key responsibilities will include**:

- Main point of support for our new domestic solar and battery storage brand - InstaGen.
- Diagnose and address functionality and safety issues our products and app.
- Plan and commission installations, indoor and outdoor electrical control, and wiring.
- Deal with technical queries from our network of installers.
- Visit Installations both internal and external contractors inspect and test electrical systems, including fuses, transformers, and circuit breakers.
- Stay apprised of revisions to relevant solar, electrical, building and safety regulations.
- Ensuring that electrical systems adhere to the national electrical safety standards and regulations.
- To support and train technical teams across the business.
- Visit customer and sites to support their growth in solar.

**This job will be for you if**:

- **Previous industry experience and knowledge. **You will have a minimum of 5 years industry experience.
- **Solar PV qualifications** are essential, as well as knowledge of Solar Apps.
- **Strong organisation skills **to plan & liaise with sub-contractors to visit sites.
- **You communicate clearly**. You can explain anything to anyone, and you are comfortable communicating in person, in writing and on the phone.
- **You are good with people. **The job will require youto coordinate on site and with the customer, as well as office teams for technical queries.
- **Passion for the industry. **Specifically for the renewable energy sector and Solar.
- **You are tenacious**. You have high energy & professional enthusiasm to deliver on your goals. You don’t give up and enjoy a challenge.
- **You are a confident and patient leader. **As part of this role, you will have the opportunity to scale up technical operations, as demand for our solar range grows.

**Qualifications required**:

- Full driving licence required.
- NVQ level 3 technical qualification.
- BPEC - Installation & maintenance of small-scale solar PV systems. 18th Edition
- City & Guilds requirement for electrical installations (18th Edition) (BS7671 Level 3)
- City & Guilds fundamental inspection, testing & initial verification (Level 2)
- Solar PV Installers and Battery Storage Course (Level 3)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person