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About the job: We are looking for an Electrician in the Leicester area to be a key member of our Engineering team, doing preventative and routine maintenance on existing solar panel systems.
About Ecovision:
Ecovision has extensive experience in designing, installing, and managing distributed rooftop solar PV asset portfolios across the UK. We have installed over 5000 systems and currently manage over 19,000 installations across mainland UK (63MWp capacity), primarily on behalf of Portfolio Investors, Councils, and Housing Associations. We have a strong track record of managing long-term solar performance and work with clients to minimize operational costs while maximizing the generation of renewable energy.
Benefits of working at Ecovision Asset Management:
* Free work social events including Christmas Party and summer BBQ
* Strong team culture; our staff are our focus
* Contributory pension (up to 5%) with overpayment option
* Yearly salary increases for all staff
* Buy and carry over annual leave facility
* Death in service cover
* Company sickness pay
* Employee Assistance programme
* 25 days paid holiday plus a day for your birthday, with an additional day for each year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days
* Long service awards
* Excellent maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity benefits
* Rapidly growing Company with career support, defined progression structures, and significant opportunity for career progression
* Flexi working of hours and location that facilitates a work/life balance
Main Responsibilities:
1. Maintenance visits: Conduct reactive and scheduled preventative maintenance visits. This will involve system testing and fault diagnosis relating to the design, installation, and communication (with our monitoring platform) of rooftop domestic Solar PV systems.
2. Keeping up to date with best practice and Legislative changes: React to best practice and Legislative changes by supporting changes to standardised operating protocols in accordance with system design and installed equipment.
3. Technical skills: Ensure knowledge and approach of all technical aspects are well understood and consistently applied by all engineers. Support the Operations function in technical matters.
4. Communications and Teamwork: Communicate complex technical information to customers and team members, building rapport and good customer service.
5. Health and Safety: Ensure personal and site health and safety procedures and protocols are always followed to understand, assess, and mitigate risks effectively, both prior to visits and dynamically.
6. Other duties: The post holder may be required to undertake other reasonable ad hoc duties as appropriate and requested by their Line Manager.
What you’ll need:
Essential Qualifications:
* C&G 2330/2360 PART 1&2/2365 level 3 Diploma/NVQ3 or equivalent
* Minimum two years’ experience as a fully qualified electrician
Industry Knowledge:
* Basic installation experience, basic testing experience
* Solar experience (desirable)
* The ability to effectively communicate and convey technical information into understandable examples for customers and team members.
Analytical skills:
Information Technology skills:
* Strong computer literacy and proficiency in using technology and equipment, i.e., Apple equipment – iPhone, tablet.
Driving skills:
* This role will be based on the road, and therefore the postholder will require a clean driving license and experience driving long distances.
Location: You will be home-based, travelling to Solar PV sites around the UK (within your area and an 80-mile radius). You will be provided a fully expensed company vehicle, all IT equipment, plus the opportunity for further required training.
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Why Join Us?
Opportunity to lead and innovate within a growing solar PV company. Work alongside a team of passionate and skilled professionals dedicated to sustainable energy. Competitive salary, benefits, and ongoing professional development.
Diversity and Inclusion statement:
Ecovision is committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion within our Organisation. We strive to be a successful, caring, and welcoming place for all our team members and our customers. We are committed to our equal opportunities policy and a culture of respect and understanding. We want to ensure that everyone feels included, welcome, and able to be themselves and bring their authentic abilities. We are very willing to provide accessibility accommodations for applicants where required. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and in need of reasonable adjustments or assistance, please do send an email to Beth Baker (HR Manager) on beth.baker@ecovision.co.uk.
To apply: If you wish to apply, please send a CV and covering letter to beth.baker@ecovision.co.uk by closing date – 21st February 2025 at 9am.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
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