About Prolectric
Do you want to do work that makes a difference – helping accelerate the UK’s transition away from diesel and mains power, reducing carbon and transforming how energy is used across businesses and communities?
At Prolectric, we’re helping drive the transition to cleaner, more sustainable site operations with next-generation technology that empowers businesses and communities to reduce their carbon footprint. Since 2017, our off-grid solar lighting and power solutions have helped customers save over 83 million kg of CO 2 e, reduce fuel consumption by millions of litres and cut operational costs by over £40 million – and we’re just getting started.
As the UK’s leading off-grid renewable lighting and power experts, we design and manufacture solar-first solutions built for real-world conditions – including UK winters. Our technology, supported by advanced telematics and patented autonomous energy management, enables major industries to achieve their ESG goals through measurable reporting.
Since 2011, we’ve deployed thousands of solar street lights across the UK and developed a comprehensive range of solar lighting towers, hybrid generators and battery energy storage systems. Today, our solutions are helping organisations reduce emissions, improve site efficiency and meet their sustainability targets without compromising performance.
Our culture is rooted in responsibility and innovation. We are proud to hold Gold CSR Accreditation and have been recognised with the Queen’s Award for Sustainable Development.
Role Overview
You have an exciting opportunity to join our permanent street lighting installation team as a supervisor to oversee the delivery of various contracts based out of our head office in Clevedon. The role offers room for growth and development, with plenty of variation and the chance to work on a range of different solar based lighting projects.
We are looking for someone with either a permanent lighting installation and/or construction-based background who has significant supervisory experience, passionate about providing a quality service & product, has a real attention to detail and performs well managing a team across a range of site environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage/supervise the physical installation of permanent solar street lighting projects across the UK via the use of a designated subcontractor network, as well as Prolectric’s own internal installation team(s)
* Supervise allocated subcontractors on site to ensure the installation of solar street lighting columns is completed to the required specification and in line with best practice/HSE guidance
* Work closely with Prolectric’s project management team to ensure projects are delivered as per Construction & Design Management (CDM) Regulations and in adherence to any client specific contractual framework
* Manage Prolectric’s own internal permanent lighting installation team(s) to ensure the range of solar panels and lights are installed as required via the use of the cherry picker vehicle fleet
* Provide day to day support to the Head of Operations, offering guidance, and performance feedback to the installation team whilst ensuring alignment with business objectives
* Complete site inspections / point of works risk assessments in conjunction with clients to assess the feasibility of future projects, thereby optimizing the overall efficiency of the design, pre-construction and construction phases
* Work closely with operational colleagues to ensure targeted project timelines are achieved with all appropriate administrative tasks completed in a timely manner
* Install and commission solar panels & lights as per the customers’ requirements and lighting designs
* Attend site(s) to trouble shoot issues as they arise and resolve product faults where required
* Must be flexible and prepared to travel/stay away as the business dictates
* Carry out such other duties and responsibilities as may be required for the effective functioning of the Operations department
* On call requirements may apply
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
* Strong management skills with the ability to direct site activities as per best practices
* Ability to work as part of a team and motivate others with the goal of providing a quality product and service
* A strong background in site either permanent lighting installation, construction and/or ground works is preferred
* An excellent work ethic as the role requires the completion of site installations across the UK
* Able to work closely with the customer and present the company a professional manner
* Working knowledge of health and safety legislation, systems and procedures
* Excellent time, communication and workload management skills with the ability to work to strict deadlines
* IPAF (not essential)
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in a related field/position
* Full UK driving license (ability to tow preferred but not essential)
Personal Attributes
* A role model for the Prolectric culture and values
* Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels and with external parties.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a large degree of autonomy
* Proactive and innovative
* Collaborative and flexible
* Operate with pace and professionalism
Benefits
* Company Bonus Scheme
* Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Policy
* Regular company socials
* Company pension
* Life Assurance (3x base salary)
* Free on-site parking
* Private Medical Insurance
* Corporate Eye Care Scheme
* Employee Discount Platform
* Charity Matching Programme
* EAP via online platform
* 27 days annual leave plus UK Bank Holidays
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