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Location: Field Based - Bournemouth, Southampton, Poole and surrounding areas

We’ll need someone to work flexibly across Dorset and the surrounding counties

Team: ZCL 

Salary banding:  £35,000 - £45,000

Experience: Mid-level

Working pattern: Full-Time 

Reporting to: Install Manager

Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

This role in 3 words: Problem-solver, dynamic, innovative

Top 3 qualities for this role: Self starter, customer focussed, flexible

In the words of the team, you should leave your current role for this one because….

It’s not very often you get the opportunity to have a positive impact on a better future, for generations to come.. 

Everyone belongs at OVO

At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us.

Team Working for the planet

Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you’ll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here’s how:

We’re looking for a Lead Solar PV Electrician to help us shape our Solar PV offering. You’ll play a direct role in helping our customers reduce their carbon footprint and save money - all whilst delivering an exceptional customer experience. 

This role in a nutshell:

As we grow our ZCL Delivery Team - the team responsible for delivering a suite of decarbonisation products and services for our Zero Carbon Living business - it’s a fantastic opportunity to help shape the way we install Solar PV and battery storage systems for our domestic and commercial customers.

You’ll do this by delivering a best-in-class customer experience as you perform high quality Solar PV installation. In addition, you’ll ensure these are carried out in a safe and compliant environment.

You’ll support, develop and guide the team to ensure we deliver industry leading installs against MCS standards. As a result, we’re looking for a highly qualified individual with a background of delivering the electrical component of Solar and Battery installations. Commercial experience would be a big bonus.

Your key role requirements: 

• Act as the recognised competent person being QS recognised under NAPIT.
• Be the go-to person for all technical knowledge of installing Solar/Battery systems
• Demonstrate a coaching approach to continually develop our internal and external partners.
• Work with the QS Lead and policy team to ensure that all standards, policies, and environmental plans are compliant with legislation.
• Offer  technical and operational coaching and guidance to continually improve our installation quality and experience
• Work closely with the Install Manager and ZCL Delivery Lead to continuously improve the performance of engineers & contracts in all aspects of the role
• Understand safety and demonstrate safe working practices on site. 
• Guide and coach the team to deliver an unforgettable customer experience
• Lead all aspects of electrical Solar PV and Battery site works 
• Conduct solar survey visits & isolator installations to support ZCL Solar scaling activities.

You’ll be a successful Solar Electrician at OVO if you have…

• 4 years or more proven experience in an electrical role
• A core technical competence such as a Level 3 Certificate in Installing, Testing and Ensuring Compliance of Electrical installations in Dwellings, industry-approved apprenticeship, Electrical Level 3 NVQ (mature candidate/experienced worker) with AM2(S) or a recognised older qualifications as per EAS qualification guide.
• 4 years or more proven experience in an electrical role
• Inspection and Testing qualification (C&G 2391, 2394, 2395 or equivalent)
• BS7671 IEE 18th Edition regulations.
• Solar or Battery qualifications (desired - LCL or BPEC).
• Ability to complete condition reports, minor works and test certificates with good computer literacy.
• Full valid driving license.
• Solid understanding of H&S requirements and controls
• Must be willing to travel with the potential for occasional stays away from home.
• Excellent communication skills and a great manner in communicating with our customers.
• A professional and safety approach to all aspects of work.Effective networking and influencing skills
• Adaptable and flexible approach to plans, able to respond confidently and positively to changing scenarios;

Let’s talk about what’s in it for you

We’ll pay you between £35,000 and £45,000 per annum, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us!

We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission.

You’ll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. 

We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO…and there’s flex pay.  It’s an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here’s a taster of what’s on offer: 

For starters, you’ll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your healthWith benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and moreFor your wellbeingWith gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donationsFor your home  Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargersFor your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing, plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know.

For your Belonging

To find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other’s experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you.

Oh, and one last thing...

We’d be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes yet we also believe it’s just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we’re looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply. We’d still love to hear from you!

If you have any additional requirements, there’s a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible..