Electrical Trainer @ Octopus Energy

Help us make a big green dent in the universe. We’re on a mission to drive the global renewable energy revolution, and we need loads more people to help us make our vision a reality.

Octopus Energy Services is spearheading the transition to greener, cheaper energy through the installation of in-home technologies; from smart meters and EV chargers; to low carbon heating, home batteries, solar, and beyond. We deliver smart energy, low carbon solutions for our customers. We’ve fallen head-over-heels with smart meters, heat pumps, solar PV and all renewable tech - which instantly reduce customers’ carbon footprint and give them control over their energy use.

We’re looking for an Electrical Trainer who will be responsible for developing and upskilling our brilliant existing team, as well as hundreds of our new eager recruits. This role will be based in one of our training facilities and will be responsible for delivering classroom based theoretical and practical electrical training. You will design and produce course content and materials that engage every person that comes through the door - adapting to different interests and learning style.

This is an exciting new opportunity to help promote Octopus Energy Services by delivering quality instruction for EVCP, ASHP and Solar at our training centres. Your role also includes maintaining relationships with external parties, helping with industry events and keeping abreast of developments in your field of expertise. You will always be responsible for the welfare and safety of engineers under training!

Your job purpose is to carry out training and assessment for learners to include the following tasks:

Skills development within a workshop environment
Support learners to achieve and maintain their qualifications
Provide feedback on progress
Guide and coach the learners
Assessment of competence to national standards
Maintenance of workshop equipment

What you’ll have

You’ll be experienced in the installation of boilers and it’s a plus if you know about air source heat pumps
You’ll be an experienced plumbing and heating engineer with knowledge of heating system design and the ability to fault find. You’ll also have domestic hot & cold water system knowledge
You’ll have experience of reviewing and challenging technical specifications & mechanical drawings
It would be great if you had knowledge of and a basic competency in electrical levels
It would be great if you had experience with hydraulic systems to design & quality standards - CIBSE & MCS - but this isn’t a must
Similarly F-gas would be great but it’s not essential

The essentials

Qualified Electrician to level 3
A minimum of 5 years of practical experience
C&G 2391/2
Full UK Driving Licence
18th Edition (7671:2018) qualification

The desirables

Involvement in Government training schemes and National Vocational Qualifications
An assessor qualification such as D32 and D33, A1 or TAQA
A recognised teaching qualification such as a PTLLS, CTLLS, DTLLS, PGCE, or Cert
EVCP experience
ASHP experience
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Other Perks

Octopus Energy is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about!
We’ve officially a world class company to work for [Best Companies] and we’re in Glassdoor’s [Top 50 best places to work in 2022]
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If this sounds like you then we’d love to hear from you.

Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we’ll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!

Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we’re looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.

Electrical Trainer

Octopus Energy

Your job purpose is to carry out training and assessment for learners to include the following tasks:

What you’ll have

The essentials

The desirables

Other Perks

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