Electrician (Midlands)

Octopus Energy; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel provided

Share options

Lunch allowance

Training at R&D centre

Tools provided

Uniform and PPE

Personal development in Renewable Tech

Job summary

Octopus Energy is expanding its field engineering team across England. As an Electrician in our Octopus Energy Services, you will install low carbon technology in customers’ homes and work with a supportive team to deliver solutions that meet customer needs.

You will bring a safe, quality-focused approach to every installation, leveraging your electrical expertise and a willingness to learn about new technologies at our R&D centre. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• Level 3 NVQ or equivalent, 18th Edition, Part P/ installation qualification and Inspection & Testing qualifications.
• Experience installing electrical works in customers' homes and delivering safe, high-quality services.

Responsibilities

• Installing our low carbon technology in customers’ homes.
• Collaborating with the wider team to deliver suitable solutions for customers.
• Applying electrical knowledge to complete installations and deliver excellent customer service.
• Continuously learning about new technologies at our R&D training centre.

Skills

Driving license

Customer service

EV/solar qualifications

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

18th Edition

Part P / Installation & I&T qualifications

Job description

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

We're on a mission to drive the global renewable energy revolution, and we need loads more people to turn our vision into a reality. We’re keen for you to shine in your role so, based on your experience, you could be fitting any of our awesome low carbon tech - Electric Vehicle charge points, Air Source Heat Pumps or Solar!

We’re recruiting across England so you’ll see lots of vacancies in lots of locations. Please only apply to the role and location that is most suitable for you. Please don’t apply to multiple locations.

What you’ll do

As part of the Octopus Energy Services team, we’ll ensure you have the best of everything you need to deliver the top-class service we’re aiming for. You’ll have the backing of Octopus Energy’s massive tech power - so we’ll be able to constantly evolve and shift processes to ensure we’re always delivering our best service. This should help to keep admin to a minimum, allowing you to focus on what you do best.

Who you are

We're looking for Electricians with a proven track record of safety and customer excellence. You’ll be representing our brands in our customers’ homes; in many cases, the first face-to-face contact a customer has with Octopus Energy - so our expectations are high.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Installing any of our exciting low carbon technology in customers’ homes
• Working collaboratively with our wider team to deliver solutions that are right for you and your customers
• Using your knowledge and experience of electrical works to complete installations and deliver outstanding customer service that our customers know and love
• Continuously learning about new technologies at our innovative R&D training centre

You must:

• have a full UK driving license with no more than 6 points
• have a level 3 NVQ or equivalent, 18th Edition, Part P/ installation qualification and Inspection & Testing qualifications

Other qualities we’d love to see include:

• A flexible working approach
• Customer service experience
• It would also be pretty awesome if you have EV or solar qualifications!

Join us in the Octoverse!

• £38,500 basic salary with overtime available (+ London weighting if living within M25)
• £2,500 annual performance bonus
• Share options in Octopus Energy Group
• £25 per week lunch allowance
• Training programme at our groundbreaking R&D centre
• Use of company tools
• Uniform and all PPE
• Company Vehicle and fuel
• Support for personal development in Renewable Tech

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.