Electrician (South West)

Octopus Energy; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 34,650 - 42,350; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share options in Octopus Energy Group

£25 lunch allowance per week

Training programme at R&D centre

Company vehicle and fuel

Uniform and PPE

Job summary

Octopus Energy is hiring electricians across England to install low-carbon technologies in customers' homes. You will be the first point of contact for many customers, representing the Octopus Energy brand with a focus on safety and excellent service.

Role requires a level 3 NVQ or equivalent, 18th Edition, Part P/ installation qualification and Inspection & Testing credentials, plus a full UK driving licence (6 points max). A competitive package awaits with perks and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with up to 6 points.
• Flexible working approach and customer service experience desired.
• EV or solar qualifications a plus.

Responsibilities

• Installing low carbon technologies in customers' homes.
• Collaborating with the wider team to deliver suitable solutions.
• Using electrical knowledge to complete installations and ensure excellent service.
• Continuing learning at the R&D training centre.

Skills

Full UK licence

Flexible working

Customer service experience

Education

Level 3 NVQ or equivalent

18th Edition

Part P/ installation qualification

Inspection & Testing 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 we need 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 licence 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!

Benefits

• £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

Equal Employment Opportunity

We’re looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. 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.

Additional Information

Where necessary, we sometimes use AI tools to help with parts of our hiring process, like reviewing applications or assessing responses. We’re lucky to receive a huge amount of interest, so these tools help our recruiters manage that volume, not replace them. Ultimately, every hiring decision (for example, whether to progress your application or not) is always made by a real person in our Talent team. If you’d like to know more about how we use your data, you can reach out to us via email at [e-mail]. We’re happy to help!