Green Doctor Trainee

UKundwork London; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization in London is hiring a Green Doctor Trainee to assist vulnerable people in reducing energy bills and improving well-being at home. The role involves home visits, energy-saving installations, and providing telephone advice. Candidates should be motivated to learn and have good interpersonal skills. A full clean driving license is required. This is a full-time position with ongoing training and support.

Benefits

Employee Health Care Cash Plan

Ongoing training and qualifications

Green Doctor van/car for travel

Qualifications

• Full clean driving license required.
• Compliance with appropriate background checks.
• Confident in English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Deliver home visits and telephone support to advise on saving energy.
• Install energy-saving measures and assist with grant applications.
• Work as part of a small team and travel to support customers.

Skills

Motivation and a willingness to learn

Time management and organisational skills

Ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds

Good understanding of IT (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Zoom)

Confidence when dealing with customers

Job description

Contract type: 12 Months, Fixed term
Number of hours per week: 37.5 hours per week.
Working pattern: Mon – Fri, with occasional weekend/evening work
Hourly rate of pay £13.85 (London)
Responsible to: Daniel Brittle
Location: London
Anticipated Start Date: 8th September 2025

Do you want to work in a role where you can help make a difference to people who are at risk of living in fuel poverty? Do you want to be able to make a positive difference? Are you a caring and friendly person?
If the answer is yes, then we want like you to join our Green Doctor team!

About the Green Doctors

The Green Doctors are part of the Not-for-profit organisation Groundwork London and have been helping vulnerable people for over 18 years. We work with Local Authorities and Housing Associations to support those most in need. Your role will include delivering home visits and telephone support to advise people on how to save energy and money in the home, installing energy-saving measures and helping households apply for grants. Other duties also include;

The Role

The Green Doctor Trainee will work alongside our experienced Green Doctors (Groundwork community workers with specialisms in providing energy advice) to help residents with their energy bills and well-being in their homes. This includes delivering telephone advice, assisting with home visits, fitting small energy-saving measures, and taking part in promotional activities to spread the word about our service. You will learn how to use equipment and tools, gather and record data accurately, and ultimately provide high-quality advice to help people who are most in need.

We are seeking an individual who is motivated to develop a career in the energy advice sector, and who is committed to supporting vulnerable people to act more sustainably, to stay warm and well in their homes, and to reduce their household bills.
As part of a small team, communication and team-working skills will be essential, as will a willingness to travel to support customers within an agreed geographical area.

The ideal candidate will be approachable, professional and motivated to learn. We’ll help you to gain the technical qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience needed, provided you commit to a structured programme of learning alongside other Trainees. The role will involve working in communities and supporting vulnerable people in their homes, so interpersonal skills and a commitment to working safely and responsibly will be critical.

In Return you will get

• Employee Health Care Cash Plan
• Ongoing training and development along with qualifications in energy-saving and retrofitting
• A Green Doctor van/car to travel to and from home visits

We are Looking for Someone who Ticks the Majority of the Below

• Motivation and a willingness to learn
• Interest in local and global environmental issues
• Ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds
• Confidence when dealing with customers face-to-face and on the phone
• Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a small team
• Time management and organisational skills
• A good understanding of IT (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Zoom)
• Confident in English and Maths
• Compliance with appropriate background checks
• A full clean driving license is required for this role

If the above ticks a lot of boxes, please get in contact!

Apply now!

Download the Job Description, Person Specification and Groundwork London Prospectus below; and complete the application form provided.

Closing date for applications: 12pm on Friday 15th August
Interviews will take place: 20 th to 22 nd August

Appointment to this role is subject to a basic records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Groundwork London is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.