Solar Designer

Zuno; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private medical cover

4 x salary Death in Service cover

Paid 6 months maternity pay

Paid paternity pay

Salary sacrifice pension 6%

Ongoing training & development

Social events

Job summary

Zuno is seeking a Solar Technical Designer in Leeds to help plan solar and battery storage installations before engineers arrive at customers' homes. You will review property information, check that the right products and materials have been ordered, and ensure engineers have everything needed to complete installations successfully.

No solar experience or formal qualifications are required, as training will be provided.

Qualifications

• A good eye for detail and a practical, problem-solving mindset.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• An interest in technology, engineering or renewable energy.
• A willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.
• Previous experience in solar, electrical work, construction or engineering is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing property information and surveys to help plan installations.
• Checking products and materials are suitable for each job.
• Ensuring engineers have the right equipment and information.
• Helping resolve technical issues and supporting engineers.
• Keeping job records accurate and communicating with the wider team.
• Learning and applying relevant solar installation standards and manufacturer guidelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Communication

Willing to learn

Job description

Who are Zuno?

Zuno is a global platform connecting brands with skilled engineers to power installations in the home.

Leeds Office | Full Time

Who are Zuno?

Zuno is a global platform connecting brands with skilled engineers to power installations in the home.

Our digital platform connects engineers with installation jobs across the UK, with over 15,000 engineers signed up to our network and growing.

We work with some of the biggest names in home energy, including E.ON, EDF Energy, Worcester Bosch and Tesla, helping get their products installed in customers’ homes, from boilers and solar panels to battery storage and EV chargers.

What makes us different? Technology.

Think about what Uber did for taxis and Amazon did for retail. Zuno is bringing that same digital-first thinking to home energy, connecting brands, products and engineers through technology to make installations simpler, smarter and more scalable.

The Role

As a Solar Technical Designer, you'll help plan solar and battery storage installations before our engineers arrive at a customer's home.

You'll review property information, check that the right products and materials have been ordered, and make sure engineers have everything they need to complete installations successfully. You'll also help solve technical problems and support engineers when issues arise.

No solar experience or formal qualifications are required, we'll provide training. We're looking for someone who's organised, enjoys problem-solving and is keen to learn about renewable energy.

What You'll Be Doing

• Reviewing property information and surveys to help plan installations.
• Checking products and materials are suitable for each job.
• Ensuring engineers have the right equipment and information.
• Helping resolve technical issues and supporting engineers.
• Keeping job records accurate and communicating with the wider team.
• Learning and applying relevant solar installation standards and manufacturer guidelines.

What We're Looking For

• A good eye for detail and a practical, problem-solving mindset.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• An interest in technology, engineering or renewable energy.
• A willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.
• Previous experience in solar, electrical work, construction or engineering is helpful but not essential. We'll consider candidates with transferable skills and the right attitude.

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Private medical cover with Aviva*
• 4 x salary Death in Service cover with Zurich*
• Paid 6 months maternity pay after a year of service
• Paid paternity pay after a year of service
• Salary sacrifice pension matched up to 6%
• Ongoing training & development opportunities
• Social events

After probationary period*

Please note, we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role, so candidates must already have the right to work in the UK.

Zuno is the industry-leading platform powering seamless, custom branded installation experiences from start to finish.

We have powered...

• 200k installations since 2017
• 100k engineer visits per year
• 1m visitors towards the platform annually