Solar PV Training Lead & Installations Supervisor

Impact Energy Partners; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Energy Partners seeks a Solar PV Trainer & Installations Supervisor/Manager to lead by example and raise installation standards across the business. The role blends hands-on training delivery with installation supervision and compliance oversight.

Ideal candidates will be former electricians advancing into installation management, with strong Solar PV expertise and a passion for coaching, mentoring and developing teams.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Electrician (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Proven hands-on experience installing Solar PV systems.
• Strong understanding of BS 7671 and MCS standards.
• Experience with renewable energy technologies including Solar PV, Battery Storage and EV Charging.
• Confident delivering technical training and presentations to groups.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance.
• Ability to identify defects and implement corrective actions.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between office and site locations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Solar PV training courses covering both theoretical and practical installation skills.
• Develop and maintain course materials, lesson plans and assessment criteria.
• Assess learner competency through practical demonstrations, written assessments and simulated installation activities.
• Maintain learner records, attendance registers and achievement documentation.
• Ensure training equipment, tools and facilities remain safe and operational.
• Keep training content aligned with current MCS standards, BS 7671 regulations and industry best practice.
• Support training centre activities, including open days and learner engagement initiatives.
• Review completed installation job packs to ensure compliance with design specifications, industry regulations and company procedures.
• Identify, record and categorise installation defects.
• Ensure photographic evidence and project documentation meet required standards.
• Verify installations comply with BS 7671, MCS requirements and EV Charging Codes of Practice.
• Review system designs against completed installations.
• Validate commissioning documentation and technical records.
• Conduct site inspections and installation audits across Solar PV, Battery Storage, EV Charging and Heat Pump projects.
• Produce detailed inspection reports identifying areas for improvement.
• Provide practical demonstrations and guidance to installation teams where required.
• Deliver toolbox talks and on-site coaching sessions.
• Support the development of installation best practice documentation.
• Assist with root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
• Work closely with Contracts Managers, engineers and operational teams to improve installation quality.
• Maintain compliance records and defect tracking systems.
• Support preparation for internal and external audits.
• Ensure project documentation is complete, accurate and securely stored.

Skills

Solar PV installation

Training delivery

Coaching & mentoring

BS 7671 knowledge

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Travel between office and site

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

MCS standards

Job description

Impact Energy Partners seeks a Solar PV Trainer & Installations Supervisor/Manager to lead by example and raise installation standards across the business. The role blends hands-on training delivery with installation supervision and compliance oversight.

Ideal candidates will be former electricians advancing into installation management, with strong Solar PV expertise and a passion for coaching, mentoring and developing teams.