Solar Thermal Engineer

Valoris Group; Horsham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Diverse and challenging projects

Job summary

A leading renewable energy specialist based in Horsham is looking for a Solar Thermal Engineer to manage installation, servicing, and repair of solar thermal systems. Ideal candidates will possess strong technical experience and problem-solving skills, with a focus on customer satisfaction. Relevant industry qualifications and a full UK driving license are required. This role includes opportunities for training in heat pump technologies and involves working within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven technical experience in solar thermal systems (installation, commissioning, and servicing).
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Relevant industry qualifications (e.g., NVQ, City & Guilds, BPEC, or equivalent).
• Experience with heat pumps is advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Based within a 12-mile radius of Horsham, West Sussex.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, service and repair solar thermal systems to the highest standards.
• Diagnose and resolve technical faults efficiently.
• Conduct routine maintenance and performance optimisation of renewable heating systems.
• Support the integration of solar thermal with heat pump technologies.
• Work closely with customers to ensure satisfaction and optimal system performance.
• Maintain accurate records in line with industry regulations.

Skills

Technical experience in solar thermal systems

Fault-finding and problem-solving skills

Customer satisfaction focus

Heat pumps

Full UK driving licence

Education

Relevant industry qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds, BPEC)

Job description

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Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role
We are seeking a technically skilled Solar Thermal Engineer to join a specialist renewable energy team. This is not a standard plumbing role the successful candidate will be a problem-solver with the ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex issues in solar thermal systems.

While the primary focus will be on solar thermal installations and maintenance, there will also be opportunities to work on air source heat pumps and other renewable heating solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Install, commission, service, and repair solar thermal systems to the highest standards.

Diagnose and resolve technical faults efficiently and effectively.

Conduct routine maintenance and performance optimisation of renewable heating systems.

Support the integration of solar thermal with heat pump technologies.

Work closely with customers to ensure satisfaction and optimal system performance.

Maintain accurate records in line with industry regulations.

Requirements

Proven technical experience in solar thermal systems (installation, commissioning, and servicing).

Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

Relevant industry qualifications (e.g., NVQ, City & Guilds, BPEC, or equivalent).

Experience with heat pumps is advantageous.

Full UK driving licence.

Based within a 12-mile radius of Horsham, West Sussex.

Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking renewable energy specialist.

Diverse and technically challenging projects.

Supportive, small team environment.

Training and development opportunities in heat pump technologies.