At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead hands-on training sessions for installers and solve technical problems in the field.
- Company: Join SolaX Power, a leading name in solar and storage solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexitime, casual dress, employee discounts, and work-from-home options.
- Other info: Autonomous role with travel opportunities and excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Become a respected technical figure while making a real impact in the renewable energy sector.
- Qualifications: Experience in solar or electrical industries and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 40000 £ per year.
Most technical roles keep you behind a screen.
This one puts you in front of installers, leading the room, solving problems and being remembered for it.
If you can confidently walk into a room of electricians and earn respect, keep reading.
*Technical Training & Applications Specialist (Solar & Storage)* *Sola X Power – UK & Ireland* *The Role*
This is a customer-facing technical role focused on training, problem-solving, and representing Sola X in the field.
You will lead installer training, support commissioning on-site, and act as a trusted technical presence across the UK and Ireland.
This is not a sales role. Your impact is measured by installer confidence, repeat installations, and long-term relationships.
*What You’ll Be Doing*
Training & Installer Development (Primary) * Deliver structured training sessions (10–30 installers) * Run sessions at:
- Sola X training centre (Atherstone, near Birmingham) * Distributor locations
- Customer sites and events
- Teach installation, wiring, commissioning, and troubleshooting
- Adapt HQ training into practical, UK-relevant guidance
- Deliver hands-on sessions using real systems
- *Technical Support* * Provide feedback on UK-specific product requirements
*Installer & Partner Engagement* * Build long-term relationships with installers and distributors
- Act as a trusted advisor, not a salesperson
- Confidently guide and challenge installers where needed
- Support roadshows, demos and technical events
- *Events & Internal Support* * Build, run and break down smaller exhibitions/trade events
- Support sales and marketing activity in the field
- Contribute to video and social content when required
- Maintain a professional, organised training environment
- *Why Join Sola X*
This role offers a clear step beyond being on the tools or working in a purely internal role.
You will
- Become a recognised technical figure within the installer network
- Work directly with installers across the UK and Ireland
- Gain exposure to national accounts and real-world installations
- Operate with high autonomy, managing your own schedule
- Be visible, respected and remembered by customers
- *Why Sola X* * Established UK presence for over a decade
- Strong UK team, warehouse and stock availability
* Products designed to be
- Easy to install
- Reliable in real-world use
- Focus on practical support rather than theory
- The business continues to take market share through installer experience and product performance.
- *What You Gain* * Variety: training, travel, site work and events
- Autonomy: self-managed role with real responsibility
- Visibility: direct exposure to installers and stakeholders
- Influence: shape how installers experience and use Sola X
*What Success Looks Like* 6 months
- Running training independently
- Managing your own schedule
- Building rapport with installers
12 months
- Recognised and trusted by installers
- Driving repeat installations through influence
- A go-to technical presence in the field
- *What We’re Looking For*
- Core Requirements
- Solar / renewables / electrical industry
- OR strong electrical background with customer-facing experience
- Confident communicator — able to lead a room
- Experience working directly with customers/installers
- Full UK driving licence
- *Highly Valued* * Solar + battery experience
- Training or presentation experience
- Electrical qualifications (beneficial, not essential) *Personal Attributes* * Professional, organised, and reliable
- Strong presence and communication style
- Able to build rapport quickly with UK installers
- Practical, hands-on, and solutions-focused
- Self-managed and accountable
*Practical Details* * Location: Atherstone (preferred) * Travel split
- 40% training centre
- 20% site work
- 20% events/distributors
- 20% general
- Overnight stays: Every other week (1–2 nights) * Vehicle: Car allowance
- Trailer towing: Required willingness (training available) * Expenses: Covered
- *Reality of the Role* * You will represent Sola X directly in front of customers
- You will be expected to manage yourself professionally
- You will need to balance being approachable with maintaining standards
- This is a practical, field-based role — not desk-based
_This advertisement is for potential employees only, please no recruitment agencies.. Thank you in advance._ _Must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship. _
Benefits
- Casual dress
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Work from home
- Work Location: In person
Technical Training Mentor employer: SolaX Power UK Ltd
SolaX Power is an exceptional employer that offers a dynamic and engaging work environment for Technical Training Mentors. Located in Atherstone, you will enjoy the autonomy of managing your own schedule while building meaningful relationships with installers across the UK and Ireland. With a strong focus on employee growth, practical training opportunities, and a supportive team culture, SolaX empowers you to become a respected technical figure in the renewable energy sector.
