Are you a motivated Solar PV Installation Trainer looking for a progressive opportunity? This would be ideal for somebody with any kind of previous solar experience looking for a new and exciting role. As a Solar PV Installation Trainer, you will be responsible for delivering solar installation programmes to new entrants and existing installers who don’t hold any formal training; this will be delivered from our unique and state‑of‑the‑art skills academy based in Jarrow. Ideally we are looking for a qualified trainer, but we will consider a heavily experienced solar installer looking to move into the training sector and can provide training and qualifications to teach and assess.
Responsibilities
As Solar PV Installation Trainer, you will be responsible for:
- Delivering our industry unique Solar PV Installation programme that supports construction novices to progress and support the vast employment demands within the sector.
- Leading theory and practical lessons for classes of up to 20 learners with support from our workshop technician for vocational sessions. You will ensure that all learner paperwork and records are maintained to high levels of accuracy and that the pastoral needs of learners are supported to help them sustain and achieve on programme.
- Recruiting learners to the programme and actively communicating with colleagues and stakeholders about its benefits.
- Undertaking pre‑programme assessment and overseeing course assessment activities ensuring learners are supported at every stage and able to achieve at a level that is right for them.
- Developing learning materials for instruction and activities in the areas of photovoltaic systems, design, operations, construction, safety, and best practices.
- Designing and implementing hands‑on, lab‑oriented, engineering, and construction‑related activities.
- Providing structured, project‑based lessons on industry standards and learning that interconnects career development and integral subject knowledge.
- Creating and maintaining an effective environment for learning.
- Maintaining meaningful positive rapport with trainees, staff, program partners, and stakeholders, organisational affiliates, and industry partners.
- Keeping up to date knowledge of current and upcoming practice and products.
Qualifications
We would love to hear from Solar PV Installation Trainers who have:
- Background/experience that has worked on solar construction projects as Solar PV Installation Trainer, construction supervisors, project managers, solar technicians, journeymen, electricians or electrical engineers.
- Proven industry experience in the field of solar panel installation, installing/servicing heat pumps or extensive experience in electricals, plumbing and heating.
- Exceptional technical knowledge of products/standards.
- Strong communication and organisation skills.
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment and to address the varying needs of members in our program from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience working within a learning and development or training/teaching role in a vocational setting (preferred).
- IOSH/H&S certifications (preferred).
- PV Installation professional certification (preferred).
- Specific experience with domestic air or ground source heat pumps.
- Knowledge or qualifications relating to other renewables such as wind, geothermal, carbon capture, hydrogen, etc.
Benefits
The Package For Solar PV Installation Trainers Includes:
- A generous basic salary up to £42,000.
- Laptop and mobile phone.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Health and wellbeing.
- Career progression and plenty more benefits.
