Solar Installer Trainer

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 installer 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 quailed 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.

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.

· You will be responsible for 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.

· You will be involved in recruiting learners to the programme and actively communicating with colleagues and stakeholders about its benefits.

· You will undertake pre-programme assessment and oversee course assessment activities ensuring learners are supported at every stage and able to achieve at a level that is right for them.

· Develop learning materials for instruction and activities in the areas of photovoltaic systems, design, operations, construction, safety, and best practices.

· Designs and implements hands-on, lab-oriented, engineering, and construction-related activities.

· Provides structured, project-based lessons on industry standards and learning that interconnects career development and integral subject knowledge.

· Creates and maintains an effective environment for learning.

· Maintains meaningful positive rapport with trainees, staff, program partners, and stakeholders, organizational affiliates, and industry partners

· Maintaining up to date knowledge of current and upcoming practice and products

We would love to hear from Solar PV Installation Trainers who have:

· Background/experience that have 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

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.

If you are interested in this fantastic Solar PV Installation Trainer opportunity, please apply above and we will be in contact with you shortly.