Buyer

Full Time, In-Office, £30,000 - £36,000 a year OTE

Contact: jobs@spiritenergy.co.uk

Job description

We are looking for a practical, organised and commercially aware Buyer to join our team on a permanent basis.

This role would suit someone with previous experience working on a trade counter at an electrical wholesaler, builders merchant, or similar environment. You will understand the pace and demands of supporting installation teams and be comfortable with early starts to help make sure our installers are fully prepared before leaving for site.

This role is based at our head office and warehouse in Reading, RG30.

Reporting to our Head of Project Management and Operations Director, you will take responsibility for purchasing, supplier negotiations, stock control, logistics and improving internal systems and procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Buying equipment and materials for solar PV, battery storage and EV charger installations
• Negotiating prices, terms and discount structures with suppliers
• Managing stock levels to ensure key materials are always available
• Improving procedures for buying, storage, logistics and stock control
• Reviewing current stock control software and helping improve it, including implementation of a barcode-based stock system
• Carrying out regular stock takes and maintaining accurate stock records
• Reviewing new products and identifying suitable alternatives where needed
• Building a strong understanding of our products to support installers with practical advice
• Understanding electrical components, cable types and cable sizes
• Liaising closely with the accounts, project management, warehouse, installation departments
• Producing management reports on purchasing, stock, suppliers and cost savings
• Helping improve company margins and overall profitability through effective buying

Requirements

• Previous experience working at an electrical wholesaler, builders merchant or similar trade counter environment desirable
• Full UK driving licence
• Good understanding of electrical components, fittings, cable types and cable sizes desirable but not critical as training will be given
• Strong negotiation skills and good commercial awareness
• Organised, reliable and detail focused
• Confident improving systems and introducing new procedures
• Able to work well with installers, suppliers and office teams
• Professional, polite and team focused

Desirable

• Experience in renewables, electrical contracting or construction materials purchasing
• Experience using stock control or purchasing software
• Experience helping implement process improvements

What we offer

• Permanent full-time role
• Opportunity to play a key part in a growing renewable energy business
• Supportive team environment
• Chance to improve systems and make a real commercial impact
• Salary dependent on experience - £30-36k base plus overtime and target driven scheme.

To apply, please send your CV and a short covering note outlining your relevant experience.

Commercial Solar Designer & Account Manager

Commercial Solar Designer & Account Manager

Full Time, In-Office, £31,000 - £37,000 a year base + commission

Contact: jobs@spiritenergy.co.uk

Job Description

As our commercial projects continue to grow, we are looking for a Commercial Solar Designer & Account Manager to join our team.

This role combines solar system design, client communication and commercial project development.

Reporting to our Head of Sales and Head of Commercial, you will work with commercial customers to design solar PV, battery storage and EV charging systems, helping turn enquiries into fully developed proposals and supporting the sales process through to project agreement with end users and contractors over a period of months or years.

This role is based at our head office and warehouse in Reading, RG30.

This is an office-based role in Reading with the scope for hybrid working 1-2 days a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing commercial solar PV systems for rooftop and ground mounted installations
• Designing battery storage and EV charging solutions with PV designs
• Producing system layouts, performance estimates and proposals
• Supporting the preparation of quotes and technical documentation

• Working with the sales team to develop proposals for commercial enquiries
• Explaining system designs and technical details to customers
• Supporting the quoting process and helping move projects towards completion

• Acting as the main contact for commercial customers during the design stage
• Managing client relationships from enquiry through to project approval
• Helping customers understand the financial and technical aspects of their system

• Meeting relevant tender specifications, submitting tech subs and completing designs with relevant software e.g. K2 Base, PV Sol & ValkPVPlanner etc.
• Ensuring accurate information is passed into project delivery once a job proceeds

Requirements

• 1 to 2 years experience working with solar PV systems
• Professional, polite and team focused
• Strong communication skills and confidence speaking with clients
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail

Desirable

• Experience designing PV & battery storage systems
• Experience with liaising with clients over the phone and email
• Experience using solar design software such as PVSol or K2 Base
• Electrical or engineering background

What we offer

• £31,000 to £37,000 depending on experience
• Office based role in Reading
• Permanent full-time role
• Opportunity to work on growing commercial solar projects
• Supportive and technically focused team environment

To apply, please send your CV and a short covering note outlining your relevant experience.

Solar Panel Roofer

Full Time, In-Field, £35,000 - £70,000 a year OTE

Contact: jobs@spiritenergy.co.uk

Job description

We are seeking an experienced solar roofer to join our team on a permanent basis with ideally 1-2+ years experience. Sub-contractors may apply but our preference is directly employed long term.

We run our installation team from our head office and warehouse in Reading, RG30, this would be where you would travel to on daily basis unless it made sense to go directly to the site.

The successful applicant must have at least 12 months experience of installing solar panels on different types of roof ideally across domestic and commercial buildings. You should ideally have a Working at Heights qualification, asbestos awareness & CSCS. Additional training will be given with the intention of you becoming a roofing supervisor and gain SSSTS qualification.

As a guide you can expect to earn around £15-£18 per hour including bonuses for overtime and weekend work; the final rate will depend on experience.

You should be hard working, reliable and able to work in a team. The position also involves liaising with clients so it is also essential that you are presentable, polite and friendly.

This role requires a minimum of 45 hours work a week.

To apply please email your CV or call our office on 0118 951 4490 and ask for Vishal Giga.