Energy & Utilities Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Lanchester Group has privately invested £8million in developing clean, renewable energy and heat generation for our offices and warehouses which greatly reduces our business’ carbon footprint. The job is based at our HQ in Annfield Plain, Durham, DH9 7XP.
Responsibilities could include the following;
Managing 11 MPAN connections to the electricity grid.
Managing 5 large gas grid connections.
Managing 7 water connections.
Managing 4 wind turbines generation 5 million kWh per year.
Managing the associated energy purchase and sale contracts.
Managing the ofgem requirements for the feed in Tariff.
Managing 4 MW of heat pumps over two sites.
Managing the ofgem requirements of Renewable Heat Incentive.
Making the FIT and RHI subsidy claims.
Gathering and managing the information for carbon footprint accounting.
Car Charging capability of group
Innovation in Energy- what should we be looking to add to the Lanchester Group?
Assist board in Energy decision making
Personal qualities;
Numerate with reasonable Excel skills
At least a basic understanding of the utilities market
A demonstrable interest in the practicalities of renewable energy
An understand of the objectives of Carbon Accounting
A practical and pragmatic approach to a rapidly changing UK energy market and can cope with a constant flow of problems and opportunities.
A Driving license (Lanchester Wines is a multi site operation)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £26,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Energy & Utilities Assistant roles across Lanchester wine Cellars's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £26,000 - £32,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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