Graduate Trainee - Renewable Energy
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Position Overview & Specifications
Spirit Solar Ltd is a renewable energy company based in Reading. We install on-grid and off-grid solar PV systems, battery storage systems and EV charging systems in residential and commercial buildings.
We have a vacancy for a bright articulate graduate to join our system design, quotations and technical sales team.
The job consists of:
- designing and specifying solar PV, battery and LED lighting systems;
- preparing quotations, drawings and performance estimates;
- project managing servicing and maintenance contracts and smaller installation contracts;
- talking to customers on the telephone to discuss existing and potential projects and to provide information about our products;
- (once experienced), visiting domestic customers to finalise contract details before sale.
Ideally you should be a graduate with a minimum 2.1 degree with a scientific, engineering or mathematical bias, able to demonstrate numeracy and a high level of attention to detail.
You should be able to write clearly and concisely. In addition you must be presentable and articulate with a cheerful disposition and a confident telephone and in person manner.
You don't need to know anything about the systems yet - we will train you. You do need to be able to drive once trained and able to visit customers.
You must also be hard working and efficient, and have the ability to grasp a reasonable level of technical information.
Ideally with a desire to build a more sustainable world.
We offer a fast growing and fun environment full of young people...
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £23,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: GTSE
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 Graduate Trainee - Renewable Energy roles across Spirit Energy'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 £23,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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