Vacancies
Procurement and Warehouse Manager
Do you like the fast-paced environment of stock control and warehouse operations? If so, we want to hear from you! We’ve an excellent opportunity for you to join our growing team in this important role ensuring our installation teams can work efficiently and effectively every day for our customers.
Job Title: Procurement and Warehouse Manager
Purpose of the role: In this role you will oversee our warehouse team, ensuring stock is well managed and jobs are prepared. Working collaboratively with our project managers, designers, and installation teams, you’ll be looking to ensure high levels of health, safety, quality and improve efficiency of operations, especially with innovative products and projects.
This position reports to the Operations Director and has overall responsibility for the function and security of the warehouse, including management responsibility of the Warehouse team, so experience of this would be beneficial.
Working hours: 40 hours per week, starting at 8am and finishing at 5pm to ensure warehouse availability, Mondays to Fridays, but with flexibility required to fit in with site and installation requirements.
What we can offer you:
- Salary of £29,000 – £35,000 (dependent on experience)
- Employee Scheme for discounted renewable energy products
- Cycle to work scheme
- Pension scheme
- 24 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
- Excellent training and career opportunities in the fast-paced world of renewable energy and storage
- Hybrid Working
- Free organic fruit and freshly baked bread
Who we’d love to hire:
We’re looking for a candidate with significant experience in a similar role, who is able to demonstrate a good track record in delivering improvements and efficiencies. We’re looking for someone who is helpful, polite, and honest at all times. It’s important that you have excellent organisational and communication skills. You must have experience driving a forklift and would ideally hold a forklift licence.
You will need to be able to work in a fast-paced environment and have the ability to learn quickly. Attention to detail is vital within SunGift and is often what sets us apart from the competition, as well as good people skills. We’re looking for someone with initiative, strong self-motivation, and a keen interest in renewable energy. Good IT skills are essential, ideally with experience of MS Office and CRM systems. At SunGift, we are friendly and approachable. Our main office is open-plan and we encourage communication, innovation, and the sharing of ideas.
Training & support
We’re keen that all our people are happy and supported, so managers hold regular 121 with their team members. You’ll receive training to ensure you’re up to speed on all aspects of the company’s systems as well as ongoing guidance to enable you to reach your personal and professional goals.
Applying for the role: Contact: Jacqueline Bing, Executive Assistant
Please send a CV and covering letter to careers@sungiftsolar.co.uk – we look forward to hearing from you!
Senior Solar Panel Installer / Roofer
Job Title: Senior Solar Panel Installer / Roofer (full time)
Department: Installation
Working hours: Usual hours of 40 per week, between 7am and 5.30pm Mondays to Fridays but with flexibility required to fit in with site and installation requirements, plus occasional working away for more distant sites.
The role: We are looking for someone to install domestic and commercial PV systems on various building and roof types.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced installer/roofer with excellent roofing skills and, ideally, a Level 2 Diploma/NVQ Roof Slating and Tiling. Working outside, being part of a team, you’ll thrive on solving problems and the satisfaction of doing things well. Take the next step in your career with us installing domestic and commercial PV systems.
Benefits
- £14-£16 per hour
- Additional leave
- Joining bonus (limited time only)
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount on PV installations
- On-site parking
- Use of company van
- Use of company phone
- Reasonable expenses covered for occasional working away
- Overtime
- Free organic fruit and freshly baked bread
We’re looking for someone with at least 3 years roofing experience who is able to supervise jobs and teams well so that work is completed on time to excellent quality and safety standards. You’ll be comfortable providing on the job training, where necessary, and showing the initiative to improve ways of working to benefit all. Certified training in working at heights and asbestos awareness is desirable, as is a current CSCS card. Other desirable qualifications include a forklift licence, IPAF, PASMA and training in use of harnesses at height.
You’ll need a full UK driving licence, be able to follow procedures, plan your work effectively and to work safely with and without supervision. With solar PV systems on roofs or sites, you’ll be installing mounting brackets, rails and panels on pitched and flat roofs, running cables, trunking, conduit and cable trays. You’ll also assist with other aspects of installation and teams, including battery installation. You need to be polite, trustworthy and be a good people-person, so that you provide excellent customer service on site.
Working hours: 40 per week, between 7am and 5.30pm Mondays to Fridays but with flexibility required to fit in with site and installation requirements, plus occasional working away for more distant sites.
About us: SunGift Solar Limited (SunGift) are award-winning and innovative renewable energy experts, based just outside Exeter. We design, install, and service renewable energy systems, including: solar PV, energy storage, and EV chargers. Founded in 2005, we have been at the forefront of the fast-moving clean energy sector for many years. As an accredited Tesla installer, we’re dedicated to delivering cutting edge technology and a world-class service to our customers.
Training & support
We’re keen that all our people are happy and supported, so managers hold regular 121 with their team members. We provide full training for installation work and want to support you to achieve your potential and progress within the Company in the career you want.
Expected Behaviour:
We expect all employees to be helpful, polite, and honest at all times.
Applying for the role
Contact: Jacqueline Bing, Executive Assistant
Please send a CV and covering letter to careers@sungiftsolar.co.uk – we look forward to hearing from you!
Approved Electricians
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Job Title: Approved Electricians/ Electricians
Purpose of the role: As a SunGift electrician, you will be responsible for carrying out installation work to the highest standards and working to ensure our installation work is as efficient and productive as possible.
Benefits of the role
- Salary of £30,000 – £49,000 (dependent on experience)
- Overtime opportunities plus additional expenses
- Use of company van
- Discounts on renewable energy products and payment schemes for employee homeowners
- Pension scheme
- Develop your career in the fast-paced world of renewable energy and battery storage
- Team-oriented and supportive environment
At SunGift we are friendly and approachable. This is a great opportunity to join our team to help maintain our excellent reputation through the delivery of our installations. We understand the importance of investing in our team and give employees the opportunity to grow alongside the business.
You’ll receive excellent support to ensure you’re up to speed on all aspects of the company’s systems, as well as ongoing guidance to enable you to reach your personal and professional goals.
Weekly hours: standard 40 hours per week, usually between 7.00- 17.00 Monday to Friday.
Key Responsibilities
- Carrying out electrical work to the highest standard, including installation, maintenance and fault finding.
- Setting standards of health and safety and acceptable behaviour on site.
Required skills
- At least 2 years’ experience as a qualified electrician
- Approved electrician status desirable
- Ability to mentor an apprentice/mate
- Experience installing solar PV, car chargers and battery storage highly desirable
- Trained to 18th edition
- Level 3 award in the installation of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems desirable
- SMSTS/ SSSTS training (Site Manager Safety Training Scheme/ Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme) desirable
- Working at heights and asbestos awareness training desirable
- ECS card
- Full clean driving licence
The required training can be arranged for the right candidate.
Key Attributes
- Be able to work in a busy environment and to deadlines
- Be able to multi-task and prioritise effectively
- Be highly motivated and able to use your initiative
- Have excellent organisational & interpersonal skills
- Be adaptable, flexible and a quick learner
- Be able to streamline processes and promote efficient practices
- Have excellent attention to detail
Expected Behaviour
We expect all employees to be helpful, polite, and honest at all times.
Applying for the role:
Contact: Jacqueline Bing, Executive Assistant
Please send a CV and covering letter to careers@sungiftsolar.co.uk – we look forward to hearing from you!
Solar PV Installer / Roofer
Job Title: Solar installer / Roofer (full time)
Department: Installation
Working hours: Usual hours of 40 per week, between 7am and 5.30pm Mondays to Fridays but with flexibility required to fit in with site and installation requirements, plus occasional working away for more distant sites.
The role: We are looking for someone to install domestic and commercial PV systems on various building and roof types.
Experience working on a variety of roof types, including slate, is desirable. Experience installing solar PV is also desirable but not essential as full training in installation will be provided.
Certified training in working at heights and asbestos awareness is desirable as is a current CSCS card. Other desirable qualifications include forklift licence, IPAF, PASMA and training in use of harnesses at height.
A full driving licence is required. For the right candidate there may be the potential to grow and develop your role within SunGift and take on greater responsibility.
Benefits of the role
- Pay of £12 – £14 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications and based on a usual working week of 40 hours
- Additional leave
- Joining bonus (limited time only)
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount on PV installations - On-site parking
- Use of company van
- Use of company phone
- Reasonable expenses covered for occasional working away
- Overtime
- Free organic fruit and freshly baked bread
Key responsibilities:
- Working with the team to install solar PV systems to the highest standard, on time and to budget. Your focus will be primarily on roof work but you’ll also assist with other works on site. Typical duties will include:
- Installing mounting brackets, rails and panels on pitched and flat roofs
- Running cables, trunking, conduit and cable trays
- Assisting with other aspects of installation, including battery installation
- Following health and safety guidelines and installation regulations to make sure work is carried out safely and is compliant
- Providing excellent service in your interactions with our customers on site, being sensitive to the fact that you will work at customers’ homes
- Working unsupervised where required
Key attributes
- Be able to follow job details and plan your work on site effectively
- Be able to work safely and to a high standard with or without supervision
- Take pride in your work and in completing installations to the highest standard
- Be self-motivated and proactive
- Be efficient and organised
- Be willing to follow instructions where required
- Be trustworthy, honest and reliable
- Be keen to learn and develop your skills
- Be courteous, polite and able to communicate well with our customers
Expected behaviour
We expect all employees to be proactive, helpful, polite, and honest at all times.
Training & support
Full training will be provided for installation work. You will work with and take instruction from our Project Management team, who you will be in close communication with both on and off site.
Applying for the role:
Contact: Jacqueline Bing, Executive Assistant
Please send a CV and covering letter to careers@sungiftsolar.co.uk – we look forward to hearing from you!
Solar Design Engineer / Surveyor
Job Title: Solar Design and Sales Consultant
Department: Domestic Business Unit
Responsible to: Head of Domestic Business Unit
What We Can Offer You
- A salary of £23,000 – £28,000 (dependent on experience)
- OTE company bonus (based on targets achieved)
- Discounts on renewable energy products and payment schemes for employee homeowners
- Cycle to work scheme
- Pension scheme
- Additional leave
- A career in the fast-paced world of renewable energy and storage
- A team-oriented and supportive environment
- Excellent training
- The potential to work from home (part time), after passing probation
- Free organic fruit and freshly baked bread
At SunGift, we are friendly and approachable. Our main office is open-plan and we encourage communication, innovation, and the sharing of ideas. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team and help us maintain our excellent reputation through great service.
What You’d Be Doing:
- Preparing customer proposals for domestic solar & battery installations
- Using 3D modelling software to design PV systems
- Designing and pricing initial quotes for customers
- Advising customers on which solar & storage solutions may be best for their home
- Liaising with SunGift’s customers, including dealing with queries and making follow up calls after quotations have been sent out
- Booking in survey appointments and managing survey calendar
- Surveying property to compose an installation plan
- Responding to incoming enquiries via phone and email
- Working with other departments to facilitate the smooth running of projects
- Working with and assisting the project management team to ensure smooth running of domestic installations
- Working with the team to meet individual and joint sales & delivery targets
Who We’d Love to Hire
We’re looking for someone with two skill sets; technical design and sales. Perhaps you have a background in customer service or sales, selling solar or similar technical products. Or, maybe you have experience in design and engineering, able to carry out surveys and use our design software quickly. We appreciate that you’re likely to be stronger in one than the other and we will support you to strengthen your skills and adapt to this varied role.
It’s important that you have excellent organisational skills to manage projects, customers and resources. You’ll be excellent at customer service and will need to be able to work in a fast-paced environment and have the ability to learn quickly, as we’re flooded with in-bound enquiries. Attention to detail is vital within SunGift and is often what sets us apart from the competition, as well as good people skills. We’re looking for someone with initiative, strong self-motivation, politeness and honesty to join our growing team.
It is also essential that you have a full driving licence, as travel to site will be required.
Training & support
You’ll receive excellent support, as well 121 meetings with your manager and ongoing guidance to enable you to reach your personal and professional goals. Rest assured; full training will be provided for all aspects of our systems and processes.
Sound like you? Get in touch!
Contact: Jacqueline Bing, Executive Assistant
Please send a CV and covering letter to careers@sungiftsolar.co.uk – we look forward to hearing from you!
Interns
Are you looking for an opportunity to further your knowledge of the renewables industry with one of the South West’s leading installers?
SunGift Solar could be just the place to do so. Our team has a wealth of experience and we often have the availability for interns to join us.
To find out if there are any current intern opportunities please email careers@sungiftsolar.co.uk.