Most technical roles keep you behind a screen.
This one puts you in front of installers, leading the room, solving problems and being remembered for it.
If you can confidently walk into a room of electricians and earn respect, keep reading.
Technical Training & Applications Specialist (Solar & Storage)
SolaX Power – UK & Ireland
The Role
This is a customer-facing technical role focused on training, problem-solving, and representing SolaX in the field.
You will lead installer training, support commissioning on-site, and act as a trusted technical presence across the UK and Ireland.
This is not a sales role. Your impact is measured by installer confidence, repeat installations, and long-term relationships.
What You’ll Be Doing
Training & Installer Development (Primary)
- Deliver structured training sessions (10–30 installers)
- Run sessions at:
- SolaX training centre (Atherstone, near Birmingham)
- Distributor locations
- Customer sites and events
- Teach installation, wiring, commissioning, and troubleshooting
- Adapt HQ training into practical, UK-relevant guidance
- Deliver hands-on sessions using real systems
Technical Support
- Provide feedback on UK-specific product requirements
Installer & Partner Engagement
- Build long-term relationships with installers and distributors
- Act as a trusted advisor, not a salesperson
- Confidently guide and challenge installers where needed
- Support roadshows, demos and technical events
Events & Internal Support
- Build, run and break down smaller exhibitions/trade events
- Support sales and marketing activity in the field
- Contribute to video and social content when required
- Maintain a professional, organised training environment
Why Join SolaX
This role offers a clear step beyond being on the tools or working in a purely internal role.
You will:
- Become a recognised technical figure within the installer network
- Work directly with installers across the UK and Ireland
- Gain exposure to national accounts and real-world installations
- Operate with high autonomy, managing your own schedule
- Be visible, respected and remembered by customers
Why SolaX
- Established UK presence for over a decade
- Strong UK team, warehouse and stock availability
- Products designed to be:
- Easy to install
- Reliable in real-world use
- Focus on practical support rather than theory
- The business continues to take market share through installer experience and product performance.
What You Gain
- Variety: training, travel, site work and events
- Autonomy: self-managed role with real responsibility
- Visibility: direct exposure to installers and stakeholders
- Influence: shape how installers experience and use SolaX
What Success Looks Like
6 months:
- Running training independently
- Managing your own schedule
- Building rapport with installers
12 months:
- Recognised and trusted by installers
- Driving repeat installations through influence
- A go-to technical presence in the field
What We’re Looking For
Core Requirements
- 2–3+ years in:
- Solar / renewables / electrical industry
- OR strong electrical background with customer-facing experience
- Confident communicator — able to lead a room
- Experience working directly with customers/installers
- Full UK driving licence
Highly Valued
- Solar + battery experience
- Training or presentation experience
- Electrical qualifications (beneficial, not essential)
Personal Attributes
- Professional, organised, and reliable
- Strong presence and communication style
- Able to build rapport quickly with UK installers
- Practical, hands-on, and solutions-focused
- Self-managed and accountable
Practical Details
- Location: Atherstone (preferred)
- Travel split:
- 40% training centre
- 20% site work
- 20% events/distributors
- 20% general
- Overnight stays: Every other week (1–2 nights)
- Vehicle: Car allowance
- Trailer towing: Required willingness (training available)
- Expenses: Covered
Reality of the Role
- You will represent SolaX directly in front of customers
- You will be expected to manage yourself professionally
- You will need to balance being approachable with maintaining standards
- This is a practical, field-based role — not desk-based
This advertisement is for potential employees only, please no recruitment agencies.. Thank you in advance.
Must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
Pay: From £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Work Location: In person
