Careers

Job Title: Connections Administrator
Salary: £20,500
Location: InstaVolt Limited, Chineham Park, Basingstoke
Reporting to: Project Development Manager

InstaVolt seeks an individual who can assist in obtaining electricity connections for EV chargers. A successful candidate will be expected to liaise with DNO’s (Distribution Network Operator) to obtain grid offers and accept quotes for connection. It is preferred if applicants have previous experience with DNO connections however not essential.

The company is fast paced so the ability to work quickly and efficiently is important. At any one time the successful candidate will be expected to work on multiple sites at different stages of development which means the ability to prioritise and work under pressure is crucial.

The role:
• Making applications for connections and managing the connection process through to project commencement
• Ensuring quotes are valid for progressing sites
• Assessing the feasibility of development sites for electrical connections
• Accepting grid offers to progress sites through to construction (contestable/non-contestable works)
• The individual should be capable of managing multiple projects concurrently

Required skills:
• Great time management, organisation and communication skills
• To be able to work under pressure and within a fast moving, dynamic industry
• Prioritise workload depending on a variety of factors
• Have good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Outlook, Word, Excel, Sharepoint and OneDrive and the ability to pick up knowledge on different systems.
• Great administration skills to allow for tracking of site progress and information sharing

Competitive salary, full time office working from our head office in Basingstoke.

To apply, please email your CV and covering letter to Rachael.Kendrew@instavolt.co.uk

Job Title: Warehouse Stock Controller
Location: Basingstoke
Hourly rate: £12.00 per hour, 40 hours a week plus discretionary overtime

InstaVolt are the largest owner operator of rapid electric vehicle charging stations across the UK and we pride ourselves on customer experience and satisfaction. Winners of multiple industry and driver awards we are the market leader in EV infrastructure and due to rapid expansion of the charging network we are now hiring for a skilled and dedicated warehouse operative.

Role Overview
The role will be based at our Basingstoke warehouse and will suit a dedicated individual who is looking to expand their knowledge of this expanding industry and further their career.

The role will include, but not limited to below:

• Operating and ensuring tight control of a stock management system
• Ordering stock, PPE and other materials as required
• Booking, checking and logging of deliveries.
• Preparing materials for installation work.
• Checking and maintaining company vehicles in line with company expectations.
• Performing regular 3rd party and internal stock checks.
• Calibration, logging and tracking of testing equipment and tools.
• Adhering to a strict Health & Safety environment.

It would be preferable if the candidate had the below skills.

• Ability to comprehend and adhere to health and safety regulations and standards.
• Ability to adapt in fast paced and rapidly changing environment
• Provide prompt response to inquiries whenever required.
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Practical problem solving skills
• Have a basic knowledge of Microsoft packages including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Good communication and customer facing skills, with the ability to communicate with a variety of people during your working day.
• Clean driving licence.
• Experience with forklift driving / operating HIAB crane – not essential, as training can be given to successful candidate.

The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate with multiple members of staff, from reporting to their manager, members of the network performance team, project managers and members of the installation team.

This role would suit somebody who is dedicated to their role and looking to progress their career, who has great communication skills. The industry is very fast moving and the successful candidate would be expected to adapt to changing business needs.

For the successful candidate, InstaVolt will supply.

• All corporate workwear and appropriate PPE.
• 20 days annual leave.
• Tools, test equipment and equipment required to complete their duties
• A highly competitive salary.
• Any required training in association with technical items, health and safety and any other area that will be of benefit to the business and candidate.

To apply please send CV to michal.mrozowski@instavolt.co.uk

Electrical Service Engineer – South East England, East Anglia, London and potential UK

Job Title: Electrical Service Engineer
Location: South East, London and East Anglia with potential UK travel.
Base: Homebased
Hourly rate: £17.10 per hour, 40 hours a week plus overtime

InstaVolt are the largest owner operator of rapid electric vehicle charging stations across the UK and we pride ourselves on customer experience and satisfaction. Our team of electrical service engineers provide a full range of maintenance to our stations, as well as playing a crucial role in the expansion of the network and the continuation of our reputation as best in industry.

InstaVolt are looking to bring on a new Service Engineer, with a great work ethic and the ability to work under their own initiative, to cover East Anglia, London and the South east. There is potential UK wide travel involved as we continue to expand our network across the country.
This a great opportunity to get involved with one of the fastest growing companies in an industry that is going to see huge growth over the coming years.

Role Overview
The selected candidate will have to perform four key duties in their role. These are site surveys, proactive maintenance, reactive maintenance, and electrical installation work.
• Site Surveys: In order to maintain the growth of the business there is a requirement to complete surveys of potential charging locations. This will include drawings and photographs of the sites, measurements from site, communication with in-house planning team, uploading photographs and great communication.
• Proactive Maintenance: By keeping the stations maintained and clean this ensures InstaVolt reputation remains the best and the reliability remains market leading.
• Reactive Maintenance: This will be a crucial part in the candidate’s role, as InstaVolt strive to keep our network online 24/7. Its critical to the business that downtime is kept to the minimum and the response to these incidences is paramount to ensure the availability is at its very best.
• Electrical Installation work; There is a requirement for our engineers to install the electrical infrastructure related to the charging stations. This will include the installation of SY/SWA cables, panel board installation, earthing, bonding and electrical testing.

A successful candidate will have the ability to communicate with multiple members of staff, from reporting to their manager, members of the network performance team, project managers and members of the design team regarding the site surveys. There is also a requirement to effectively communicate with our engineering back office team, warehouse and installation team to diagnose and rectify any faults that have occurred.

We would be looking for the below in the successful candidate.
• Ability to comprehend and adhere to health and safety regulations and standards.
• Single-handedly and efficiently perform electrical fault finding, diagnosis and repair along with electrical installation work.
• Be suitability qualified in electrical installation work and conversant in BS7671.
• A flexible attitude and the ability to quickly adapt to changes and learn new skills and techniques.
• Provide prompt and co-operative response to reactive fault issues.
• Installation of fresh electrical and electronic components and fittings
• Troubleshoot machine breakdowns and provide preventive maintenance services.
• Supervise electrical works when new projects are undertaken.
• Keep record of all stock and supplies, including deliveries to addresses etc.
• Have a basic knowledge of Microsoft packages including Outlook, Word, OneDrive and Excel
• Good communication and customer facing skills, with the ability to communicate with a variety of people during your working day.
• Work with their own initiative and willingly adapt to a changing programme of works as required.
Due to the locations of InstaVolt stations there may be a requirement for the successful candidate to stay away from home for short periods of time, either during their day-to-day activities or, if required, covering for annual leave etc of other engineers. InstaVolt will supply a hotel card for use when this is required.

For the successful candidate, InstaVolt will supply.
• A company van.
• All corporate workwear and appropriate PPE
• Tools, test equipment and equipment required to complete their duties.
• A laptop, iPad, phone and modem for use to complete their duties.
• A hotel card for use when an overnight stay is necessary.
• A highly competitive salary, with overtime available as required.
• Any required training in association with technical items, health and safety and any other area that will be of benefit to the business and candidate.

All applications to be sent to Robert.batten@instavolt.co.uk

Electrical Service Engineer – Midlands with potential UK travel

Job Title: Electrical Service Engineer
Location: Midlands based with potential UK travel.
Base: Homebased
Hourly rate: £17.10 per hour, 40 hours a week plus overtime

InstaVolt are the largest owner operator of rapid electric vehicle charging stations across the UK and we pride ourselves on customer experience and satisfaction. Our team of electrical service engineers provide a full range of maintenance to our stations, as well as playing a crucial role in the expansion of the network and the continuation of our reputation as best in industry.

InstaVolt are looking to bring on a new Service Engineer, with a great work ethic and the ability to work under their own initiative, to mainly cover the Midlands area. There is potential UK wide travel involved as we continue to expand our network across the country.
This a great opportunity to get involved with one of the fastest growing companies in an industry that is going to see huge growth over the coming years.

Role Overview
The selected candidate will have to perform four key duties in their role. These are site surveys, proactive maintenance, reactive maintenance, and electrical installation work.

• Site Surveys: In order to maintain the growth of the business there is a requirement to complete surveys of potential charging locations. This will include drawings and photographs of the sites, measurements from site, communication with in-house planning team, uploading photographs and great communication.
• Proactive Maintenance: By keeping the stations maintained and clean this ensures InstaVolt reputation remains the best and the reliability remains market leading.
• Reactive Maintenance: This will be a crucial part in the candidate’s role, as InstaVolt strive to keep our network online 24/7. Its critical to the business that downtime is kept to the minimum and the response to these incidences is paramount to ensure the availability is at its very best.
• Electrical Installation work; There is a requirement for our engineers to install the electrical infrastructure related to the charging stations. This will include the installation of SY/SWA cables, panel board installation, earthing, bonding and electrical testing.

A successful candidate will have the ability to communicate with multiple members of staff, from reporting to their manager, members of the network performance team, project managers and members of the design team regarding the site surveys. There is also a requirement to effectively communicate with our engineering back office team, warehouse and installation team to diagnose and rectify any faults that have occurred.

We would be looking for the below in the successful candidate.
• Ability to comprehend and adhere to health and safety regulations and standards.
• Single-handedly and efficiently perform electrical fault finding, diagnosis and repair along with electrical installation work.
• Be suitability qualified in electrical installation work and conversant in BS7671.
• A flexible attitude and the ability to quickly adapt to changes and learn new skills and techniques.
• Provide prompt and co-operative response to reactive fault issues.
• Installation of fresh electrical and electronic components and fittings
• Troubleshoot machine breakdowns and provide preventive maintenance services.
• Supervise electrical works when new projects are undertaken.
• Keep record of all stock and supplies, including deliveries to addresses etc.
• Have a basic knowledge of Microsoft packages including Outlook, Word, OneDrive and Excel
• Good communication and customer facing skills, with the ability to communicate with a variety of people during your working day.
• Work with their own initiative and willingly adapt to a changing programme of works as required.

Due to the locations of InstaVolt stations there may be a requirement for the successful candidate to stay away from home for short periods of time, either during their day-to-day activities or, if required, covering for annual leave etc of other engineers. InstaVolt will supply a hotel card for use when this is required.

For the successful candidate, InstaVolt will supply.
• A company van.
• All corporate workwear and appropriate PPE
• Tools, test equipment and equipment required to complete their duties.
• A laptop, iPad, phone and modem for use to complete their duties.
• A hotel card for use when an overnight stay is necessary.
• A highly competitive salary, with overtime available as required.
• Any required training in association with technical items, health and safety and any other area that will be of benefit to the business and candidate.

All applications to be sent to Robert.batten@instavolt.co.uk

Job Title: CAD Technician
Location: InstaVolt Ltd, Chineham Business Park, Basingstoke
Base: Office based

The selected candidate will be expected to have basic knowledge of AutoCAD. They will be required to complete 2D site designs taking into account a variety of situational factors. The company is fast paced so the ability to work quickly and efficiently is important. At any one time the successful candidate will be expected to work on multiple sites at different stages of development which means the ability to prioritise and work under pressure is crucial. 

Whilst work on AutoCAD will be a key part of the role, they will also be expected to expand their knowledge and learn about the planning process and understand grid offers to be able to further the development of a site. 

 It would be preferable if the candidate had the below skills. 

• Knowledge of and ability to use AutoCAD software is essential. 
• The desire to learn more about project development and get involved in the Planning and Grid process. 
• Great time management and communication skills. 
• To be able to work under pressure and within a fast moving, dynamic industry. 
• Prioritise workload depending on a variety of factors. 
• Have good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Outlook, Word, Excel, Sharepoint and OneDrive and the ability to pick up knowledge on different systems. 
• Great administration skills to allow for tracking of site progress and information sharing. 

 The role would suit somebody who is looking to start a career within the EV industry within one of the leading providers of EV charging. The role will see the applicant helping to develop new EV charging projects from the ground up and applying their own design to these sites.  

 Competitive salary, full time office working from our head office in Basingstoke. 

 For additional information or to provide your CV and covering letter please email rachael.kendrew@instavolt.co.uk. 

Job Title: Pre-Construction Administrator
Location: Chineham Business Park, Basingstoke
Base: Office based

InstaVolt are recruiting for an Administrator to assist the Pre-Construction team. The company is extremely fast paced so the ability to work quickly and efficiently is important whilst all work remaining accurate and organised. At any one time the successful candidate will be expected to manage multiple pieces of work to assist the team, therefore the ability to prioritise and work under pressure is crucial.

It would be preferable if the candidate had the below skills:

• Great time management and communication
• High attention to detail is essential
• Self-motivated and disciplined
• Ability to work under pressure and within a fast moving, dynamic industry.
• Ability to prioritise workload depending on a variety of factors.
• Have good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Outlook, Word, Excel, Sharepoint and OneDrive and the ability to pick up knowledge on different systems.
• Great administration skills to allow for tracking of site progress and information sharing.
• Effectively working as part of a small team
• Represent InstaVolt in a highly professional manner

The role will see the applicant help the Pre-Construction team process general administration tasks and assist where required to develop sites through to construction.

Competitive salary, full time office working from our head office in Basingstoke.

To apply, please email your CV & covering letter to Rachael.Kendrew@instavolt.co.uk