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Home Energy Advisor

Red 5 People Ltd
Posted 12 hours ago, valid for a day
Location

Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria LA13 9TD

Contract type

Full Time

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  • This role involves supporting individuals at risk of fuel poverty through advice and practical energy-saving measures.
  • Candidates should possess great people skills and relevant experience, particularly in customer service or the energy sector.
  • The position offers a salary range of £24,735 to £27,338, depending on experience.
  • Full-time and part-time options are available, with a fixed-term contract until February 28th, with potential for extension.
  • Access to a vehicle is essential for travel across the region, with mileage reimbursed at £0.45 per mile.
Make a real difference by supporting people at risk of fuel poverty through advice, practical support, and small home energy improvements. Training provided – you just need great people skills and the right background (see below)This charity delivers a vital home energy support service, helping individuals manage their energy use and bills. Full training will be provided to set you up for success in the role.What you'll be doing:
  • Offering advice and practical support to help people save energy and manage their bills
  • Installing small energy-saving measures, such as low-energy light bulbs and draught-proofing
  • Supporting clients with switching or changing bills to save money
  • Referring people to other helpful support services when needed
You'll be based at the Barrow office but will also travel across the region, including Westmorland and Furness (Barrow-in-Furness, Millom, South Lakeland, and Penrith).Access to your own vehicle is essential, and mileage is paid at £0.45 per mile.  Typically, you'll complete 3–5 visits per day (e.g., 5 if all visits are in Barrow).Hours and Contract:
  • Options for full-time (37 hours) or part-time (30 hours) working
  • Monday to Friday, typically 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (with some flexibility)
  • Fixed-term contract until 28th February, with potential to extend
Who the charity is looking for: You might have experience in one of the following areas:
  • Working in the energy or utility sector (e.g., as a home meter reader or customer service advisor for energy, gas, or water companies)
  • Roles involving home visits to vulnerable clients (e.g., Supported Housing Officer, Income Recovery Officer, Outreach Worker)
  • A customer service or sales role that has involved visiting people in the home
  • A graduate with an environmental or sustainability-related degree, looking for a first step into the energy or environmental sector
How to apply: Please apply via this advert – we aim to respond to everyone.If you haven’t heard back or would like to chat about the role, you can call and ask for James (details are on the Red 5 People website) or use the Contact Us page.Please note there is a salary scale which is depending on experience - £24,735 – £27,338

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.