Job Description

Job Title:                           Retrofit Assessors

Reports To:                       Managing Director

Salary Scale:                     Attractive Salary (dependent on experience)

Location:                           Liverpool / Manchester

Commitment:                    40 hrs per week (Flexible working) for three months starting end of January 2024

Job Purpose

The postholder will support the delivery of our short term contracts within the Liverpool / Manchester area to support the role out of energy efficiency improvements across all housing tenures.  

The postholder will provide carry out retrofit energy assessments to a high standard keeping in line with our clients requirements and with a focus on Social Value.

Key Responsibilities

1. To undertake retrofit assessments in accordance with PAS 2035, the specification for the energy retrofit of domestic buildings.
2. To identify all energy efficient measures available at each property.
3. Taking relevant photographs of the property during the survey and uploading them to the central data system.
4. Researching potential energy options suggested to ensure there are no better solutions.
5. Writing up a survey report using a template format provided by the company and issuing it to the client.
6. Following up with the client to answer any queries.
7. Maintain accurate and detailed records of all interactions with clients

Knowledge and Experience 

The Retrofit Assessor will: 

• Hold ECMK accreditation and be competent on Corelogic software  

• Qualified as Domestic Energy Assessor and Retrofit Assessor 
• Be courteous and polite 
• Have a full clean driving licence and own vehicle for transport 
• Want to join a forward thinking, innovative and supportive company. 

Cyd Innovation has a positive work culture where all employees are supported, informed and have the resources they need to deliver their role.   We are committed to the ongoing personal development of employees and have a generous holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays.  We also offer all employees a wellbeing hour every week.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 

Cyd Innovation is an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage people from disadvantaged backgrounds to apply, including but not limited to, those living with disabilities and prior convictions.  

Cyd means ‘together’ in Welsh, and for us as a business, we hope to bring an equal, diverse and inclusive team together from all backgrounds to support us to make a real and positive difference.  

We are working hard to create a diverse and inclusive team, as we know that different experiences and backgrounds make a stronger and better workplace.  

Our Values 

In our organisation, our core values are not just words on a page; they are the guiding principles that shape our culture and define our identity. Integrity, community, sustainability, being impactful, and fostering innovation are the cornerstones of our ethos. We believe that these values are not just essential for our success, but they are integral to the positive impact we aim to make in the world. We wish to employ individuals who share these values at their core and can embody them in their daily work. We believe that by aligning with individuals who uphold these principles, we can collectively drive our mission forward, fostering a workplace culture that thrives on trust, inclusivity, environmental responsibility, meaningful contributions, and forward-thinking solutions.  

If you are passionate about these values and are eager to join a team that shares your commitment to them, we invite you to explore the opportunities within our organisation and contribute to our shared vision for a better future. 

Person Specification

Job Title: Retrofit Assessor

	Essential	Desirable	How Measured
Qualifications
Minimum of GCSE Grade C in both English and Maths	Y		F,C
Domestic Energy Assessor and Retrofit Assessor qualification	Y		F,C
Member of a Trustmark accredited scheme	Y
Specialist knowledge and experience
Previous experience as a Retrofit Assessor or Coordinator	Y		F,I
Experience of supporting and assisting individuals from vulnerable communities	Y		F,I
Knowledge of the housing sector	Y		F,I
Awareness of Social Value		Y	F,I
Health and Safety awareness	Y
Practical and Intellectual Skills
Ability to work on own initiative, planning work schedules and working time	Y		F,I
Computer literate	Y		F,I
Highly organised and self motivated	Y		I
Aware of lone working practices	Y		F,I
Good inter-personal skills to ensure sound communications with clients, customers, and internal staff.	Y		F,I
Polite and customer focussed	Y
Personal Circumstances
Ability to work with minimal supervision	Y		I
Emotional Resilience	Y
Ability to work within a team structure	Y		I
Full, clean driving licence	Y
Flexible (some weekend and evening work may be required)		Y
Equality
Appreciation of equal opportunities in the workplace	Y		F,I
Understanding of importance of Welsh Language Standards and culture.	Y		F,I
Ability to communicate in Welsh		Y	F,I

HOW ASSESSED: F= Application Form , I = Interview , C = Certificate 

How to apply

All applications are to be submitted by email to victoria@cydinnovation.com and strictly no agency calls or agency CV submissions.