Renewable energy giant targets the Isle of Man in recruitment drive
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A global renewable energy giant is launching a recruitment drive on the Isle of Man for specialist tradesmen.
German owned Stiebel Eltron, whose UK head office is in Merseyside, is one of the world’s biggest manufacturers of sustainable energy heating products including heat pumps and solar panels. Heat pumps extract energy from the air, ground or water to produce hot water and heating for a property.
Stiebel Eltron’s UK managing director Mark McManus said the firm wants to increase activity in the Isle of Man and recruit specialist installers. These include heating engineers, electrical contractors, plumbing contractors and heating and ventilation specialists.
This ramping up of activity comes after a Stiebel Eltron heat pump was installed in the Isle of Man’s first true eco home, Curlew House, The Garey in Lezayre. Mr McManus said that the work on Curlew House saw a rise in interest for green technology on the island, which is why Merseyside based Stiebel Eltron would like a strong base of installers in the Isle of Man.
“Stiebel Eltron is one of the world’s leading innovators in renewable energy products,” he said. “We can offer installers help, support and training in the micro-generation sector. Being near Liverpool we have strong transport links to the Isle of Man, so we are easily accessible. Also, through our new five star installer package we can offer top class installers the best possible package of training, financial incentives and technical support in return for using our products.”
The five star package, the System Partner Programme (SESP), comes with eye catching benefits such as improving the warranty on heat pumps from two to seven years. Installers also receive a free version of Stiebel Eltron’s heat pump navigator computer software. The navigator examines 40,000 different options before giving architect standard advice on the most efficient green energy heating system.
Mr McManus is keen for installers to see what Stiebel Eltron can offer them. “We know it is tough for installers to win business in the current climate,” he said. “But we would like to speak to specialist tradesmen and see how we can work in partnership together and for the installer to take advantage of the extra-help we are willing to offer in return for using a Stiebel Eltron heat pump.”
For further information on becoming an installer partner to Stiebel Eltron contact Mark McManus: 0151 346 2300, email: mark.mcmanus@stiebel-eltron.co.uk
