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Renewables Recruitment

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Renewables Recruitment

You harness nature.
We connect talent.


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Supplying the Renewable Energy talent needed to achieve net-zero. For expert energy recruitment, Just Add Kelly.

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Kelly Renewables is our specialist business unit focused entirely on the recruitment needs of the Renewable Energy industry. We’re committed to the net-zero 2030 ambitions of a greener tomorrow and are proud of our tenure supplying talent to the renewables industry since 2009. Whether your company is focused on sustainable energy generation or innovative clean tech, we’re here to help you recruit for a better world.

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Talent

Partnering with Kelly Renewables grants you access to the best candidates. We offer exceptional service, recruitment expertise and industry knowledge.

Navigating the Talent Landscape

Struggling to find the right talent? Don’t let talent gaps hinder your progress. We bridge the skills divide and drive innovation in Renewable Energy.

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We reach a broader network of candidates through proactive sourcing strategies powered by the latest technologies and AI.

Elevating Recruitment Excellence

With market insights and a personalised approach, we deliver exceptional recruitment performance, boasting above-market-average time to hire and candidate acceptance rates. 

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The combined Mega Wattage of offshore wind farm projects we have placed talent in

45 years

The combined experience of our renewable energy recruitment team

24+

How many years we have been supplying talent into the Renewables industry

8 OEMs

The number of global renewable OEMs that trust Kelly with their recruitment.

Solutions


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  • Permanent Hires

    Blue-collar? White-collar? Our expert energy and infrastructure recruitment teams are all about green-collar jobs. Our deep understanding of the industry means we know what transferable skills you need for a sustainable hiring strategy. From thorough assessments and targeted sourcing strategies to rigorous screening and seamless onboarding, we provide end-to-end support, ensuring our clients secure the best talent. 

  • Temporary and Contracting Staffing

    We handle the entire process, from candidate selection and placement to payroll administration and ongoing support. Our goal is to provide seamless temporary and contracting staffing solutions that meet our client's specific requirements, allowing them to flexibly scale their workforce and complete critical projects in energy infrastructure. From one temp to a full recruitment tender, our experts know exactly how to source the manpower you need to keep projects on time and within budget. 

  • Independent Contracting

    Lack of PAYE employees causing you pain? We take pride in attracting top independent contracting talent in the renewables industry. Through targeted advertising, referrals, and direct sourcing, we reach a wide range of highly skilled professionals who have chosen to work independently. We thoroughly assess their technical skills, industry knowledge, and track record to ensure they can deliver the required results. IC staff are the perfect addition to any brownfield, greenfield, retrofit or EPC project. 

  • Project-Based Workforce Solutions

    Our project-based workforce solution begins with a thorough assessment of our clients' project requirements, including the desired skill sets, experience levels, and project duration. We work closely with clients to understand their goals, budget, and timeline, enabling us to create a customised workforce plan.

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Our clients say about us


“The high level of quality and reliable services provided by Kelly Services gives us peace of mind when we know HSE and employee wellbeing is the priority – the rest is a bonus for us”

Supplier Account Manager

Large Wind Turbine Manufacturer.

I have worked with Kelly for many years over several companies and they are my go to recruiters. The quality of the people that they have put in front of our team have been excellent and have achieved great results in some very short deadline. A lot of company time has been saved by Kelly selecting perfect fit candidates 

Head of Technical Services

Wind, Solar & O&M Global Renewables Developer


Areas of Expertise


Energy Infrastructure

  • Engineering

  • O&M

  • Construction

  • Logistics

  • QHSE

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Asset Development

  • Consultancy

  • Asset and Investment Management

  • Project Development

  • Procurement

  • Design

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Support Functions

  • Marketing

  • Sales Administration

  • Human Resources

  • Accounting/Finance

  • IT

  • Occupational Health

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Our Sectors


DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL PV

DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL PV

ON AND OFFSHORE WIND

ON AND OFFSHORE WIND

FLOATING WIND

FLOATING WIND

GREEN HYDROGEN

BIOMASS AND ANAEROBIC DIGESTION

BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS (BESS)

DISTRICT HEAT

COMBINED HEAT AND POWER (CHP)

GRID INFRASTRUCTURE

DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL PV

ON AND OFFSHORE WIND

Case Studies


VATTENFALL

SEM ENERGY
SEM ENERGY

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STIMWELL
STIMWELL

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POWER CIRCLE
POWER CIRCLE

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ARMSTRONG CAPITAL
ARMSTRONG CAPITAL

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The face behind our Renewables recruitment

Annwen Adams, Business Development Manager


“Sustainability and the environment have always been a passion of mine, having grown up in the idyllic scenery of the Welsh countryside. As a student, I chose to study Environmental theory and eco-criticism as part of both my Master’s and Undergraduate theses which opened my eyes to the importance of renewable energy.


Being part of Kelly Renewables means I spend every day supporting the companies that are making a positive impact on our planet’s wellbeing. Putting the people to work who help manage and mitigate climate change is one of the many reasons I am proud to work for Kelly Services. Get in touch today to see how we can start optimizing your hiring strategy."

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What's Happening


by Annwen Adams 09 Dec, 2022
Hosted at the ICC Newport, Renewable UK gathered policymakers, government officials and some of the most innovative and esteemed developers of renewable energy generation in one conference. If you couldn’t attend, don’t fret, we have the low-down on the top topics covered. From supply chain and infrastructure limitations to the illusive Crown Estate FLOW Leasing round 4, the scope of the event was far-reaching. The current leasing of 4GW is the tip of the iceberg of the potential for floating offshore, marine, and onshore wind and solar projects in Wales. TwinHub project winner Hexicon were present on the “Getting the Technology Right” panel. Benjamin King, the UK Development Manager for Hexicon spoke in depth about the dedication required to secure leasing for FLOW projects in the UK. Graham Foster, CTO at Marine Power Systems didn’t hold back from tackling the difficult topics of the limitations of current infrastructure in South Wales. To deliver the potential 40GW of capacity in the Celtic Sea, serious investment is needed, which was covered excellently in the “Supply chain – how do we make sure Wales gets its fair share of the action and how do we ensure there are local benefits?” panel. Skills shortage was a consistent theme across the panel discussions. Many representatives wondered what was needed to attract the right talent to these projects, with ever-increasing industry demand. It’s not surprising that many students who walk the halls of Welsh Universities, end up staying long past their hat and gown ceremonies of graduation. But the lure of the Celtic Sea azure for current students isn’t enough, with limited social infrastructure; schools, hospitals and housing, a long-term lens is needed. Pant-y-Wal was the first Welsh Wind farm to have been staffed by Kelly in 2013 and since then we have delivered the skilled talent and graduate programs needed for our PV, Wind and Tidal clients. A personal highlight for me was getting to spend some quality time with Veronica Maxted, the Head of Renewables for the UK division. RS Components has recently applied for SLL Loan totalling £400m to deliver against their 2021 “For a Better World 2030 ESG action plan”. The action plan encompasses their commitment to net zero in their direct operations by 2030 and an increased gender diversity of their leadership (40% by 2030). You can read more about the action plan here . If you are looking for more information on our Renewables vertical, visit our Renewables page by clicking this link.
by Annwen Adams 01 Jan, 2022
We all know that familiar feeling of rushing to the nearest garage, 10 minutes before close just to fill the car with enough petrol for the following morning’s commute. In reality, handling a petrol pump is the only manual task you have ever associated with the use of fossil fuels. We’ve become so accustomed to our gas and electric being available at the flick of a switch (unless you’re an eco-conscious goddess), that the process of heating our homes has become wildly disassociated with the consumption of fossil fuels. With rising sea levels and an ever-warming planet, alternative ‘green’ energy sources are the only option to sustain the planet as we know it. The UK hopes to lead in its green efforts by achieving “net-zero” emissions by 2050 , with renewable energy sources like wind, water and solar power the key to achieving a greener future. So far, the UK has been impressive in its efforts. In fact, renewable electricity outpaced its fossil fuel generation for the first time in 2020, making it a record year for renewable energy in the UK! While this can be due in large to the growing presence of Wind Farms across the UK, there’s no doubt that the lack of travel amidst the global pandemic has had a major impact on fossil fuel consumption also. I mean, think about the lack of flights, work commutes and office electricity output since early 2020. Yikes. If the UK is to meet the 2023-2027 ‘carbon budget’ target set by the CCC, the government needs to dig even deeper into renewable energy sources (and their pockets). Lead author of the Drax Electric Insights report, Iain Staffell said : “The next steps we must take towards a net-zero power system will be more challenging – driving out the last sources of fossil carbon will require us to go beyond just having more wind and solar power”. This will involve taking a further look at technologies such as hydrogen and bioenergy. Basically, we need to act and act fast. With Boris Johnson’s promise to power every home in the UK with offshore wind energy by 2030, we are on the cusp of a job-soaring ‘solar coaster’ , similar to that of the early 2010s when mainstream solar power was first introduced. The net-zero emission plan is hoped to create “hundreds of thousands, if not millions of jobs” with an investment of £160m in manufacturing the next generation of turbines and floating windmills. What does this mean for you? Growing businesses within the renewable space need talent. Within the last decade, Kelly has supported clean energy projects worldwide. We can provide you with the innovative recruits you need to harness natural energy and reach the UK's 2050 carbon-neutral goal. Curious to learn more about what we do; how we can connect you to talent within Renewables? Click here .
by Annwen Adams 14 Apr, 2021
The online amazon-era has encouraged an insatiable societal appetite for consumption. Habits form the version of ourselves that define who we are, going unnoticed until someone points them out, to which we react with hyper-consciousness in the days following (I type trying not to stick my tongue out of my mouth in concentration). For me, common habits include reaching for a reusable bag as I walk out the front door, or rinsing a yoghurt pot before chucking it in the recycling bin. It seems that in a world facing rising sea temperatures and melting icecaps, habits have naturally become environmentally focused. Is that it? Will my meticulously washed plastic containers come together to form some sort of world-renewal plastic machine? Does my vegetarian lifestyle eradicate the depletion of natural resources? Despite recognising my newish habits as a step in the right direction, the harsh reality is that my die-hard eco-conscious choices have minimal effect on the revival of our planet. Sure, every small step makes a difference, but real change requires widespread action. With the World Meteorological Organisation and British Met Office recently warning that the world may temporarily breach the 1.5 Celsius mark within the next five years, further action is needed. 65% of consumers now demand greater responsibility from companies with regard to environmental action. The lack of air pollution because of the Covid-19 pandemic, provided societies across the globe with a glimpse into what a greener future could look like, and larger organisations are profiting from consumer habits. The benefits of organisations going green: Environmentally conscious consumers sit within the employment team of every organisation. Aligning with employee views will result in improved recruitment and staff retention . Employees will feel safer working for green businesses as there will be a healthier work environment. Green companies and brands are typically more appealing to consumers, therefore an enhanced environmental brand image may increase competitive advantage within the market. Switching to ‘smart energy’ practices and utilising methods such as energy conservation, recycling, solar power and reduced water usage helps to keep costs down. Organisation situated within the ‘green’ space leaves them open to better investment opportunities. Becoming a green business and relying on sustainable products will not only reduce costs but will also ensure long-term growth. Already, some of the globe’s key players have begun implementing green initiatives to benefit from the brand image and monetary advantages attached to being 'green' (not the Kermit kind). Disney is working to reduce the indirect greenhouse gas emissions they emit through the reduction of electrical consumption at their facilities, while Amazon’s very own Jeff Bezos has pledged $10 billion to fight climate change. We’ve even witnessed an attitude shift within the quick-service restaurant industry. McDonald's have made us resent the plastic straw, while Starbucks coffee cups have come to resemble the fall of mankind. Don't get me wrong, I'll keep rinsing those yoghurt pots. Developing raisin-like fingers for the sake of my minuscule contribution to a better world. My actions feel worth it knowing that wider organisational change is happening too, this is where a noticeable impact will develop from. The proof is in the uptake. Is your organisation set to be part of the change? In a world where technology continues to develop and business goals align to making money moves and saving the planet, having the right team behind you is key. While you focus on essential business activities, the dedicated recruitment team at Kelly will search for the worlds next best innovators to join your organisation. If you're preparing for a green future and searching for the talent to keep the momentum going, Click here to find out more about what we do at Kelly.
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