Domestic Solar PV Installation Engineer - Chatham

Good Energy Group; Chatham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Birthday day off

Annual bonus

Stay away bonus

Life assurance

Company van

Uniform and PPE

Tools provided

Gym discounts

Health cash plan

Discounts on services

Job summary

Good Energy Group is seeking a Domestic Solar PV Installation Engineer to join our Kent-based team in Chatham. You will install solar PV systems for commercial and residential properties, work outdoors in all weather, and travel to multiple sites.

This hands-on role requires experience in PV installations or roofing, working at heights, a full driver’s license, and CSCS (or willingness to train). Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in PV Installations or Roofing
• CSCS card desirable (training available)
• Full driver’s license required
• Able to pass Enhanced DBS check

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, tidy, and organised work site
• Assist with unloading deliveries and moving materials
• Perform general labouring duties as required
• Work independently, showing initiative and self-motivation
• Collaborate with the team and communicate effectively
• Be reliable and punctual, ensuring tasks are completed on time
• Stay organised and efficient in your work
• Demonstrate strong literacy and numeracy skills
• Meet the physical demands of the job
• Be adaptable and open to learning new skills

Skills

PV installations

Roofing

Working at heights

CSCS card training

Full driver’s license

DBS check

Job description

Domestic Solar PV Installation Engineer - Chatham

Application Deadline: 28 September 2026

Department: Solar Team - Field Based

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Kent, South East

Reporting To: Tom Hillyar

Compensation: £30,000 - £40,000 / year

Description

No day will be the same - here are some of the highlights

We’re looking for a highly motivated Solar Installer to join our fast-growing team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in delivering high-quality Solar PV installations for both commercial and residential properties.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to build a career within a company that completes a significant number of installations every year, allowing you to make a real impact and establish yourself in the industry.

As a hands-on, physically demanding role, we’re seeking candidates with experience in Solar PV or Roofing. You’ll be working outdoors in all weather conditions, often at heights, so physical fitness and a readiness to tackle challenges are essential.

• Maintain a clean, tidy, and organised work site
• Assist with unloading deliveries and moving materials
• Perform general labouring duties as required
• Work independently, showing initiative and self-motivation
• Collaborate with the team and communicate effectively
• Be reliable and punctual, ensuring tasks are completed on time
• Stay organised and efficient in your work
• Demonstrate strong literacy and numeracy skills
• Meet the physical demands of the job
• Be adaptable and open to learning new skills

What you'll need to succeed

We're on the lookout for a confident and motivated Solar PV Installer or Roofer with hands-on experience to join our growing team. If you’re someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys working at heights, and takes a proactive approach to getting the job done, we want to hear from you!

You’ll love being part of a collaborative team, where working together to achieve great results is key. Whether you’re installing solar PV systems or taking on roofing tasks, your expertise will help drive the success of our projects.

While a CSCS card is desirable, we’re happy to support you in getting this certification if you don’t already have one. All you’ll need is a full driver’s license and your own transport, as this role involves travelling to multiple sites.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing company and team that’s making a real impact in the renewable energy sector. If you're passionate about career growth, development, and being part of something meaningful, we’d love to have you on board!

Essentials:

• Experience in PV Installations or Roofing
• Confident with working at heights
• CSCS card (or happy to train towards it)
• Full driver’s license
• Able to pass an Enhanced DBS check

Basic hours are Monday – Friday 08:00-16:00 but must be happy to do additional hours and overnight stays away as required.

Benefits you can rely on

• Holiday: 25 days holiday and bank holidays, rising to 29 with long service recognition. Plus a gifted day off for your birthday and the option to buy more twice a year.
• Annual bonus: bonus scheme to recognise and reward your hard work.
• Stay away: £50 a night stay away bonus, as well as a £25 day food allowance when staying away.
• Life assurance: 6% cash lump sum for your family or next of kin — giving you peace of mind.
• Company van: with fuel card for business use for electricians and team leaders. For roofers and trainees, travel provided from office hub to different sites.
• Fully provided uniform and PPE.
• Fully provided tools.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Health: Employer funded Health Cash Plan, being able to claim back on expenses such as prescriptions, massages, dentist etc.
• Savings: Discounts across our services and products, including renewable energy, solar panels, battery storage and heat pumps.
• Ethical Pension with Aviva: Good Energy offers an ethical pension plan provided by Aviva, with employer-matched contributions up to 7.5% of your base salary.