Lead Solar Installer

ADLIB Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy specialist in Bristol is seeking a lead installer to oversee solar panel installations on commercial properties. Candidates should have significant experience in solar or mechanical/electrical installations, strong leadership skills, and commitment to safety. The role offers a salary up to £60K, profit sharing, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Profit share scheme

Pension

Company van and fuel card

Travel expenses

Training budget

Career development plans

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in solar installation or mechanical/electrical installation.
• Experience leading teams in a site environment.
• Strong attention to safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Install solar panels in line with safety regulations.
• Oversee all stages of installation projects.
• Lead a team onsite for high-quality installations.

Skills

Solar installation experience

Team leadership

Valid driver’s license

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Digital skills

Job description

Overview

Do you have solar installation experience? If not, do you have other mechanical, electrical experience and keen to take advantage of full training. We’re looking for someone with team leadership experience to join an ethical, quality-driven specialist working onsite on exciting projects (1kW to 4.5MW) across the Bristol area and beyond. They’re dedicated to accelerating the UK’s transition to clean energy, reducing customer costs and future-proofing their energy solutions.

What skills you’ll be needing

• Ideally 5+ years’ experience in solar installation or a mechanical, electrical installation role.
• Experience leading teams.
• Valid driver’s licence (required).
• Excellent time management and organisation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Strong digital skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to travel when required.

What you’ll be doing

As a lead installer you will be responsible for installing solar panels on commercial properties in line with safety regulations and standards. You’ll be involved in all stages of an installation project, from inception to completion, including project planning and preparing risk assessments and method statements. They’ll need you to have led a team onsite delivering high quality installations, communicating effectively in a calm, approachable and professional manner. You will be involved in assessing locations for suitability, measuring and marking out installation areas, preparing surfaces, mounting and installing solar panels, maintaining accurate records of completed work and materials used and testing the systems. This role is very much onsite and will require travel and flexibility.

What you’ll get in return for your talents

They’re offering the opportunity to join a growing, friendly and supportive team with a strong pipeline of projects aiding the UK’s transition to Net Zero. There’s a competitive salary (up to £60K), profit share scheme, pension, company van and fuel card, expenses for travel, training budget, team away days, career development plans and more.

What’s next

Like the sound of this role? Send in your CV now for more info.