Lead Solar Installer

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A solar energy company in Bristol is seeking a lead installer with over 5 years of experience in solar installation or related fields. You will be responsible for overseeing installation projects, ensuring safety compliance, and leading a team. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £60K, profit share, training budget, and a supportive work environment focusing on the UK's clean energy transition.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Profit share scheme

Pension

Company van and fuel card

Training budget

Career development plans

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in solar installation or mechanical/electrical/construction installation.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Install solar panels on commercial properties.
• Lead a team to deliver high-quality installations.
• Prepare risk assessments and method statements.

Skills

Solar installation experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Digital skills

Job description

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• Solar PV or mechanical/electrical installation experience.
• High quality rooftop and ground mount solutions across the Bristol region.
• Friendly, growing team with strong values and ambitions.

Do you have solar installation experience? If not, do you have other mechanical, electrical or construction experience and are keen to take advantage of full training? We are 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. They are dedicated to accelerating the UK's transition to clean energy, reducing customer costs, and future-proofing energy solutions.

What skills you'll be needing

• Ideally 5+ years experience in solar installation or a mechanical, electrical or construction 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 will be involved in all stages of an installation project, from inception to completion, including project planning and preparing risk assessments and method statements. You will need to have led a team onsite delivering high-quality installations, communicating effectively in a calm, approachable, and professional manner. Your tasks will include assessing locations for suitability, measuring and marking out installation areas, preparing surfaces, mounting and installing solar panels, maintaining accurate records of 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 are 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. The package includes 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

If this role sounds appealing, please send your CV now for more information.

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