Lead Solar Installer

ADLIB; West of England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clean energy specialist in the Bristol area seeks a Lead Installer to manage the installation of solar panels on commercial properties. You'll lead a team, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and high-quality standards. Requires 5+ years of experience in solar or construction, strong leadership, and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary up to £60K, along with perks such as a profit share scheme and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Profit share scheme

Pension

Company van and fuel card

Training budget

Career development plans

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in solar installation or related field.
• Experience leading teams on construction sites.
• Valid driver’s licence required.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Install solar panels on commercial properties.
• Prepare project plans and risk assessments.
• Lead and manage onsite team during installations.
• Maintain records of work and materials used.

Skills

Solar installation experience

Team leadership experience

Time management skills

Communication skills

Digital skills

Job description

Do you have solar installation experience? If not, do you have other mechanical, electrical or construction 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. 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 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’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.