Lead Solar Roofer

Ganymede Solutions Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Tools provided

Holiday entitlement

Birthday holiday

Flexible benefits

Career development

Job summary

Ganymede Energy is seeking a Lead Solar Roofer to head a two-person team delivering first-fix Solar PV installations on new-build housing across the UK. You will act as the on-site lead, coordinating with planners, supervisors and the operations team to ensure safety and high-quality workmanship.

The role requires at least 3 years of Solar PV installation experience, roofing and mounting system knowledge, and strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years installing Solar PV systems.
• Experience on roofs and installing solar mounting systems.
• Experience leading or supervising a small installation team.
• Good understanding of working at height and health and safety requirements.
• Ability to read technical drawings, site plans and installation instructions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a two-person team to deliver New-build Solar PV installations safely and efficiently.
• Identify and complete remedial works where required.
• Provide guidance, training and support to your team member.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, health and safety and customer service.

Skills

Team leadership

Health & safety

Read drawings

Communication

Job description

Lead Solar Roofer

About Us

Ganymede Energy has partnered with the UK's largest and most successful Solar PV installation company, powered by a market leading energy supplier, to recruit an experienced Lead Solar Roofer. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing renewable energy business and play a key role in delivering high-quality Solar PV installations across new-build housing developments.

You'll lead a two-person installation team on unoccupied domestic properties, taking responsibility for the delivery of Solar PV projects while supporting and developing the installer working alongside you.

The Role

As a Lead Solar Roofer, you'll be responsible for leading your team through the 1st fix installations of Solar PV systems. You'll act as the main point of contact on site, working closely with planners, supervisors and the wider operations team to ensure projects are delivered to the required high standards.

Your daily responsibilities will include:

• Leading a two-person team to deliver New-build Solar PV installations safely and efficiently.
• Identifying and completing remedial works where required.
• Providing guidance, training and support to your team member.
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship, health and safety and customer service.

The Package

• Basic Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
• Hours: Monday - Friday, 40 Hours Per Week
• Resources: Company van, fuel card, and all necessary tools provided.
• Holiday: 33 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays and an additional day for your birthday
• Flexibility: Access to a holiday purchase scheme and wider flexible benefits
• Development: Opportunity to develop your career within the growing renewable energy sector

The Ideal Candidate

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• At least 3 years' experience installing Solar PV systems.
• Previous experience working on roofs and installing solar mounting systems.
• Experience leading or supervising a small installation team.
• Good understanding of working at height and health and safety requirements.
• Ability to read technical drawings, site plans and installation instructions.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation