Roofer - North East

Octopus Energy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£30,000 basic salary

£2,500 annual bonus based on KPIs

Company vehicle

£25 weekly lunch allowance

Share options in Octopus Energy Group

Job summary

A renewable energy company based in the UK is looking for an experienced Roofer/Roofers mate to join their expanding Solar PV installation team. In this role, you will assist in various roofing tasks including material handling, cable installation, and collaborating with electricians. Candidates should have proven experience on slate or tile pitched roofs, knowledge of safety practices, and experience working at heights. This job offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and various perks that enhance your working experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Roofers labourer/Roofers mate.
• Experience working on slate/tile pitched roofs.
• Knowledge of roofing materials, techniques & safety practices.
• Experience working at height.

Responsibilities

• Movement & lifting of materials.
• Running cables/conduit.
• Grinding tiles.
• Waste removal.
• Assisting the Electrician in Solar installation.

Skills

Roofing materials knowledge

Safety practices

Experience working at height

Job description

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Help us make a big green dent in the universe. We're on a mission to drive the global renewable energy revolution, and we need loads more people to help us make our vision a reality. At Octopus Energy Services, we are executing a phenomenal growth plan using smart technology hardware to supply smart meters, low‑carbon technology such as solar panels, heat pumps, EV charging and other insulation to UK homes. We are building a UK‑wide team to help install our Solar PV across the nation, inspire and assist our customers, giving them the tools to fight climate change, whilst providing them with the highest level of customer service of which they deserve! We’re on the lookout for an experienced Roofer/Roofers mate to join our ever‑growing Solar PV installation team across the UK!

What you'll do

• Work includes but is not limited to: the movement & lifting of materials, running cables/conduit, grinding tiles, waste removal and assisting the Electrician in Solar installation.

What you'll need

• Proven experience as a Roofers labourer/Roofers mate.
• Experience working on slate/tile pitched roofs.
• Knowledge of roofing materials, techniques & safety practices.
• Experience working at height.

What we offer

• £30,000 basic salary & overtime available (+ London weighting if living within M25).
• Salary uplift upon completion of training & mentoring.
• £2,500 annual bonus based on KPIs.
• Company vehicle.
• £25 weekly lunch allowance.
• Share options in Octopus Energy Group.

Other perks

• Octopus Energy Group is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co‑owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about!
• Visit our UK perks hub: https://octopus.energy/octopus-employee-benefits/.

If this sounds like you, then we'd love to hear from you.

Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential.

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