Roofer (Solar-Ready) – Sussex

SERT Group Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading recruitment company as a Solar-Ready Roofer, where you’ll prepare roofs for solar panel installations and conduct critical roof inspections. This role offers excellent subcontractor rates from £180 to £350/day, supporting the transition to renewable energy with consistent work across Sussex. Ideal for skilled roofers looking to expand into the solar energy sector.

Benefits

Flexible CIS contract

Opportunity to gain experience in solar energy

Long-term projects

Ongoing support from a recruitment partner

Qualifications

• Experience in domestic or commercial roofing.
• Strong awareness of roof safety procedures.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Preparing roofs for solar panel installation.
• Conducting roof surveys and minor repairs.
• Diagnosing and resolving roof-related warranty issues.

Skills

Roof safety procedures

Roof inspections

Solar panel roof preparation

Tools

Tools

PPE

Job description

Looking for roofer jobs in Sussex with great pay, regular work, and opportunities in the fast-growing solar energy sector? Join our expanding mobile teams supporting solar panel installation projects across the South East.

We’re hiring skilled, reliable roofers to prepare rooftops for solar PV systems and carry out roof inspections and repairs on existing installations. This is an excellent opportunity for subcontractor roofers looking to move into renewable energy with consistent CIS-based work.

Your Role

As a Solar-Ready Roofer, your duties will include:

Preparing roofs for solar panel installation (mounting, flashing and sealing)

Conducting roof surveys, leak detection and minor repairs

Replacing cracked or missing roof tiles and making surfaces solar-ready

Diagnosing and resolving roof-related warranty issues

Maintaining safety and quality standards across all sites

What You’ll Need

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

Experience in domestic or commercial roofing

Strong awareness of roof safety procedures

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel locally

Your own tools, PPE and public liability insurance

Knowledge of solar panel roof preparation (preferred but not essential)

What We Offer

Excellent subcontractor rates: £180–£350/day, depending on scope and experience

Flexible CIS contract with regular work across Sussex and nearby counties

Opportunity to gain experience in the solar and renewable energy industry

Long-term projects and ongoing support from a trusted recruitment partner

Be part of the UK’s transition to clean, sustainable energy

Work with SERT – Renewable Energy & Roofing Jobs UK

SERT is a specialist recruitment company supplying skilled workers to the renewable energy, construction, and technical trades sectors. As the demand for solar-ready roofing continues to grow, we’re helping subcontractors secure roofing jobs with solar panel installation across the UK.

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