Solar Installation - Team Leader

Certas Energy UK Ltd; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider seeks a Solar Installations Team Leader in Reading. In this role, you will lead solar PV installation teams, ensuring high safety and quality standards. You will liaise with clients and manage project deliveries. Candidates must have extensive solar PV installation experience, demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, and be confident in working at height. The position offers flexible working hours, with a pay rate of £18.00 per hour for 42.5 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Must be a driver with own vehicle.
• Confident working at height.
• Strong safety record and consistent installation quality.
• Demonstrated leadership capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead Solar PV installation teams.
• Manage site safety and quality assurance.
• Liaise with clients and Operations.
• Ensure project delivery.

Skills

Extensive experience across various solar PV systems installations

Confident in installing solar panels independently

Ability to read technical drawings

Skilled in fault finding

Strong understanding of AC/DC methodology

Education

IPAF

CSCS + Working at Height

Tools

SolarEdge

Multimeter

Job description

About us!

We are Centreco The largest commercial and industrial rooftop solar installer in the UK.

Centreco is a trusted UK provider of solar and renewable energy solutions, helping businesses reduce energy costs, lower carbon emissions, and become more resilient.

Solar Installations Team Leader Tier 3

Rate : £18 : 00 per hour 42.5hrs per week

Candidates must live within the Reading area.

Flexible working nationally with regular overnight stays based on projects circa 4 nights a week (expensed).

Core purpose of role

Lead Solar PV installation teams, manage site safety and quality assurance, liaise with clients and Operations and ensure project delivery.

Experience Requirement

• Extensive experience across various solar PV systems installations.
• Demonstrated ability to install independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be a driver with own vehicle.
• Confident working at height.

Technical Skills & Competencies

• Competent in panel layout and string design interpretation.
• Confident in installing solar panels independently.
• Ability to read technical drawings, roof plans and cable routing diagrams.
• Understanding of mounting kit types (flat roof, trapezoidal steel, pitched roof systems)
• Able to square roofs, locate inverters and plan DC cable routes.
• Skilled in fault finding, including : Identifying dead strings. Diagnosing stringing issues. Understanding root causes of DC underperformance.
• Competent in MC4 crimping and DC cable termination.
• Skilled in multimeter use for DC string testing.
• Understanding of fire safety requirements for solar PV.

Mandatory Training & Certifications

• IPAF.
• CSCS + Working at Height.
• Manual Handling.
• Asbestos Awareness.
• Harness Training.
• First Aid (as required).
• Completion of all Elevate Tier 1 modules & competency sign-off.

Pre-requisites

• Strong safety record and consistent installation quality.
• Demonstrated leadership capability.

Leadership & Management Competencies

• Ability to delegate tasks effectively based on capability.
• Ability to coach and develop Tier 1 and Tier 2 installers.
• Conduct toolbox talks (contractor-only and client-facing).
• Skilled in conflict resolution and managing on-site pressures.
• Ability to enforce safety requirements professionally.

Technical & Operational Competencies

• Strong understanding of AC / DC methodology to support electricians and coordinate tasks.
• Ability to adjust panel layouts and string designs on site.
• Working knowledge of SolarEdge or similar systems for layout / string design modifications.
• Competent in reviewing as-built drawings to confirm installation accuracy.
• Ability to ensure all commissioning documentation, photos and evidence are captured.
• Proficient in conducting QA checks, snagging review and final sign-off.
• Ability to create or modify site-level RAMS when unexpected variations occur.

Safety & Compliance Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with CPP / RAMS and all safety controls.
• Conduct safety briefings and toolbox talks.
• Ability to stop the job and manage escalations.
• Lead incident reporting and near-miss documentation.

IT & Reporting Competencies

Capable of completing :

• Daily site reports.
• Weekly progress reports.
• Digital uploads of forms, photos and as-built documentation.
• Responsible for company vehicle compliance.
• Competent using digital tools (laptop, cloud forms, Microsoft office)

Client & Operations Communication

Provide daily client updates on :

• Progress
• Variations
• Delivery updates
• Site issues
• Liaise with Operations Manager regarding materials, layout changes and safety concerns
• Professionally represents business.