Solar Panel Installer

SRG Recruitment; Worthing; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van provided for work-related travel

Job summary

SRG Recruitment is seeking a Solar PV Engineer to install, commission and maintain solar PV systems across residential and commercial properties in West Sussex. The role involves on-site work, working at height and coordinating with electricians and roofing teams.

A practical, safety-conscious engineer with relevant electrical qualifications is preferred. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality installations, provide excellent customer service, and travel to sites within the region.

Qualifications

• Proven experience installing solar PV panels.
• Strong practical roofing and construction skills.
• Experience on domestic and/or commercial solar installations.
• Understanding of height safety and relevant health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an installation team.
• Good communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Electrical qualifications and solar PV training are desirable, particularly for roles involving electrical connections, testing and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Install solar PV panels on domestic and commercial properties, including on-roof and in-roof systems.
• Fit mounting rails, roof brackets, panels and associated equipment across tiled, slate and flat roofs.
• Work safely at height, following risk assessments, method statements and site safety procedures.
• Install and secure cabling, inverters and battery storage components where appropriately qualified.
• Carry out installation checks, fault finding and commissioning activities within the scope of your qualifications.
• Coordinate with electricians, roofing teams, project managers and customers.
• Supervise junior installers where required and ensure work meets quality standards.
• Maintain accurate installation records and report any technical issues.
• Provide professional customer service and keep clients informed of progress.

Skills

Solar PV install

Roofing

Solar installations

Height safety

Independent work

Communication

Organisation

Problem solving

UK driving licence

Electrical quals

Solar PV training

Job description

Solar PV Engineer / Solar Panel Installer

Location: West Sussex, England

Salary: £40,000-£50,000 per annum

Full-time
Permanent
Field-based

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Solar PV Installation Engineer to join our growing team in West Sussex. You will be responsible for installing, commissioning and maintaining solar photovoltaic (PV) systems across residential and commercial properties. This role is ideal for a practical, safety-conscious engineer with experience in solar panel installation, electrical systems and working at height. The successful candidate will take pride in delivering high-quality installations and excellent customer service.

Key responsibilities

• Install solar PV panels on domestic and commercial properties, including on-roof and in-roof systems.
• Fit mounting rails, roof brackets, panels and associated equipment across tiled, slate and flat roofs.
• Work safely at height, following risk assessments, method statements and site safety procedures.
• Install and secure cabling, inverters and battery storage components where appropriately qualified.
• Carry out installation checks, fault finding and commissioning activities within the scope of your qualifications.
• Coordinate with electricians, roofing teams, project managers and customers.
• Supervise junior installers where required and ensure work meets quality standards.
• Maintain accurate installation records and report any technical issues.
• Provide professional customer service and keep clients informed of progress.

Skills and experience required

• Proven experience installing solar PV panels.
• Strong practical roofing and construction skills.
• Experience working on domestic and/or commercial solar installations.
• Good understanding of working-at-height safety and relevant health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an installation team.
• Good communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Relevant electrical qualifications and solar PV training are desirable, particularly for roles involving electrical connections, testing and commissioning.

Van provided for work-related travel. Monday to Friday, full-time