Solar PV Installer

Valoris Group; Wadebridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent contract

Travel opportunities nationwide

Job summary

Valoris Group is recruiting Renewable Energy Engineers / Solar PV Installers for projects across the UK. The role involves hands-on installations, maintenance, and working with experienced teams to ensure high-quality solar installations.

Ideal candidates will have solar PV experience or a strong background in roofing or construction, plus a valid driving licence. You should be flexible to travel and stay away from home as required by projects.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in renewable energy, roofing or general construction.
• A full driving licence is essential.
• Willingness to travel nationwide and stay away from home.
• Evening and weekend work when projects require it.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work closely with installation teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation of solar PV systems.
• Support planned maintenance and operational work on existing installations.
• Work with engineers and installation teams to complete projects safely and efficiently.
• Follow site instructions, installation processes and health and safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate work records and communicate progress to the team.
• Deliver a high standard of workmanship across every project.

Skills

Renewable energy experience

Roofing or construction background

Good communication

Organisational skills

Willing to travel nationwide

Full driving licence

Tools

CSCS card

MEWP training

Telehandler qualification

Working at Height training

Job description

Renewable Energy Engineer / Solar PV Installer

Location: Cornwall base, with projects across the UK
Salary: Highly competitive, with scope to match or improve your current salary depending on experience
Employment Type: Permanent

Build your career in renewable energy

Valoris Group is recruiting Renewable Energy Engineers / Solar PV Installers on behalf of an established renewable energy business.

This is an opportunity to put your practical skills to work on solar projects across the UK, joining an experienced team delivering installations and keeping renewable energy systems performing at their best.

Whether you already have solar PV experience or bring a strong background in roofing or construction, we would like to hear from you.

The Opportunity

You will support the installation, operation and maintenance of solar PV systems at sites nationwide. The work offers variety, hands‑on involvement and the opportunity to broaden your experience within the renewable energy sector.

This role involves regular working away from home. You will need to be comfortable travelling across the UK and working flexibly around project requirements, including evenings and weekends where necessary.

What You Will Be Doing

• Assisting with the installation of solar PV systems.
• Supporting planned maintenance and operational work on existing installations.
• Working closely with engineers and installation teams to complete projects safely and efficiently.
• Following site instructions, installation processes and health and safety procedures.
• Maintaining accurate work records and communicating progress to the wider team.
• Delivering a high standard of workmanship across every project.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience in renewable energy, roofing or general construction.
• A practical approach and pride in the quality of your work.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• A methodical, accurate approach to completing tasks.
• Flexibility to travel nationwide and regularly stay away from home.
• Availability for evening and weekend work when projects require it.
• A full driving licence.

Useful Skills and Qualifications

The following would strengthen your application, although they are not essential:

• Previous solar PV installation experience.
• Asbestos Awareness.
• Telehandler qualification.
• MEWP categories 3a and 3b.
• Working at Height training.
• Manual Handling training.
• Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace.
• CSCS card.

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary reflecting your skills and experience.
• Permanent employment within the renewable energy sector.
• Varied projects across the UK.
• Experience across both solar installation and ongoing maintenance.
• The opportunity to contribute your roofing or construction skills to renewable energy projects.