Solar PV Labourer

Eco2Solar; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 33 days

Pension scheme

Wellness benefit

Holiday purchase scheme

Cycle to work

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Eco2Solar is hiring a Solar PV Labourer to support installers with the safe and efficient installation of Solar PV systems. You will gain hands-on experience, learn about GSE and Viridian systems, and work to high safety and quality standards.

You'll be part of a team, assist with tools and materials, maintain a tidy site, and may travel for occasional overnight stays. This role suits a practical, diligent individual eager to grow in renewable energy.

Qualifications

• Hands-on, reliable and hardworking with good communication.
• Willing to work outdoors and at heights.
• Team player committed to high safety standards.
• Eager to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Support installers with safe, efficient installation of Solar PV systems.
• Assist with tools, equipment and materials; keep site safe and tidy.
• Learn GSE and Viridian systems; participate in training.
• Occasional nights away may be required.
• Follow manufacturer instructions for installations.

Skills

Hands-on

Reliable

Teamwork

Communication

Outdoor work

Height work

Job description

Solar PV Labourer

Location: Live with 45mins travel from Yorkshire

Salary: £26,500 FTE plus benefits

Hours: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week

At Eco2Solar, we're leading the change toward a cleaner, greener future, we're passionate about making renewable power accessible, affordable, and sustainable for everyone. Our people are at the heart of our success -We have an exciting opportunity for a Solar PV Labourer to join our team and develop their skills within the renewable energy industry.

About the role

As a Solar PV Labourer, you'll support experienced installers with the safe and efficient installation of Solar PV systems. You'll gain hands‑on experience, develop technical skills and learn about GSE and Viridian systems while working to high safety and quality standards.

You'll assist with tools, equipment and materials, help maintain a safe and tidy site, work as part of the installation team and take part in ongoing training. Occasional nights away from home may be required.

About you

You are a hands-on, reliable and hardworking individual looking to develop your skills within the Solar PV industry. You'll be a strong team player with good communication skills, attention to detail and a positive attitude. You'll be comfortable working outdoors and at heights and willing to learn and develop new skills. A good work ethic, willingness to take direction and commitment to doing a job to a high standard are essential, as you'll work closely with experienced installers to ensure every installation is completed safely and efficiently.

Balanced Scorecard

• 1st fix installation of back plates and battens
  
  
  
  • Detail: Installation of all back plates, additional battens, fixing clamps to ensure all items are installed to each relevant manufacturer's instructions
  
  
  • % Of Time Spent: 45%
  
  
  • Frequency: Weekly
  
  
  • Measured Outcome: Achieve 20 to 25 panels installations per day
  
  
  
  


• 1st fix installation of Solar PV panels
  
  
  
  • Detail: Installation of solar PV panels, ensuring all panels are correctly linked together with no trapped cables and all panels secured into place and double checked
  
  
  • % Of Time Spent: 45%
  
  
  • Frequency: Weekly
  
  
  • Measured Outcome: Achieve 20 to 25 panels installations per day
  
  
  
  


• Non-standard installation
  
  
  
  • Detail: The installation of large non standard arrays will require each system being installed to the manufactures instructions. Large arrays may require multi-day planning and occasional overnight stays
  
  
  • % Of Time Spent: 5%
  
  
  • Frequency: As and when
  
  
  • Measured Outcome: 100% of large non-standard arrays installed in line with manufacturer instructions and relevant standards.be required from time to time
  
  
  
  


• DC Voltage reading and the correct completion of all forms
  
  
  
  • Detail: DC voltage reading is essential to be shown for all installation, along with correctly completing all device magic & field aware forms
  
  
  • % Of Time Spent: 5%
  
  
  • Frequency: Daily
  
  
  • Measured Outcome: 100% completed DC and forms, any issues must be highlighted straight away
  
  
  
  

What we offer

You will be joining a highly reputable and growing company who have a real passion for sustainability, eco systems and delivering a first-class service to their customers. We're offering a competitive salary, along with:

• 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays and a further day for your birthday)


• Contributory pension scheme


• Monthly wellness benefit


• Access to the holiday purchase scheme


• Cycle to work scheme


• A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your life-style.

Standards of Expectation, Behaviours & Values

• Displays a positive, can-do attitude, turns a negative into a positive.


• Focuses on results and achievement of tasks.


• Role Model in 'own job', 'leads by example'.


• Live and breathe our values every day: Excellence, Fairness, Innovation and Trust.