Solar Roofer

Workflow Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Workflow Recruitment is seeking an experienced Solar Panel Roofer to install solar panels on residential roofs across Bromley and surrounding areas. You will work closely with a qualified electrician, handling roofing and physical installation tasks.

Travel to projects beyond Bromley will be required when local work is quiet or surveys are pending. A strong focus on safety and precise, secure roof installations is essential for this hands-on contract role.

Qualifications

• Must have proven roofing experience.
• Comfortable working safely at height.
• Experience with residential pitched roofs.
• Willingness to travel to projects beyond the Bromley area.
• Previous solar PV or mounting-system installation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install solar panel mounting systems and panels on residential roofs.
• Complete roofing elements of each installation safely and accurately.
• Work from site plans and installation specifications.
• Protect roof coverings and maintain a weatherproof finish.
• Collaborate with the electrician responsible for electrical connections.
• Identify and report roofing or site issues that could affect the installation.
• Follow site-specific health and safety requirements.
• Travel to projects outside Bromley when required.

Skills

Roofing experience

Working at height

Residential pitched roofs

Travel for projects

Education

CSCS card

Construction-site certification

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Solar Panel Roofer

Location: Bromley and surrounding areas, with occasional travel further afield

Job type: Contract

Day rate: £260-£290 per day

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Solar Panel Roofer to install solar panels on residential roofs across Bromley and the surrounding area.

You will be paired with a qualified electrician who will complete all electrical work. Your responsibility will be limited to the roofing and physical installation aspects of each solar PV system.

Work will primarily be based around Bromley. Some travel further afield may be required when local projects are awaiting surveys or when workloads in the Bromley area are quieter.

Why this role matters

The Solar Panel Roofer will help ensure each system is installed securely, accurately and with proper care for the existing roof. This is a hands‑on contract opportunity offering a clear division between roofing and electrical responsibilities.

What you'll do

• Install solar panel mounting systems and panels on residential roofs.
• Complete the roofing elements of each installation safely and accurately.
• Work from site plans and installation specifications.
• Protect the roof covering and maintain a weatherproof finish.
• Work alongside the electrician responsible for all electrical connections.
• Identify and report any roofing or site issues that could affect the installation.
• Follow site-specific health and safety requirements.
• Travel to projects outside Bromley when required.

What we're looking for

• Proven roofing experience.
• Confidence working safely at height.
• Experience working on residential pitched roofs.
• The practical ability to complete accurate, secure roof installations.
• A reliable and professional approach to contract work.
• Willingness to travel beyond Bromley when project demand requires it.

Preferred qualifications

• Previous solar PV panel or mounting-system installation experience.
• Relevant working‑at‑height or construction‑site certification.
• A valid CSCS card.
• A full UK driving licence and access to suitable transport.

Team and collaboration

The Solar Panel Roofer will work alongside an electrician, who will take full responsibility for the electrical aspects of each installation. Good communication will be important to keep installations safe, coordinated and on schedule.

Location and travel

This Solar Panel Roofer role is primarily based around Bromley. Contractors must be prepared to travel further afield when Bromley projects are awaiting surveys or when local work is temporarily quiet