Solar Roofer

Low Carbon Recruitment Ltd; Orpington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solar panel installation company in the UK is seeking a permanent Solar PV Roofer to perform installations in various regions. The ideal candidate will have safety training and relevant certifications, with the opportunity for a competitive salary ranging from £25,000 to £35,000 annually. All tools and training will be provided, ensuring a smooth installation process for new builds.

Benefits

Overtime

Tools provided

PPE + Uniform

20 days + Bank Holidays

Standard Pension

Qualifications

• Must have Working at Height / Roof Safety training.
• CSCS card is essential for the position.
• Familiarity with PASMA / IPAF training required.
• Asbestos Awareness certification is mandatory.
• Basic electrical or solar PV training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install PV panels using various hand and power tools.
• Conduct installations with 2-3 jobs per day.
• Complete installations by scheduled time for the day.

Skills

Working at Height / Roof Safety training

CSCS card or equivalent construction site certification

PASMA / IPAF training

Asbestos Awareness certification

Basic electrical or solar PV training

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Overview

Low Carbon Recruitment Ltd are currently working with one of the largest Solar PV installation companies who are seeking a permanent Solar PV Roofers to carry out Solar PV installations in the Southeast, the Midlands and South West of the UK. The company has been established for over 20 years.

As a Solar PV Roofer you will use a variety of hand and power tools to install PV panels, including drills, wrenches, saws, and screwdrivers to connect panels to frames, wires, and support structures. You will be working on new build properties using Viridian & G.S.E solar panels. Full training will be provided for this.

The company has been installing PV systems for over 20 years and they aim to make each install as simple as possible for their engineers. All sites are technically surveyed prior to the installation starting, all scaffolding and required infrastructure will be set up prior to the teams arrival, and all materials are delivered to site with some surplus to keep as spares/van stock.

You will only ever have 2-3 installations per day. Once the installs are complete, your day is finished. This means if you have smaller systems and complete them all by 1pm, you can go home but will still be paid for a full day.

Requirements

• Working at Height / Roof Safety training.
• CSCS card or equivalent construction site certification (essential).
• PASMA / IPAF training.
• Asbestos Awareness certification.
• Basic electrical or solar PV training (e.g., City & Guilds, NICEIC, or MCS‑recognised).

Salary and Remuneration

• Salary of £25,000 - £35,000
• Overtime
• Tools
• PPE + Uniform
• 20 days + Bank Holidays
• Standard Pension