Trainee Solar Panel Installer

Regional Recruitment Serv Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

30 days annual leave

Full training and ongoing development

Salary progression as skills develop

No overnight stays – home every eve

Local and regional work within two‑h

Long‑term career prospects

Job summary

Regional Recruitment are recruiting a Trainee Solar Panel Installer to join a growing renewable energy business in Leicestershire. This is an excellent opportunity to learn a skilled trade with full training and hands-on experience.

Starting salary is £24,000 per year, with a company van and fuel card for drivers, plus 30 days' annual leave, ongoing development, and clear progression as your skills grow. Local work and no overnight stays, within a two-hour radius.

Qualifications

• Hardworking and reliable with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Comfortable working outdoors and at heights.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist experienced roofers with domestic solar panel installations.
• Learn all aspects of installation to become fully competent.
• Assist electricians with site duties and preparation.
• Dig trenches and prepare cable routes.
• Pull cables and support cable installation works.
• Carry out general groundwork and site preparation duties.
• Work safely and follow instructions from senior team members.
• Maintain timekeeping, reliability and a positive attitude.
• Be flexible and support where required.

Skills

Hardworking

Practical

Outdoor work

Height safety

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Trainee Solar Panel Installer – Wanted – Immediate Start!

Leicestershire (LE19) | Salary: £24,000
Permanent, Full-Time

Are you practical, hardworking and looking to build a career in the renewable energy industry?

Regional Recruitment are recruiting for a Trainee Solar Panel Installer to join a growing renewable energy business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to learn a skilled trade, gain hands‑on experience and develop into a fully qualified solar panel installer.

What’s on Offer:

• Starting salary of £24,000 per annum
• Company van and fuel card for candidates with a full UK driving licence
• 30 days’ annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Full training and ongoing development
• Opportunity for salary progression as your skills develop
• Potential for early finishes throughout the week, depending on workload
• No overnight stays – home every evening
• Local and regional work, generally within a two-hour travelling distance
• Long‑term career prospects within the renewable energy industry

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Hardworking, reliable and keen to learn
• Practical, hands‑on approach to work
• Comfortable working outdoors and carrying out physical duties
• Comfortable working at heights

Desirable:

• Previous roofing, construction, groundwork or landscaping experience
• Experience laying slabs, digging trenches or similar groundwork duties
• Full UK driving licence

Previous solar panel installation experience is not required, as full training will be provided.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assisting experienced roofers with the installation of solar panels on domestic properties
• Learning all aspects of solar panel installation with the aim of becoming a fully competent installer
• Assisting electricians with general site duties and installation preparation
• Digging trenches and preparing cable routes
• Pulling cables and supporting cable installation works
• Carrying out general groundwork and site preparation duties
• Working safely and following instructions from experienced members of the team
• Maintaining good timekeeping, reliability and a positive attitude
• Being flexible and willing to assist wherever required
• Working as part of a wider installation team to ensure jobs are completed efficiently
• Undertaking any other reasonable duties as required by the company

Requirements

• Ideally based within 10–15 miles of the company’s office in LE19 1SY
• A full UK driving licence is preferred but not essential
• Candidates with a driving licence will be provided with a company van and fuel card and will be required to collect another member of the installation team each day
• Non‑drivers will also be considered, ideally living in or around Nuneaton (CV11 5LR), close to the roofer’s base on Bentley Road, allowing them to travel to site together
• Must be enthusiastic about learning a new trade and developing a long‑term career
• Must be happy to travel to installation sites within approximately two hours of the business

Health, Safety & Compliance

All employees are required to:

• Comply with all employment legislation and relevant codes of good practice
• Take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and associated legislation
• Follow all site safety procedures, particularly when working at heights and carrying out physical installation duties
• Co‑operate fully with the company and colleagues to ensure statutory and safety requirements are always met