Solar PV Roofers

Aureol Global Connections; Cork; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Aureol Global Connections is seeking a skilled Roofer & Solar PV Installation Specialist to join our renewable energy team in Ireland.

You will prepare, adapt, and secure Solar PV mounting systems on residential and commercial roofs, ensuring weather-tight penetrations and maintaining roof integrity in collaboration with our electrical team.

Qualifications

• Experience in roof work and solar PV installation.
• Strong understanding of health and safety protocols.
• Ability to interpret architectural plans for mounting layouts.

Responsibilities

• Roof preparation and structural survey to assess stability and plan mounting brackets.
• Bracket and rail installation securing roof anchors and rails to timbers.
• Weatherproofing and flashing to ensure weather-tight seals.
• Module mounting: lift and clamp PV modules onto the rail system.
• Roofing maintenance and making good to restore roof aesthetics.
• Health and safety compliance with working at heights and fall-arrest systems.

Skills

Roofing

Solar PV installation

Health and safety

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Roofer & Solar PV Installation Specialist to join our renewable energy team. The primary focus of this role is to prepare, adapt, and structurally secure Solar PV mounting systems onto various residential and commercial roof types before fixing the solar modules. You will ensure that all roof penetrations remain completely weather-tight, preserve the structural integrity of the roof, and work seamlessly alongside our electrical installation team.

Key Responsibilities

• Roof Preparation & Structural Survey: Inspect roof structures for stability, identify pre-existing damage, and determine the optimal layout for mounting brackets according to architectural plans.
• Bracket & Rail Installation: Accurately measure, align, and mechanically secure roof anchors, hooks, and portrait/landscape rail configurations to roof timbers (rafters/trusses).
• Weatherproofing & Flashing: Remove and replace slate, tile, or metal sheeting expertly to install mounting hardware. Apply specialized solar flashings and flashing kits to guarantee 100% weather-tight seals and prevent water ingress.
• Module Mounting: Safely lift, position, and mechanically clamp Solar PV modules onto the rail system, managing the integrated module cabling safely beneath the array.
• Roofing Maintenance & Making Good: Perform general roof repairs, replace broken tiles or slates disturbed during installation, and leave the roof aesthetics matching or exceeding its original condition.
• Health & Safety: Maintain absolute compliance with working at heights regulations, correctly utilize edge protection, scaffolding, harnesses, and fall-arrest systems.