Domestic Solar PV Installation Engineer - Gillingham

Good Energy; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus

Travel between sites

Company van with fuel card

Uniform and PPE provided

Tools provided

Health Cash Plan

Pension plan with Aviva

Job summary

Good Energy in Kent is seeking a Solar PV Installer or Roofer to join our hands-on installation team. You'll install solar PV systems and roofing tasks across commercial and residential sites, often at height, outdoors in all weather. A CSCS card is desirable, but we can train.

A full driving license and ability to pass an Enhanced DBS check are essential. Expect early starts with occasional overtime and travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in PV installations or roofing.
• Confident working at heights.
• CSCS card desirable (training available).
• Full driving license required.
• Able to pass Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, tidy, and organised work site.
• Assist with unloading deliveries and moving materials.
• Perform general labouring duties as required.
• Work independently with initiative and self-motivation.
• Collaborate with the team and communicate effectively.
• Be reliable and punctual, ensuring tasks are completed on time.
• Stay organised and efficient in your work.
• Demonstrate strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Meet the physical demands of the job.
• Be adaptable and open to learning new skills.

Skills

PV Installations / Roofing

Working at heights

CSCS card

Full driving license

Enhanced DBS check

Reliable / punctual

Job description

No day will be the same - here are some of the highlights

We're looking for a highly motivated Solar Installer to join our fast-growing team. In this role, you'll play a key part in delivering high-quality Solar PV installations for both commercial and residential properties.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to build a career within a company that completes a significant number of installations every year, allowing you to make a real impact and establish yourself in the industry.

As a hands-on, physically demanding role, we're seeking candidates with experience in Solar PV or Roofing. You'll be working outdoors in all weather conditions, often at heights, so physical fitness and a readiness to tackle challenges are essential.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a clean, tidy, and organised work site
• Assist with unloading deliveries and moving materials
• Perform general labouring duties as required
• Work independently, showing initiative and self-motivation
• Collaborate with the team and communicate effectively
• Be reliable and punctual, ensuring tasks are completed on time
• Stay organised and efficient in your work
• Demonstrate strong literacy and numeracy skills
• Meet the physical demands of the job
• Be adaptable and open to learning new skills

What you'll need to succeed

We're on the lookout for a confident and motivated Solar PV Installer or Roofer with hands-on experience to join our growing team. If you're someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys working at heights, and takes a proactive approach to getting the job done, we want to hear from you!

You'll love being part of a collaborative team, where working together to achieve great results is key. Whether you're installing solar PV systems or taking on roofing tasks, your expertise will help drive the success of our projects.

While a CSCS card is desirable, we're happy to support you in getting this certification if you don't already have one. All you'll need is a full driver's license and your own transport, as this role involves travelling to multiple sites.

Essentials:

• Experience in PV Installations or Roofing
• Confident with working at heights
• CSCS card (or happy to train towards it)
• Full driver's license
• Able to pass an Enhanced DBS check
• Basic hours are Monday - Friday 08:00-16:00 but must be happy to do additional hours and overnight stays away as required.

Benefits you can rely on

• Holiday: 25 days holiday and bank holidays, rising to 29 with long service recognition. Plus a gifted day off for your birthday and the the option to buy more twice a year.
• Annual bonus : bonus scheme to recognise and reward your hard work.
• Stay away: £50 a night stay away bonus, as well as a £25 day food allowance when staying away.
• Life assurance: 6% cash lump sum for your family or next of kin - giving you peace of mind.
• Company van: with fuel card for business use for electricians and team leaders. For roofers and trainees, travel provided from office hub to different sites.
• Fully provided uniform and PPE.
• Fully provided tools.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Health: Employer funded Health Cash Plan, being able to claim back on expenses such as prescriptions, massages, dentist etc.
• Savings: Discounts across our services and products, including renewable energy, solar panels, battery storage and heat pumps.
• Ethical Pension with Aviva: Good Energy offers an ethical pension plan provided by Aviva, with employer-matched contributions up to 7.5% of your base salary.