Solar Installer

Job Description:

About us!

We are Centreco – The largest commercial and industrial rooftop solar installer in the UK.

Centreco is a trusted UK provider of solar and renewable energy solutions, helping businesses reduce energy costs, lower carbon emissions, and become more resilient.

Installer (Qualified / Experienced)

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Contracted hours: 42.5

Salary: £36,565

Locations across UK.

Purpose:

Work independently to deliver standard solar PV installations to required safety, quality and efficiency standards.

Experience Requirement for the Solar Installer:

• Preferably 1-2 years’ experience across various solar PV systems installations.
• Demonstrated ability to install independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates reliability, teamwork, and motivation.
• Must be a driver with own vehicle.
• Confident working at height.
• Flexible working nationally with regular overnight stays based on projects circa 4 nights a week (expensed).

Technical Skills & Competencies of the Solar Installer:

• Competent in panel layout and string design interpretation.
• Confident in installing solar panels independently.
• Ability to read technical drawings, roof plans and cable routing diagrams.
• Understanding of mounting kit types (flat roof, trapezoidal steel, pitched roof systems)
• Able to square roofs, locate inverters and plan DC cable routes.
• Skilled in fault finding, including:
• Identifying dead strings.
• Diagnosing stringing issues.
• Understanding root causes of DC underperformance.
• Competent in MC4 crimping and DC cable termination.
• Skilled in multimeter use for DC string testing.
• Understanding of fire safety requirements for solar PV.

Safety & Compliance of the Solar Installer:

• Understands CPP/RAMS and can interpret all relevant risks.
• Able to conduct Dynamic Risk Assessments.
• Understanding of basic isolation procedures.
• Safe manual handling of solar modules and awkward loads.

Teamwork & Communication:

• Works closely with the Team Leader and supports their direction.
• Capable of taking delegated tasks when Team Leader is occupied.
• Can communicate confidently with colleagues and escalate issues.

Mandatory Training & Certifications for the Solar Installer

* IPAF.

* CSCS + Working at Height.

* Manual Handling.

* Asbestos Awareness.

* Harness Training.

* First Aid (as required).

* Completion of all Elevate Tier 1 modules & competency sign-off.

Responsibilities of the Solar Installer

* Carry out independent PV installations.

* Conduct site readiness checks and verify materials.

* Ensure quality workmanship and adherence to standards.

* Mentor Tier 1 installers.

* Report issues promptly to Team Leader.