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.
Working alongside experienced roofers and electricians, you will receive full training in solar panel installation, alongside general electrical installation support duties. We are looking for someone reliable, enthusiastic and willing to get involved in all aspects of the work.
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
About Regional Recruitment
This position is being advertised by Regional Recruitment Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency established in 2008. We specialise in permanent, temporary, and contract opportunities across the Commercial, Construction, Industrial, Technology, and Engineering sectors
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