The posting
Job Title: Solar PV Installation Support Operative Location: Reading and surrounding areas Salary: £25,000 to £35,000 per annum, depending on experience Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Benefits: Company pension, training and long-term progression
About the Role
Valoris Group Limited is recruiting on behalf of a growing solar PV and battery storage installation company that is looking to add a practical, hands-on Solar PV Installation Support Operative to its installation team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical site work and wants to build a long-term career within the renewable energy sector. The role would suit someone from a solar PV, roofing, construction, carpentry, electrical support, groundwork, engineering, handyman or general site background.
You do not need to be a qualified electrician, but you must be confident using hand tools and power tools, comfortable working on site, and willing to support both the roofing and cabling sides of solar PV installations.
The successful candidate will be reliable, physically fit, practical, customer-focused and able to work well as part of a small, professional installation team.
The Role
As a Solar PV Installation Support Operative, you will support domestic solar PV and battery storage installations across Reading and the surrounding areas. The role will involve assisting with site preparation, moving materials, supporting roof works, cable pulling, containment, trenching where required, loading and unloading vans, and helping the team deliver high-quality installations safely and efficiently.
Whilst this is mainly a site-based role, there will also be some storehouse duties, including preparing equipment, dealing with deliveries, organising materials and managing site waste.
This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, can solve practical problems on site, and wants to develop within a growing renewable energy business.
Key Responsibilities
- Support solar PV and battery storage installation teams on domestic projects
- Assist with practical site preparation and installation tasks
- Support roofing teams with solar panel installation preparation
- Carry out cable pulling, containment support and basic installation assistance
- Assist with trenching, groundworks and practical site tasks where required
- Help move tools, panels, batteries, materials and equipment safely on site
- Load and unload vans, prepare equipment and assist with storehouse duties
- Deal with deliveries, site waste and general material organisation
- Work closely with electricians, roofers and senior installers
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment
- Communicate professionally with customers and colleagues
- Help identify practical issues on site and work with the team to find solutions
- Follow health and safety procedures at all times
Requirements
- Strong practical background in solar, roofing, construction, electrical support, carpentry, groundworks, handyman work, engineering or general site work
- At least 1 year of solar installation experience or equivalent practical trade experience
- Confident using hand tools and power tools
- Comfortable working outdoors and carrying out physical site work
- Able to work safely at height, or willing to undertake training
- Good problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude
- Strong communication skills and a professional approach with customers
- Able to work well as part of a team
- Valid UK driving licence
- Own transport and ability to commute to Reading and the surrounding area
Desirable Experience
- Solar PV installation support experience
- Roofing or working at height experience
- Cable pulling or basic electrical installation support
- Trenching or groundwork support
- General handyman, maintenance or site operative background
- Manual handling certificate
- Working at height certificate
- Solar PV qualification
- Experience working with domestic customers
Package
- £25,000 to £35,000 per annum, depending on experience
- Permanent, full-time position
- 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Company pension
- Training and development within the solar PV and battery storage sector
- Varied, hands-on role with long-term progression
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to join a growing renewable energy company
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be practical, reliable and hands-on, with the ability to support solar PV installations from start to finish. You may currently be working as a Solar Installer, Roofer's Mate, Labourer, Handyman, Groundworker, Maintenance Operative, Electrical Mate, Installation Operative or General Site Operative.
You will be someone who enjoys physical work, takes pride in doing the job properly, and is keen to develop within the renewable energy sector. A positive attitude, strong work ethic and ability to work well with customers and colleagues will be essential.
Summary
This is a great opportunity for a practical and reliable individual to join a growing solar PV and battery storage company. The successful candidate will support high-quality domestic installations across Reading and the surrounding areas, with training, development and long-term progression available for the right person.
