Trainee Solar PV Installer/Labourer
Location: Summerfield House, Kidderminster, Worcestershire (with regular site travel)
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 FTE plus benefits
Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week
As part of our continued growth, Eco2Solar are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Solar PV Installer/Labourer to join our team. Based at our head office, Summerfield House, with regular travel to project sites required, this role provides the opportunity to develop practical skills and build a career within the renewable energy sector.
About the role
As a Trainee Solar PV Installer/Labourer, you will work alongside experienced installers to support the installation of Solar PV systems while gaining practical skills and industry knowledge. This is an excellent opportunity to build a career in the renewable energy sector through hands-on experience, training and a strong focus on safety and quality.
Working as part of the installation team, you will help prepare tools, equipment and materials, keep work areas safe and organised and follow guidance from the Lead Installer. You will work in line with company procedures and health and safety requirements, take part in ongoing training and be flexible to travel or stay away from home where required by project demands.
About you
You will demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic and a willingness to learn the skills required to become a Solar PV Installer. You will be reliable, organised and able to follow instructions while supporting the installation team with tools, materials and safe working practices. You will take pride in delivering quality workmanship and developing your technical knowledge through hands-on experience and training.
You will work well as part of a team, communicate clearly with colleagues and be willing to ask questions and learn from experienced installers. You will demonstrate a commitment to health and safety, attention to detail and a flexible approach to supporting projects and meeting customer expectations.
Balanced Scorecard
Activity | Detail | % Of Time Spent | Frequency | Measured Outcome |
Installation of Solar PV systems | Assist with the installation supporting experienced installers with on-site tasks and learning industry best practices. | 40% | Daily | Complete 100% of assigned installation tasks. |
Health & safety | Follow health and safety procedures, including risk assessments, PPE requirements and safe working practices at all times. | 10% | Daily | 100% compliance with PPE and safety requirements. |
Support the Lead Installer & site team | Support through clear communication, teamwork and maintaining a clean and organised work area. | 20% | Daily | Maintain 100% clean and safe work areas on all projects. |
Develop technical skills & industry knowledge | Develop skills and knowledge through hands-on training, including learning GSE and Viridian Solar PV systems. | 30% | Daily | Complete 100% of required training and competency checks. |
What we offer
You will be joining a highly reputable and growing company who have a real passion for sustainability, eco systems and delivering a first-class service to their customers. We’re offering a competitive salary, along with 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays and a further day for your birthday), contributory pension scheme, hybrid working option available, monthly wellness benefit, access to the holiday purchase scheme and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your life-style.
Standards of Expectation, Behaviours & Values
- Displays a positive, can-do attitude, turns a negative into a positive.
- Focuses on results and achievement of tasks.
- Role Model in ‘own job’, ‘leads by example’.
- Live and breathe our values every day: Excellence, Fairness, Innovation and Trust.
Ready to make a positive impact?
Please visit our website to apply for this role and help us power a sustainable future!
Trainee Solar PV Installer-Labourer employer: Eco2Solar
As a leading provider in renewable energy solutions, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work environment where innovation and sustainability thrive. Our Solar Electricians enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive training programmes, and opportunities for career advancement, all while contributing to a greener future in a supportive team culture. Located in a vibrant community, our employees benefit from a strong work-life balance and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the energy sector.
