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.
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
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Trainee Solar Panel Installer employer: Regional Recruitment Serv Ltd
Regional Recruitment is an excellent employer for scaffolders in Littlehampton, offering competitive pay and immediate starts within a supportive work environment. With a focus on safety and teamwork, employees benefit from ongoing work opportunities and the chance to grow their skills alongside experienced professionals in the scaffolding industry.
Contact Details:
Regional Recruitment Serv Ltd Recruitment Team
