Trainee Solar Panel Installer in Leicestershire

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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