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Solar Panel Installer

  • Recruiter: AndersElite
  • Job posted: 01/01/26
  • Reference: 3053677940
  • Type: Permanent
  • Salary: £39,000 - £40,000 Annual
  • Job location: Cheshire
  • Solar PV Installer, Qualified and Experienced
    Permanent, Nationwide Role

    Morson Edge are looking for an experienced Solar PV Installer to join a leading UK commercial and industrial rooftop solar installation business. This is a permanent, nationwide position offering consistent work, autonomy on site and the opportunity to be part of a well established and growing renewables operation.

    The role operates on a Monday to Thursday working pattern, with nationwide travel and regular overnight stays, typically four nights per week, all expensed.

    The role
    You will work independently to deliver commercial scale solar PV installations, ensuring all works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. This role suits an installer who is confident running their own installs while supporting less experienced team members when required.

    Key responsibilities

    Carrying out independent solar PV installations on commercial and industrial rooftops

    Conducting site readiness checks and verifying materials prior to installation

    Interpreting drawings, roof plans, string layouts and cable routing diagrams

    Installing panels, mounting systems and associated DC infrastructure

    Planning inverter locations and DC cable routes

    Completing quality checks and ensuring compliance with installation standards

    Supporting and mentoring Tier 1 installers on site

    Escalating technical or safety issues to the Team Leader promptly

    Technical skills and experience

    Ideally 1 to 2 years experience installing a range of solar PV systems

    Confident installing solar panels independently with minimal supervision

    Strong understanding of mounting systems including flat roof, trapezoidal steel and pitched roof systems

    Ability to square roofs, design panel layouts and interpret string designs

    Competent in MC4 crimping and DC cable termination

    Skilled in fault finding including dead strings, stringing issues and DC underperformance

    Confident using a multimeter for DC testing

    Good understanding of fire safety requirements for solar PV installations

    Safety and compliance

    Able to understand and work to CPPs and RAMS

    Confident carrying out Dynamic Risk Assessments

    Understanding of isolation procedures

    Safe manual handling of solar modules and awkward loads

    Comfortable and confident working at height

    Teamwork and communication

    Works closely with the Team Leader and follows direction on site

    Capable of taking responsibility for delegated tasks

    Communicates clearly with colleagues and escalates issues appropriately

    Mandatory training and certifications

    IPAF

    CSCS and Working at Height

    Manual Handling

    Asbestos Awareness

    Harness Training

    First Aid where required

    Completion of all Elevate Tier 1 modules and competency sign off

    Candidate requirements

    Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

    Flexibility to work nationwide with regular overnight stays

    Reliable, professional and motivated approach to work

    What s on offer

    Permanent employment

    Monday to Thursday working week

    42.5 contracted hours

    £30 daily food allowance

    £30 overnight allowance

    All accommodation fully expensed

    This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced installer looking for stability, progression and the chance to work on large scale commercial solar projects across the UK.

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