Solar Panel Installer
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