Solar PV Installers
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Position Overview & Specifications
Full Job Description
Home Smart Energy are recruiting for an assortment of experienced Solar PV Installers; there are vacancies for experienced roofers and electricians to join our fast-growing teams, with opportunity for employed or self-employed work. Home Smart Energy has expanded rapidly in the last 12 months. More than doubling our workforce and utilities in this period.
Focusing primarily on domestic solar installations ranging from 1.5kW to 15kW in size, there is a variety of work on different types of properties.
With our head office based in Burgess Hill, West Sussex and most of our installations taking place in Sussex & Hampshire – a successful candidate will ideally be located or willing to relocate to the southeast of England.
This is a great opportunity to join a growing organisation in a growing industry.
This role requires experience within the Solar Installation Industry, roofers that have installed on different types of roof surfaces, using different hooks and have experience installing mounts and panels whilst running DC cable appropriately in line with MCS standards – being able to commission an installation.
Electrician applicants will be confident installing and commissioning systems using different models of PV, Hybrid & Storage inverters. Are comfortable with battery storage installations and configuring appropriate cable runs from the panels to the inverter unit. EV Charger installation experience would also be an advantage, but not essential.
A successful applicant will be hard working, have a keen eye for detail and have a keen initiative to complete their work to the highest possible standard.
Requirements
CIS registered
Solar Installation Experience (roofing or electrical)
Ability to commission/sign off installations.
18th Edition Electrical Certification
Eye for detail
Benefits & Expected Salary
We can offer direct guidance from our array of highly experienced and skilled installation teams to support new team members in this new position. With our contracted partnership with local council run group purchase schemes, multiple installations are available per day.
This is a full-time position working 5-days a week Monday to Friday.
Self-employed candidates can be expected to earn approx £800 per day, paid on a weekly basis.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £600.00-£800.00 per day
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Solar Installation: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- CIS Registration (required)
- 18th Edition Electrical Certification (required)
Work Location: On the road
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Solar PV Installers roles across Smart Foam Ltd T/A Home Smart Energy's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £75 - £100 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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