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Solar Panel Installer/ Roofer- competitive pay and benefits

Salary Range
£12 - £16
£1 - £1 / mo
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Exeter, England
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Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Position Overview & Specifications

Join us and be part of a future that is brighter and more sustainable than ever before.

The solar industry is currently booming and showing no signs of slowing down, so join our SunGift team, we’re one of the leading installation organisations in the South West, and be part of the renewables revolution. Not only are we a friendly team, we pride ourselves on our Company culture.

If you love working outside, being part of a team, solving problems and the satisfaction of doing things well, then this is a fantastic opportunity for you to start your career with us installing domestic and commercial PV systems.

Job Title: PV installer/Roofer (full time)

We’re looking for individuals with direct PV or renewables installation experience, but we’re open to considering applicants with more general experience in construction or working at heights. Full training in installation will be provided. Certified training in working at heights and asbestos awareness is desirable as is a current CSCS card. Other desirable qualifications include forklift licence, IPAF, PASMA and training in use of harnesses at height.

You’ll need a full UK driving licence, be able to follow instructions, plan your work effectively and to work safely with and without supervision. Working with the team to install solar PV systems on roofs or sites, you’ll be installing mounting brackets, rails and panels on pitched and flat roofs, running cables, trunking, conduit and cable trays, as well as assisting with other aspects of installation and teams, including battery installation. You need to be polite, trustworthy and be a good people-person, so that you provide excellent customer service on site.

Department: Installation

Working hours: 40 per week, between 7am and 5.30pm Mondays to Fridays but with flexibility required to fit in with site and installation requirements, plus occasional working away for more distant sites.

About us: SunGift Solar Limited (SunGift) are award-winning and innovative renewable energy experts, based just outside Exeter. We design, install, and service renewable energy systems, including: solar PV, energy storage, and EV chargers. Founded in 2005, we have been at the forefront of the fast-moving clean energy sector for many years. As an accredited Tesla installer, we’re dedicated to delivering cutting edge technology and a world-class service to our customers.

Benefits of the role

  • Pay of £12 – £16 per hour for normal working week, depending on experience and qualifications
  • Use of company’s new transporter highline vans
  • Use of company phone
  • Overtime
  • Reasonable expenses covered for occasional working away
  • Discounts on renewable energy products and payment schemes for employee homeowners
  • Free freshly baked bread and organic fruit
  • Pension scheme
  • Team-oriented and supportive environment
  • Full training and development

Training & support

We’re keen that all our people are happy and supported, so managers hold regular 121 with their team members. We provide full training for installation work and want to support you to achieve your potential and progress within the Company in the career you want.

We’re always keen to hear from approved electricians also, so please do get in touch if you have anyone in mind.

Applying for the role

We have roles available immediately and we can be flexible with notice periods.

If you’re ready to apply, please send your CV and covering letter to Jacqueline Bing, Executive Assistant. We are reviewing applications as they arrive, so that we can contact applicants and commence interviews promptly.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £12.00-£16.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

  • Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Exeter, EX5 4EJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

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Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

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Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

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Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

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.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Solar Panel Installer/ Roofer- competitive pay and benefits roles across SunGift Solar's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £16 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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