£16.00 - £19.00 per hour DOE
Company Van | Paid Travel Time | Private Medical Insurance | Career Progression
Location: Ideally based in Mid Cornwall (St Austell, Bodmin, Newquay, Wadebridge, Truro and surrounding areas) or located within 45 minutes of Exeter
Job Type: Full Time
Looking for a New Challenge?
GreenGenUK is one of the South West's leading renewable energy installers, specialising in Solar PV, Battery Storage, Air Source Heat Pumps and Ground Source Heat Pumps.
Established in 2011 and now part of the Hometree Group, we employ over 50 people across Cornwall and Devon and continue to grow year after year.
Due to increasing demand, we are looking for an experienced roofer or solar installer to join our expanding Solar PV team.
Whether you're already installing solar systems or have a strong roofing background and want to move into one of the UK's fastest-growing industries, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join GreenGenUK?
Established since 2011
Part of the Hometree Group
Renewable Heating Installer of the Year 2025
Company Van
Paid Travel Time
Private Medical Insurance
Overtime Opportunities
Ongoing Training & Development
Career Progression Opportunities
Long-Term Job Security
Work on Domestic & Commercial Projects Across Cornwall & Devon
You'll initially work alongside our experienced solar installation teams, learning our installation methods, standards and systems.
As your experience grows, you'll progress into a Lead Installer role, taking responsibility for organising and delivering your own projects with support from the wider GreenGenUK team.
Our work is varied, and no two weeks are ever the same.
You could be working on:
Traditional Cornish slate roofs
Concrete tiled roofs
New-build homes
In-roof solar systems
Solar PV retrofits
Commercial solar installations
Battery storage projects alongside our electrical teams
Our customers range from homeowners living in 500-year-old cottages and barn conversions through to modern passive houses, farms, factories, schools, NHS facilities and commercial premises.
We focus on quality installations for end users who have chosen to invest in renewable technology, allowing our teams to take real pride in the finished product.
Roofing experience
Experience working on slate and tiled roofs
Comfortable working at height
Strong attention to detail
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Full UK Driving Licence
Solar PV installation experience
In-roof solar experience
New-build roofing experience
Experience leading small teams
CSCS Card
Don't worry if you haven't installed solar before. If you have a solid roofing background, we'll provide the training and support needed to develop your renewable energy skills.
£16.00 - £19.00 per hour depending on experience
40+ hour working week
Paid travel time
Overtime opportunities
Enhanced rates for working away
Company van
Company pension scheme
Private medical insurance
28 days holiday including bank holidays
Branded workwear and PPE
Solar PV training and development
Genuine opportunities to progress into a Lead Installer role
If you're an experienced roofer looking for a fresh challenge, or an existing solar installer looking to join one of the South West's leading renewable energy businesses, we'd love to hear from you.
Send your CV to [email protected] or call 01326 564513 for an informal conversation.
