Solar PV Operations and Maintenance labourer – Based in Swindon area
Title: Solar PV Operations and Maintenance labourer
About the job: A roofer’s labourer is a hands-on worker who supports qualified roofers in building, repairing, and maintaining or installing solar panels on roofs on residential or commercial properties. Their role involves physically demanding tasks such as carrying heavy materials, setting up scaffolding, clearing debris, and assisting with the installation of roofing systems like tiles, slates, or flat roofing membranes. They play a vital part in keeping the worksite safe and efficient, often working at heights and in varying weather conditions.
About Ecovision:
Ecovision has extensive experience in managing distributed rooftop solar PV asset portfolios across the UK. We currently manage over 19,000 installations across mainland UK 703MWp capacity), primarily on behalf of Portfolio Investors, Councils and Housing Associations. We have a strong track record of manging long term solar performance and work with clients to minimise operational costs whilst maximising the generation of renewable energy.
Renewable Industry growth and Ecovision:
The renewable energy industry is now experiencing significant growth across all sectors and technologies. As a consequence of increasing energy prices and the requirement to de carbonise energy production, the demand for new solar PV installation is growing at the highest rate since Government incentive schemes came to an end. In response to this Ecovision have moved back into installation of new Solar PV systems, focusing on the rooftop sector with installations up to 500kwp. It is embedded in our culture that we value and invest in all our staff, helping people to realise their potential and always looking to promote internally and develop our teams.
Benefits of working at Ecovision Asset Management:
- Free work social events including Christmas Party and summer BBQ
- Strong team culture, our staff are our focus
- Contributory pension (up to 5%) with overpayment option
- Yearly salary increases for all staff
- Buy and carry over annual leave facility
- Death in service cover
- Company sickness pay
- Employee Assistance programme
- 25 days paid holiday plus a day for your birthday, with an additional day for each year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days
- Long service awards
- Excellent maternity, adoption, surrogacy and paternity benefits
- Rapidly growing Company with career support, defined progression structures and significant opportunity for career progression
- Flexi working of hours and location that facilitates a work/life balance
What you'll do:
Main Responsibilities
Maintenance visits
- To conduct reactive and scheduled preventative maintenance visits. Supporting the Solar PV Roofer with conducting routine inspections to ensure optimal performance and identify potential issues.
- Supporting in fault finding and rectification of a Solar PV system.
- Maintaining tools and equipment, ensuring they are in good working condition.
- Removing and repair broken tiles and slates.
- Cleaning and pigeon proofing as required.
- Loading/unloading roofing materials and tools
- Setting up scaffolding, ladders, and safety barriers
- Keeping the site clean and organised
- Supporting in completing all necessary documentation associated with the required visits.
Installation
- Support the Roofer in the installation and maintenance of solar roofing systems on residential and commercial properties.
- Support the installing of solar PV systems onto client properties as part of a solar PV installation team. The focus of this role will be the installation of roof mounting kits, bracket and rail systems and affixing solar panels.
- To take joint responsibility for installation plan achievement, ensuring personal and team safety at all times.
- To support the Roofer in completing all necessary documentation associated with solar PV installation.
Communications and Team work
- Building a rapport and good customer service with customers and team members
- Collaborate with engineers and project managers to optimize solar system performance.
- Support the roofer with their duties
- Follow instructions from Roofers and Senior Engineers
- Work closely with the roofing team to meet project deadlines
- Attend toolbox talks and training sessions
- Communicate clearly and respectfully with team members
Health and Safety
- To ensure personal and site health and safety procedures and protocols are always followed to understand, assess and mitigate risks effectively, both prior to visits and dynamically.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Wear appropriate PPE and follow safety protocols
- Report hazards or incidents promptly
- Maintain tools and equipment in safe working order
Other duties
- Travel to sites across south of England. Overnight stays will be required to meet Operational requirements of the business.
- The post holder may be required to undertake other reasonable adhoc duties as appropriate and requested by their Line Manager.
What you’ll need:
Skills and experience
Labouring experience and knowledge:
- Desire to work in the renewable energy sector, with the role likely to develop to include other renewable technologies.
- Ability to lift heavy materials and work outdoors in all weather
- Physical stamina and ability to work at heights.
Organisational and Communication skills
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work with an ability to work to tight deadlines and a demanding schedule.
- Ability to proactively manage own work and meet deadlines.
- Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious
- Good team working skills with ability to support others
Information Technology skills
- Strong computer literacy and proficiency in using technology and equipment i.e. Apple equipment – iphone, tablet.
Driving skills
- This role will be based on the road and therefore the postholder will require a clean driving license and experience driving long distances.
Location: You will be home based, travelling to Solar PV sites around the UK. You will have a fully expensed company vehicle, all IT equipment, plus opportunity for further required training.
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Salary: Competitive
Why Join Us?
Opportunity to lead and innovate within a growing solar PV company.
Work alongside a team of passionate and skilled professionals dedicated to sustainable energy.
Competitive salary, benefits, and ongoing professional development.
Apply today and make a tangible impact in renewable energy!
Diversity and Inclusion statement:
Ecovision are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion within our Organisation. We strive to be a successful, caring and welcoming place for all our team members and our customers. We are committed to our equal opportunities policy and a culture of respect and understanding. We want to ensure that everyone feels included, welcome and able to be themselves and bring their authentic abilities. We are very willing to provide accessibility accommodations for applicants where required. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and in need of reasonable adjustments or assistance, please do send an email to Beth Baker (Head of HR) on [email protected]
To apply:
If you wish to apply, please send a CV and covering letter to [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
