JOB SPECIFICATION

Solar PV Electrician

Location: Manchester

Self-employed with competitive rate  and Fully expensed van provided

The company

A national renewable energy specialist delivering solar PV, battery storage and EV charging for homes and businesses. The business provides surveys, system design, installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance, supported by experienced installation teams and a focus on quality, safety and customer service.

An experienced solar electrician is required, covering DC, AC, control wiring, earthing and bonding across varied PV installations.

Key responsibilities

• Install, commission and maintain domestic, commercial and industrial solar PV systems.
• Complete DC wiring: module strings, fuses, isolators, string combiners and cable containment.
• Complete AC wiring: inverter outputs, distribution boards, generation meters, CT clamps and backup circuits.
• Wire controls: Ethernet, RS485 and Wi-Fi monitoring, rapid shutdown and optimiser circuits.
• Earth and bond arrays and support structures, integrating surge protection devices (SPDs).
• Inspect, test and verify systems; diagnose faults and inverter issues.
• Prepare commissioning records and test sheets; submit DNO notifications.
• Check compliance with applicable UK electrical regulations, solar standards and codes.
• Work safely and coordinate delivery with engineers, roofers and apprentices.

Essential qualifications and experience

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification (2382).
• Previous solar PV experience.
• Knowledge of inverters, optimisers, hybrid systems and energy storage.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable: C&G 2391 Inspection and Testing or equivalent; CSCS or ECS card.

Technical knowledge – current applicable requirements

• BS 7671, 18th Edition and applicable amendments, including Part 7, Section 712 for solar PV systems; Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.
• IET Code of Practice for Grid-Connected Solar Photovoltaic Systems.
• MCS solar PV installation requirements (MIS 3002), roof mounting certification (MCS 012), applicable inverter requirements and battery installation requirements (MIS 3012) for hybrid systems.
• DNO and grid-connection requirements: ENA G98, G99 and G100 export limitation where applicable.
• Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015; Working at Height Regulations 2005; Manual Handling Operations Regulations; Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER).
• Compliance with risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).
• BS EN 62446-1 for PV testing, documentation and commissioning; building-integrated PV requirements, including BS EN 50583 where applicable; BS EN 62305 for lightning protection, surge protection and bonding.

Support available: Tools and PPE; ongoing CPD and manufacturer training; a supportive team and development towards senior electrician or supervisor responsibilities.

Solar PV Electrician

Location: Liverpool

Self-employed with competitive rate  and Fully expensed van provided

The company

A national renewable energy specialist delivering solar PV, battery storage and EV charging for homes and businesses. The business provides surveys, system design, installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance, supported by experienced installation teams and a focus on quality, safety and customer service.

An experienced solar electrician is required, covering DC, AC, control wiring, earthing and bonding across varied PV installations.

Key responsibilities

• Install, commission and maintain domestic, commercial and industrial solar PV systems.
• Complete DC wiring: module strings, fuses, isolators, string combiners and cable containment.
• Complete AC wiring: inverter outputs, distribution boards, generation meters, CT clamps and backup circuits.
• Wire controls: Ethernet, RS485 and Wi-Fi monitoring, rapid shutdown and optimiser circuits.
• Earth and bond arrays and support structures, integrating surge protection devices (SPDs).
• Inspect, test and verify systems; diagnose faults and inverter issues.
• Prepare commissioning records and test sheets; submit DNO notifications.
• Check compliance with applicable UK electrical regulations, solar standards and codes.
• Work safely and coordinate delivery with engineers, roofers and apprentices.

Essential qualifications and experience

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification (2382).
• Previous solar PV experience.
• Knowledge of inverters, optimisers, hybrid systems and energy storage.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable: C&G 2391 Inspection and Testing or equivalent; CSCS or ECS card.

Technical knowledge – current applicable requirements

• BS 7671, 18th Edition and applicable amendments, including Part 7, Section 712 for solar PV systems; Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.
• IET Code of Practice for Grid-Connected Solar Photovoltaic Systems.
• MCS solar PV installation requirements (MIS 3002), roof mounting certification (MCS 012), applicable inverter requirements and battery installation requirements (MIS 3012) for hybrid systems.
• DNO and grid-connection requirements: ENA G98, G99 and G100 export limitation where applicable.
• Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015; Working at Height Regulations 2005; Manual Handling Operations Regulations; Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER).
• Compliance with risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).
• BS EN 62446-1 for PV testing, documentation and commissioning; building-integrated PV requirements, including BS EN 50583 where applicable; BS EN 62305 for lightning protection, surge protection and bonding.

Support available: Tools and PPE; ongoing CPD and manufacturer training; a supportive team and development towards senior electrician or supervisor responsibilities.

JOB SPECIFICATION

Role: Solar Panel Roofer

Location:  Manchester

Self-employed - Competitive rates with fully expensed vehicle provided

The company

Our client is a national renewable energy specialist delivering solar PV, battery storage and EV charging for homes and businesses. Its services span surveys, design, installation, commissioning and maintenance, with a focus on quality, safety and customer service.

The role

Working alongside installation teams, you will prepare roofs, fit mounting systems and provide operational support to help deliver safe, efficient solar PV installations.

Key responsibilities

• Fit roof brackets and mounting rails correctly for solar PV installation.
• Route DC cabling to the required locations to support the electrical installation team’s AC works.
• Obtain job sheets from the contracts team and ensure the correct materials and resources are allocated to each property.
• Support colleagues and help improve the efficiency of installation and operational procedures.
• Submit accurate paperwork and photographs of work before, during and after installation to the contracts administration team.
• Contribute to contract planning and keep project information accurate and up to date to support delivery.
• Assist with roof surveys and reports to help determine suitable solar PV layouts and installation requirements.
• Encourage and support colleagues in delivering the work to the required standard.
• Understand the business’s services and take account of customers’ needs and circumstances.
• Follow company policies and procedures, taking care of your own safety and that of others in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.
• Undertake other reasonable duties consistent with the role.

Essential experience and skills

• Proven roofing installation and maintenance experience, including experience within the solar industry.
• Ability to maintain clear, timely and accurate records and share information effectively.
• Ability to use, or learn to use, solar design software and customer relationship management (CRM) systems.
• Good written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to build positive customer relationships.
• Self-motivation, effective time management and the ability to prioritise workloads.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a willingness to review and develop your own working practices.
• Good digital and data skills, including the ability to assess and suggest technology or software that supports service delivery and customer needs.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Dropbox, Gmail, Google Drive, Calendar and general office equipment.
• Knowledge of, and ability to follow, health and safety and safeguarding procedures.
• A commitment to the company’s standards and values, including equality and social inclusion.

JOB SPECIFICATION

Role: Solar Panel Roofer

Location: Liverpool 

Self-employed - Competitive rates with fully expensed vehicle provided

The company

Our client is a national renewable energy specialist delivering solar PV, battery storage and EV charging for homes and businesses. Its services span surveys, design, installation, commissioning and maintenance, with a focus on quality, safety and customer service.

The role

Working alongside installation teams, you will prepare roofs, fit mounting systems and provide operational support to help deliver safe, efficient solar PV installations.

Key responsibilities

• Fit roof brackets and mounting rails correctly for solar PV installation.
• Route DC cabling to the required locations to support the electrical installation team’s AC works.
• Obtain job sheets from the contracts team and ensure the correct materials and resources are allocated to each property.
• Support colleagues and help improve the efficiency of installation and operational procedures.
• Submit accurate paperwork and photographs of work before, during and after installation to the contracts administration team.
• Contribute to contract planning and keep project information accurate and up to date to support delivery.
• Assist with roof surveys and reports to help determine suitable solar PV layouts and installation requirements.
• Encourage and support colleagues in delivering the work to the required standard.
• Understand the business’s services and take account of customers’ needs and circumstances.
• Follow company policies and procedures, taking care of your own safety and that of others in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.
• Undertake other reasonable duties consistent with the role.

Essential experience and skills

• Proven roofing installation and maintenance experience, including experience within the solar industry.
• Ability to maintain clear, timely and accurate records and share information effectively.
• Ability to use, or learn to use, solar design software and customer relationship management (CRM) systems.
• Good written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to build positive customer relationships.
• Self-motivation, effective time management and the ability to prioritise workloads.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a willingness to review and develop your own working practices.
• Good digital and data skills, including the ability to assess and suggest technology or software that supports service delivery and customer needs.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Dropbox, Gmail, Google Drive, Calendar and general office equipment.
• Knowledge of, and ability to follow, health and safety and safeguarding procedures.
• A commitment to the company’s standards and values, including equality and social inclusion.

Window Fitters / Window Fitting Teams

PAYE or Self-Employed options available

Location: Buckinghamshire and surrounding areas

Pay: To be discussed, depending on experience and working arrangement

Our client is an established, independently owned, family-run home improvement business with over 40 years’ experience. Specialising in bespoke windows and doors, the company offers uPVC and aluminium products alongside conservatories, orangeries and extensions, with a strong emphasis on quality workmanship, professional installation and customer care.

Our client is seeking experienced Window Fitters and established Fitting Teams to carry out installations across Buckinghamshire and the surrounding areas. Opportunities are available for individual fitters seeking PAYE employment and self-employed installers or teams.

Duties

• Remove existing windows and doors carefully and prepare openings for installation.
• Position, fix and glaze new windows and doors to a high standard.
• Complete sealing, trimming and making good for a neat, weatherproof finish.
• Check each installation is secure, operates correctly and is ready for handover.
• Protect customers’ properties and maintain a clean, safe working area.
• Communicate professionally with customers and the wider installation team.
• Identify and report installation issues or additional work required promptly.
• Carry out all work in accordance with Health and Safety Standards

Additional information:

Van can be provided for both PAYE and Self employed – full details available

UK driving licence with no more than six points.

CSCS required

MVQ or MTC required. Expired qualifications can be considered.

Applicants should have proven window and door fitting experience, strong practical skills and excellent attention to detail. You must be reliable, organised and comfortable working independently or as part of a fitting team.

Experience of completing installations from start to finish, resolving practical fitting issues and achieving a high standard of finish is particularly important.

• The Opportunity
• Key Responsibilities
• Experience & Technical Knowledge
• The Type of Person We Are Looking For
• Project Environment
• Package

Junior Trade After-Sales Support Assistant

The Opportunity

Our client, a manufacturer supplying windows and doors to trade customers, is looking for an enthusiastic and organised Junior Trade After-Sales Support Assistant.

The role combines administration and customer service with picking, packing and dispatching parts and supplies. If you enjoy a varied role, with time spent both in the office and out in the factory, this could be the opportunity for you.

The Role

Speak with trade customers by telephone and respond to emails, handling after-sales enquiries and requests for parts and supplies missed from original orders.

Identify the correct parts and supplies, checking requirements with customers and the factory team where necessary.

Pick and check the required items, pack them securely and arrange shipping to customers.

Keep customers informed about the progress and delivery of their requests.

Maintain accurate records of customer enquiries and dispatch details, and carry out general administration.

Work closely with colleagues to resolve queries, referring more technical questions to the appropriate person.

About You

Some experience within the window, door or wider fenestration industry is required so you can identify the correct parts and supplies.

You will have good customer-service skills, a professional telephone manner and the ability to communicate clearly by email.

Confident IT skills, attention to detail and an organised approach are essential.

You should be enthusiastic, willing to learn and happy to move between administrative duties and practical picking and packing tasks.

This is a junior position offering a varied working day and the opportunity to develop your after-sales support experience.

ESTIMATOR / ORDER PROCESSOR

The Opportunity

Our client is looking for an organised, commercially minded and technically capable Estimator / Order Processor to join our client's growing business.

The role will involve working with steel windows and aluclad windows and doors, taking enquiries from initial quotation through to confirmed order and production. The successful candidate will help ensure projects are accurately priced, technically correct and properly documented before being released to manufacture or installation.

This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys working with construction products, architectural drawings, pricing, customers and production, and who is comfortable managing several projects at different stages.

The successful candidate will become a key link between the customer, sales process, estimating, purchasing and factory, helping ensure projects move smoothly from initial enquiry through to manufacture and installation.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating and Quotations

Prepare accurate quotations for steel windows, aluclad windows and doors and associated products.

Estimate projects using the appropriate software for different products.

Interpret architectural drawings, schedules and customer specifications.

Obtain and compare supplier pricing where required.

Apply the correct labour, material, finishing and delivery costs.

Ensure appropriate margins are maintained across quotations.

Identify potential technical or commercial issues before quotations are issued.

Produce clear and professional quotations for customers.

Liaise with customers, architects, builders and contractors to clarify requirements.

Follow up quotations where appropriate.

Assist with larger or more complex project tenders.

Visit customers to secure sales and undertake initial sales visits with prospective customers, using fleet vehicles for off-site visits.

Order Processing

Once an order is received, you will take responsibility for ensuring the project is correctly prepared for production.

Check orders against the original quotation.

Confirm dimensions, configurations, quantities and specifications.

Check product type and system requirements.

Confirm colours, finishes and hardware.

Confirm glass specifications and requirements.

Check opening directions, handing and other technical details.

Enter orders accurately into the company's order processing systems.

Produce manufacturing information and order packs.

Liaise with suppliers to place material and component orders.

Ensure all required information is available before an order is released to production.

Identify discrepancies or missing information and resolve these before manufacture.

Communicate changes to the factory, installation teams and customers.

Maintain accurate records throughout the order process.

Skills and Experience

Essential

Previous experience in estimating, order processing or a related construction or manufacturing environment.

Excellent attention to detail.

Strong numerical and analytical ability.

Confident using Microsoft Excel and standard office software.

Ability to read and understand technical drawings.

Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Clear and professional communication skills.

Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.

Desirable

Experience in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous:

Windows and doors.

Steel windows and doors.

Aluclad windows and doors.

Aluminium glazing.

Timber windows and doors.

Architectural glazing.

Construction or manufacturing.

Estimating software.

LogiKal or similar software.

CAD or technical drawings.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is:

Highly organised - able to manage multiple projects without losing track of detail.

Accurate - understands that small errors in estimating or order processing can have significant consequences.

Commercially aware - understands the importance of margin, cost control and accurate pricing.

Technically minded - interested in understanding how products are manufactured and installed.

Proactive - identifies problems before they reach the factory or customer.

Confident - comfortable communicating with customers, suppliers, architects and colleagues.

Team-oriented - works closely and effectively with a small team.

Adaptable - comfortable working across a varied specialist product range.

Continuous-improvement focused - looks for ways to make processes more efficient and reduce errors.

What We Offer

Opportunity to work across a growing specialist product range.

A varied role with significant responsibility.

Exposure to high-end residential and architectural projects.

Opportunity to develop strong technical knowledge of steel windows, aluclad windows and doors and related glazing products.

Close working relationship with senior management and the manufacturing team.

Opportunity to help develop and improve the company's estimating and production systems.

Career progression as the business grows.

The Role in the Business

The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a quality-focused, growing business where accuracy, attention to detail and customer service are highly valued. As the business continues to grow, there is significant opportunity for the successful individual to progress.