Roofing & Solar PV Installer

£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 & Dev on

The Role

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

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Traditional Cornish slate roofs

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Concrete tiled roofs

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New-build homes

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In-roof solar systems

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Solar PV retrofits

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Commercial solar installations

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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.

What We're Looking For

Essential

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Roofing experience

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Experience working on slate and tiled roofs

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Comfortable working at height

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Strong attention to detail

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Positive attitude and willingness to learn

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Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

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Solar PV installation experience

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In-roof solar experience

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New-build roofing experience

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Experience leading small teams

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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.

What We Offer

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£16.00 - £19.00 per hour depending on experience

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40+ hour working week

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Paid travel time

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Overtime opportunities

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Enhanced rates for working away

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Company van

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Company pension scheme

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Private medical insurance

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28 days holiday including bank holidays

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Branded workwear and PPE

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Solar PV training and development

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Genuine opportunities to progress into a Lead Installer role

Equal Opportunity Employer

At GreenGen, we are committed to creating an inclusive and representative environment. We know that different experiences, perspectives and backgrounds make for a better workplace and a better planet. Together, we celebrate differences and promote a culture where you can bring your full self to work.

We promise to give you the same opportunities as everyone else and we won't discriminate against you at any point in the hiring process or the working day. This includes how we source talent, our interview process, our conditions of employment, feedback and everything in between

Ready to Join the Team?

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 sales@greengenuk.com or call 01326 564513 for an informal conversation.