Solar PV Installer
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Position Overview & Specifications
About the job
Position Title: Solar PV Installer
Salary: £25,000 - £35,000 DOE
Location: Newquay, Cornwall
Duration: Full-time, permanent
Closing date: N/A - we are constantly reviewing CVs
Experience Level: All Levels
Responsibilities
- Solar PV installations
- Supporting Electrical Engineers
- Technical surveys
- Some roof work
Expected Qualifications
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Electrical Qualifications not required as long as relevant experience
Desirable Qualifications
- Demonstrable on site electrical experience
- Prior experience in solar PV installations
- Experience on site
Required Skills
- Knowledge of electrical systems
- Design skills and understanding
- Good attention to detail
- Analytical thinking skills
- Ability to work well with others
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Please do not be put off applying if you don't have all the skills listed, solar PV is an evolving sector and we want to attract passionate, motivated individuals who want to enjoy a successful career and live in Cornwall.
About Harvest Renewables Cornwall
Harvest Renewables Cornwall is an award-winning Cornish company founded in 2011. It has since become one of Cornwall's leading solar PV, air source heat pump, underfloor heating and ground source heat pump specialists. With growing demand for renewable energy, we need highly motivated, passionate people to join our team.
If interested, please send a CV and a cover letter to jonathan@harvestcornwall.com
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Commission pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cornwall: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Electrical: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Solar PV Installer - Newquay
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
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.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Solar PV Installer roles across Harvest Renewables Cornwall Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,000 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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