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Posted 30 July, 2026

Lead Solar Installer - UK

Winsearch
Leicester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Lead Solar Installer - Midlands (Travel Across England & Wales) - Competitive Salary + Vehicle + Benefits Do you hold a Level 3 NVQ in Electrical Installation or an equivalent electrotechnical qualification? Do you have current 18th Edition (BS7671) certification? Do you have hands-on experience installing Solar PV systems across a variety of roof types? Do you hold a full UK driving licence and are you happy to travel across England and Wales? If the answers are yes, we are hiring for a Lead Solar Installer on behalf of a growing renewable energy contractor delivering Solar PV, Battery Storage and Heat Pump projects across the UK. WHAT YOU NEED Level 3 NVQ in Electrical Installation or equivalent essential 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification essential Experience leading or supervising installation teams within Solar PV, renewable energy or electrical projects Strong knowledge of Solar PV installation methods, system components and performance Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, roof layouts and installation specifications Confident using power tools and hand tools safely and effectively Good understanding of UK electrical regulations and safe working practices Strong problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate with customers, suppliers and project stakeholders Comfortable working at height and in varying weather conditions Full UK driving licence Level 3 Solar PV qualification (City & Guilds 2922 or equivalent) desirable Previous experience as a Senior or Lead Solar Installer highly desirable What You Get In Return Competitive salary fully dependent upon experience Company vehicle Ongoing training and development Opportunity to work on a variety of renewable energy projects Career progression within a growing business Travel and project variety across England and Wales The Nice To Haves... Solar PV installation qualification Battery storage installation experience Heat pump installation exposure Renewable energy sector background Experience commissioning solar systems Team mentoring or training experience Day To Day... Lead installation crews on residential and commercial Solar PV projects Plan and organise daily installation activities Install solar panels, mounting systems and associated electrical components Carry out commissioning activities and quality checks Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations and industry standards Identify and resolve on-site technical issues Liaise with project managers, suppliers and customers throughout project delivery Provide guidance, support and training to installation team members Complete installation reports and system handover documentation Travel to project sites across England and Wales as required INDWIN Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you! The UK has now left the European Union. Any EU, EEA or Swiss citizens living in the UK that wish to remain in the UK post Brexit need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Although the closing date for applications was 30th Jun 2021, if you have not yet applied but believe that you would qualify under the EU Settlement Scheme, the Home Office have confirmed that they will consider late applications. For further information please see (url removed) /> Many Thanks