Practical Site Operative / Solar PV Installation Support

Valoris Group • Full-time • Reading • 2d ago

Job Title: Practical Site Operative / Solar PV Installation Support

Location: Reading and surrounding areas
Salary: £25,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on, practical and reliable individual to join a growing solar PV installation company based around Reading and the surrounding areas.

This role would suit someone with a strong background in practical site work, general labouring, handyman duties, roofing support, groundworks, cable pulling, trenching, or general installation support. You do not need to be a qualified electrician, but you must be confident using tools, solving practical problems, working on site, and supporting installation teams to deliver high-quality work.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, physically fit, good with customers, and able to think on their feet. Experience within solar PV, roofing, construction, or electrical installation support would be highly beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

Support Solar PV installation teams on projects across Reading and surrounding areas
Assist with general site preparation and practical installation tasks
Carry out cable pulling, containment support, trenching, and groundworks where required
Support roofing teams with solar panel installation preparation
Assist with moving materials, tools, and equipment safely on site
Complete practical handyman-style tasks across installation projects
Help maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment
Work closely with electricians, roofers, and senior installers
Communicate professionally with customers, colleagues, and site teams
Identify practical issues on site and help find workable solutions
Follow health and safety procedures at all times

Requirements

Strong practical background, ideally within construction, roofing, handyman work, groundworks, solar, electrical support, or general site work
Confident using hand tools and power tools
Good problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude
Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors
Strong communication skills and a professional approach with customers
Willingness to learn and support different areas of the installation process
Ability to work well as part of a team
Full UK driving licence preferred
Solar PV, roofing, trenching, or cable pulling experience would be highly advantageous
Own transport and full license

Desirable Experience

Solar PV installation support
Roofing or working at height experience
Trenching and groundwork support
Cable pulling or basic electrical support
General handyman or maintenance background
Construction site experience
Working with domestic customers

Package

£25,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience
Permanent, full-time position
Opportunity to join a growing renewable energy company
Training and development within the solar PV sector
Varied, hands-on role with long-term progression opportunities
Supportive team environment

Ideal Candidate

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work and takes pride in getting the job done properly. You may have worked as a handyman, labourer, roofer's mate, installer, groundworker, maintenance operative, or general site operative and are now looking to move into the renewable energy sector.

You must be reliable, practical, confident on site, and able to support solar PV installations with a positive and problem-solving mindset.

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