Solar Installer Team Leader
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 25 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 25 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Centreco |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | Birmingham |
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About us!
We are Centreco – The largest commercial and industrial rooftop solar installer in the UK.
Centreco is a trusted UK provider of solar and renewable energy solutions, helping businesses reduce energy costs, lower carbon emissions, and become more resilient.
Solar Installations Team Leader – Tier 3
Core purpose of role:
Lead Solar PV installation teams, manage site safety and quality assurance, liaise with clients and Operations and ensure project delivery.
Experience Requirement:
• Extensive experience across various solar PV systems installations.
• Demonstrated ability to install independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be a driver with own vehicle.
• Confident working at height.
• Flexible working nationally with regular overnight stays based on projects circa 4 nights a week (expensed).
Technical Skills & Competencies:
• Competent in panel layout and string design interpretation.
• Confident in installing solar panels independently.
• Ability to read technical drawings, roof plans and cable routing diagrams.
• Understanding of mounting kit types (flat roof, trapezoidal steel, pitched roof systems)
• Able to square roofs, locate inverters and plan DC cable routes.
• Skilled in fault finding, including:
o Identifying dead strings.
o Diagnosing stringing issues.
o Understanding root causes of DC underperformance.
• Competent in MC4 crimping and DC cable termination.
• Skilled in multimeter use for DC string testing.
• Understanding of fire safety requirements for solar PV.
Mandatory Training & Certifications
• IPAF.
• CSCS + Working at Height.
• Manual Handling.
• Asbestos Awareness.
• Harness Training.
• First Aid (as required).
• Completion of all Elevate Tier 1 modules & competency sign-off.
Pre-requisites:
• Must meet all Tier 2 competencies.
• Strong safety record and consistent installation quality.
• Demonstrated leadership capability.
Leadership & Management Competencies:
• Ability to delegate tasks effectively based on capability.
• Ability to coach and develop Tier 1 and Tier 2 installers.
• Conduct toolbox talks (contractor-only and client-facing).
• Skilled in conflict resolution and managing on-site pressures.
• Ability to enforce safety requirements professionally.
Technical & Operational Competencies:
• Strong understanding of AC/DC methodology to support electricians and coordinate tasks.
• Ability to adjust panel layouts and string designs on site.
• Working knowledge of SolarEdge or similar systems for layout/string design modifications.
• Competent in reviewing as-built drawings to confirm installation accuracy.
• Ability to ensure all commissioning documentation, photos and evidence are captured.
• Proficient in conducting QA checks, snagging review and final sign-off.
• Ability to create or modify site-level RAMS when unexpected variations occur.
Safety & Compliance Responsibilities:
• Ensure full compliance with CPP/RAMS and all safety controls.
• Conduct safety briefings and toolbox talks.
• Ability to stop the job and manage escalations.
• Lead incident reporting and near-miss documentation.
IT & Reporting Competencies:
Capable of completing:
• Daily site reports.
• Weekly progress reports.
• Digital uploads of forms, photos and as-built documentation.
• Responsible for company vehicle compliance.
• Competent using digital tools (laptop, cloud forms, Microsoft office)
Client & Operations Communication
Provide daily client updates on:
• Progress
• Variations
• Delivery updates
• Site issues
• Liaise with Operations Manager regarding materials, layout changes and safety concerns
• Professionally represents business.
We are Centreco – The largest commercial and industrial rooftop solar installer in the UK.
Centreco is a trusted UK provider of solar and renewable energy solutions, helping businesses reduce energy costs, lower carbon emissions, and become more resilient.
Solar Installations Team Leader – Tier 3
Core purpose of role:
Lead Solar PV installation teams, manage site safety and quality assurance, liaise with clients and Operations and ensure project delivery.
Experience Requirement:
• Extensive experience across various solar PV systems installations.
• Demonstrated ability to install independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be a driver with own vehicle.
• Confident working at height.
• Flexible working nationally with regular overnight stays based on projects circa 4 nights a week (expensed).
Technical Skills & Competencies:
• Competent in panel layout and string design interpretation.
• Confident in installing solar panels independently.
• Ability to read technical drawings, roof plans and cable routing diagrams.
• Understanding of mounting kit types (flat roof, trapezoidal steel, pitched roof systems)
• Able to square roofs, locate inverters and plan DC cable routes.
• Skilled in fault finding, including:
o Identifying dead strings.
o Diagnosing stringing issues.
o Understanding root causes of DC underperformance.
• Competent in MC4 crimping and DC cable termination.
• Skilled in multimeter use for DC string testing.
• Understanding of fire safety requirements for solar PV.
Mandatory Training & Certifications
• IPAF.
• CSCS + Working at Height.
• Manual Handling.
• Asbestos Awareness.
• Harness Training.
• First Aid (as required).
• Completion of all Elevate Tier 1 modules & competency sign-off.
Pre-requisites:
• Must meet all Tier 2 competencies.
• Strong safety record and consistent installation quality.
• Demonstrated leadership capability.
Leadership & Management Competencies:
• Ability to delegate tasks effectively based on capability.
• Ability to coach and develop Tier 1 and Tier 2 installers.
• Conduct toolbox talks (contractor-only and client-facing).
• Skilled in conflict resolution and managing on-site pressures.
• Ability to enforce safety requirements professionally.
Technical & Operational Competencies:
• Strong understanding of AC/DC methodology to support electricians and coordinate tasks.
• Ability to adjust panel layouts and string designs on site.
• Working knowledge of SolarEdge or similar systems for layout/string design modifications.
• Competent in reviewing as-built drawings to confirm installation accuracy.
• Ability to ensure all commissioning documentation, photos and evidence are captured.
• Proficient in conducting QA checks, snagging review and final sign-off.
• Ability to create or modify site-level RAMS when unexpected variations occur.
Safety & Compliance Responsibilities:
• Ensure full compliance with CPP/RAMS and all safety controls.
• Conduct safety briefings and toolbox talks.
• Ability to stop the job and manage escalations.
• Lead incident reporting and near-miss documentation.
IT & Reporting Competencies:
Capable of completing:
• Daily site reports.
• Weekly progress reports.
• Digital uploads of forms, photos and as-built documentation.
• Responsible for company vehicle compliance.
• Competent using digital tools (laptop, cloud forms, Microsoft office)
Client & Operations Communication
Provide daily client updates on:
• Progress
• Variations
• Delivery updates
• Site issues
• Liaise with Operations Manager regarding materials, layout changes and safety concerns
• Professionally represents business.